Government

Ella Pecor '27 is an Environmental Studies and Political Science double major, with minors in African Studies and Outdoor Leadership. 

Ila Musclow is a member of the Class of 2028 at St. Lawrence University. She is pursuing a major in Estudios Hispánicos and Political Science with a focus on international relations. Ila is also a member of the swim team. Since Middle School, Ila has had a strong interest in law, geography, and international policy. Ila continues to learn geography and stays up to date on international politics, yet she has had minimal experience in the legal field.

My name is Logan Drino and I am a senior at St. Lawrence. I am majoring in Political Science and minoring in History. However, I first entered SLU as a biology major on a pre-med track with hope of becoming a physical therapist. But after a poor first semester, I decided that physical therapy is something I did not want to pursue. Instead I took the spring semester of my freshman year to figure out what I want to do. Eventually, I found a high interest in political science and history, even more so with the law. So, I started my journey down a path towards law school.

Charlie White '28 is from Fort Worth, Texas. Majoring in Philosophy and Political Science, he is interested in the philosophical justification for prominent political theories and ideologies. Charlie conducted a research fellowship with Dr. Richard Lauer examining the critiques of John Rawls's liberalism, ultimately writing about the charges of moral relativism levied against a prominent critic, Alasdair MacIntyre. With this experience, Charlie hopes to pursue and SYE honors thesis for his philosophy major and later attend law school.

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Mariam Dodd has been spinning stories before she could even speak. A passionate believer that the fairytales we were raised with shape the world around us, Mariam has dedicated her writing career to analyzing how folklore forms the backbone of the cultures around us, from the marble temples of Ancient Greece to the coal-stained aftermath of modern Appalachia. Academically, this passion has led her to double-majoring in Creative Writing and Political Science in St.

Vivvy Davis '27 is a double major in Psychology and Political Science. She is passionate about using qualitative research to better understand human experiences and promote psychological well-being. As an avid exerciser, she pursued her interest in sport psychology through her summer research fellowship. The experience she gained conducting one-on-one interviews for this project will support her goal of becoming a licensed mental health counselor.

My name is Evan Widrick, and I am a member of the Class of 2027 at St. Lawrence University. I am from Adams, New York, and graduated from South Jefferson High School, where I was a member of the National Honor Society. At St. Lawrence, I play on the Men’s Soccer team and am majoring in Government, with plans to attend law school after graduation.

I’m a senior from Larchmont, New York, double-majoring in Political Science and Communications. On campus, I’m a member of Tri Delta and serve as an Andrew Goodman Foundation Ambassador, where I work to promote civic engagement among students.

Aiden Sax, Class of 2026, is a senior at St. Lawrence University, double-majoring in political science and biology. Over the past year, he has become deeply invested in public service. He has held the position of congressional intern in the office of Representative Joseph Morelle, gaining experience in the legislative process. Additionally, he has worked for the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, studying Western Hemisphere defense.

I was born and raised in Yerevan, Armenia. After graduating from UWC Dilijan, I continued my education at St. Lawrence University, where I am majoring in Psychology and Political Science with a minor in Spanish. At St. Lawrence, I have also pursued international opportunities, including a study abroad program in Europe, which broadened my perspective on cultural diversity and global education.

Finn Murphy is a junior student-athlete at St. Lawrence University with a double major in political science and business with a minor in sports studies and exercise science while being a member of the football team. Along with his academics and athletes he works as the creative brand strategist for the SLU Women’s Hockey Team and a content creator, marketer, and social media manager for Saints Athletics.

Alexandra is a rising senior at St. Lawrence University, where she is double majoring in Political Science (with a concentration in International Relations) and History, with a minor in European Studies. My research examines how war and conflict affect women’s lived experiences, with particular attention to the negotiation, recognition, and denial of reproductive rights in conflict settings. I aspire to pursue a career in which I support and amplify minority voices globally, with the aim of advancing justice and contributing to sustainable peace.

My name is Sophye Davey, and I am from Darien, Connecticut. I am pursuing a double major in history and political science with a strong interest in historical preservation and using digitization to make history more accessible. My local history has shaped my sense of identity, and I am committed to helping others connect with their own communities' pasts in meaningful ways.

I am now a graduate of St. Lawrence University with a double major in Political Science and History, with a minor in Spanish. During my time at SLU, I have had the opportunity to experience the unique aspects that make our community so special.

Sha'Neise Frazier '27

Sha'Neise is majoring in political science and philosophy and has a strong interest in social justice and political theory. She frequently reads books and ingests media that discuss intersectionality, poverty, and other systems of oppression. This is part of the reason why she chose to research affordable housing and its intersectional disparities.  

Alissa Lapentti is an Economics and Political Science major with a Statistics minor, graduating in 2027. Her Ecuadorian and European background, along with six years living in Kenya and Tanzania, sparked her passion for sustainability, development, and international policy.

Emma Cross is a member of the Class of 2026, majoring in Government and Psychology with a minor in Gender Studies. Her academic work, combined with hands-on leadership experience, has deepened her commitment to feminist political theory and its relevance to contemporary global politics. This fellowship opportunity will serve as the foundation for her Honors Thesis in Political Science, where her analysis of nationalism will extend to its political manifestations in the United States.

My name is Ralfs, and I am Latvian. I grew up between a small town and the countryside before moving to Japan to attend UWC ISAK. Now I attend St. Lawrence, and I am majoring in Philosophy, Political Science, and History. My main academic field of interest is political theory.

Alex Ferguson '26 is a Government and Performing Arts major from Guilford, Connecticut. He enjoys being an active part of the St. Lawrence Community. He serves on the executive boards of the SLU Democrats, the Performing Arts Collective, PPGA, and Advocates. He also serves as the Elections Chair for THELMO. As an Andrew Goodman Foundation Ambassador, Alex promotes civic engagement at SLU by helping other students register to vote and request absentee ballots. In his free time he plays the cello in the SLU String Orchestra and is involved in University Theatre as an actor and stage manager.

 Nicole is graduating with the class of 2025, majoring in Political Science and English. She is minoring in Gender & Sexuality studies, which constitutes the primary frameworks she employs in her academic writing and thinking. She is interested in using critical theory to understand how power shapes normative ways of thinking and knowing, literature, and politics.

Benjamin Roach '25 is from West Hartford, CT where he graduated from Conard High School in 2021. He is majoring in Government with a hopeful minor in Canadian Studies. He is hoping for a career in some aspect of public service following his graduation in May 2025. During his time at SLU, Ben has been a four year member of the Men's Cross Country and Track and Field teams. He plays violin in the university Orchestra since his second semester of his first year, and has been part of the SLU student Government (Thelmo) for several semesters.

I am an aspiring international leader who hopes to change the world through diplomacy and justice. I am a Critical Language Scholar specializing in Arabic, and I plan on studying in Africa, the Middle East, and around the world to help myself grow and improve at interacting with other cultures and people so I can be better prepared to help those worldwide. I plan on serving in the Peace Corps after I graduate from university, and then I anticipate attending graduate school at Sciences Po in France to study political science. I then hope to enter the State Department and begin my career.

I graduated this past spring (2024) with a major in government and a minor in sports studies and exercise science. During my time at St. Lawrence, I was also part of the baseball team for four years and served as a captain. My experiences at SLU helped me grow and mature into who I am today. 

Zach Jaworski '24 is a Government major with minors in German Studies and Performance and Communication Arts. Zach interned with North Country Public Radio, where he produced democracy-related audio features, voter and election trends data reports and the impacts of local government policies. Zach is graduating in December 2024, and in his final semester he is looking to use the skills he learned at NCPR in his capacity as Editor-in-Chief of The Hill News, St. Lawrence's student newspaper. He will also continue to cover democracy for NCPR through the 2024 general elections.

My name is Eoin Morrissey. I am a Junior at St. Lawrence University and a member of the Baseball team. I live in Concord, MA at a boarding school called Middlesex School. I am pursuing a degree in Political Science and Business and I am looking to pursue a career in Sports Business and Operations.