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Reasons why I love podcasts and so should you

Kate Linggi, A&E Editor November 20, 2024

Within the world of music streaming, there is an entirely different realm for your ears to explore — podcasts. Although initially making their way into the mainstream in the early 2010s, podcasts have...

Cats or men? Which one would you choose?

Cats or men? Which one would you choose?

Anonymous, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

So, here’s the thing I’ve recently realized: I have a type. Which, honestly, is a weird thing to admit because I never thought I had one. I mean, people usually have types, right? Some like their partners...

Mr. Burns: St. Olaf Theater’s post-electric production

Mr. Burns: St. Olaf Theater’s post-electric production

Lucy Call, Copy Editor November 20, 2024

The St. Olaf Theater Department staged “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn this fall from Nov. 14 to 17 in Haugen Theater as part of their annual season of four productions. What separates...

Visualizing Palestine film festival celebrates Palestinian art and culture

Juliet Stouffer, A&E Correspondant November 20, 2024

This weekend I was fortunate enough to be able to attend two out of the four screenings of the Visualizing Palestine Film Festival. I attended the opening night of the event, which was beautifully put...

StoReview: “Chromakopia” is Tyler, the Creator’s most polished album yet

Kate Linggi, A&E Editor November 13, 2024

Artist and rapper Tyler, the Creator released his first solo project “Bastard” in 2009, but it wasn’t until 2017 when he gained traction in the mainstream media with “Flower Boy”. Before, Tyler...

Meet St. Olaf’s women-led a capella group, Agnes A Cappella

Ava Spohn, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

Agnes A Cappella swept the audience off their feet with an exhilarating performance on Nov. 10 in the Pause, featuring a plethora of tunes ranging in tone from Adele to Chappell Roan. Composed of upperclassmen...

Juliet’s jolly media recommendations for the perfect winter wonderland

Juliet Stouffer, A&E Correspondant November 13, 2024

With the weather getting colder it seems that winter is upon us, and with the cold weather comes a million things to christen in the season. To help create the perfect winter wonderland this season, here...

A PSA to all student DJs: Let’s stop with the EDM

Kenzie Nguyen, Executive Editor November 13, 2024

What’s great about going out? Mingling, singing, and dancing. Just being able to let loose and have some fun. You know what’s not fun? Hearing the same techno beat for 20 minutes straight. Okay, it...

The debate is over: The weekend after Halloween takes the cake

Kim Tran, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

The horrors and highs of Halloweekends have officially come to an end. There have been loads of excitement centered around these past two weeks, and for good reason too. It was a delight to take part in...

The importance of multiculturalism: Karibu stuns in African Caribbean Night 2024

The importance of multiculturalism: Karibu stuns in African Caribbean Night 2024

Malikiah Guillory, A&E Editor November 13, 2024

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Karibu and the East African Student Association graced the St. Olaf community with beautiful performances as a part of their annual event, “African Caribbean Night: Our Royal Coronation”...

Let’s leave the term “situationship” in 2024

Let’s leave the term “situationship” in 2024

Anonymous November 13, 2024

I HATE THE TERM SITUATIONSHIP! As a victim of many unlabeled, emotionally taxing relationships, I consider myself incredibly qualified to speak on the term "situationship", and its horrifying effects on...

Ole Alum Highlight: Shelby Reddig ’17 & Ryan Shipley ’05

Ellie Burns, Contributing Writer November 6, 2024

Later this week, the Children’s Theatre Company of St. Paul will begin its twelfth run of “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The wildly successful production features a host of talented...

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