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President’s Leadership Team hosts talk about St. Olaf’s response to policy changes

President’s Leadership Team hosts talk about St. Olaf’s response to policy changes

Ashlyn Wuench, Executive Editor March 26, 2025

On March 19, the St. Olaf President’s Leadership Team hosted a talk surrounding St. Olaf and recent federal policy changes. Vice President for Student Life Hassel A. Morrison, Vice President and General...

Global Impact Board seeks to support women through International Women’s Day event

Global Impact Board seeks to support women through International Women’s Day event

Kathryn Looney, Opinions Editor March 19, 2025

Take a seat in the semi-circle and make yourself comfortable. Relax and enjoy the Spanish acoustics playing and the quiet chatter of those around you in this warm space; this space, carved out just for...

VP For Community and Belonging highlights resources for undocumented immigrants

Ashlyn Wuench, Executive Editor March 12, 2025

In an interview with The Olaf Messenger, Vice President for Community and Belonging Eduardo Pazos Palma offered further insight into the issue of immigration rights in light of President Trump’s recent...

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel meets with students at SGA event

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel meets with students at SGA event

Mexica Greco, Visual Director March 12, 2025

On March 6, SGA’s Local Impact Board hosted Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel to discuss her plans for the city with students. Zweifel, a prominent Northfield figure, was elected to office this past...

TEDx event challenges perceptions

TEDx event challenges perceptions

By Kathryn Looney, Opinions Editor March 12, 2025

On Sat. March 8, St. Olaf hosted a TEDx event in the Pause, where six separate speakers shared talks relating to the overarching theme of “Perception.” All speeches, three given by St. Olaf students...

Anton Armstrong '78 lifts up the voices of the choir and community

Anton Armstrong ’78 lifts up the voices of the choir and community

Kathryn Looney, Opinions Editor March 5, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 28, conductor of the St. Olaf Choir Anton Armstrong ’78 gave a talk answering the question “150 Years: How Far Have We Come?” and touched on themes of servitude, community, and...

Northfield explores Lyft as answer to transportation issues

Northfield explores Lyft as answer to transportation issues

Maya Betti, News Editor December 4, 2024

For many St. Olaf students, the challenge of finding reliable transportation in Northfield is a daily struggle. From costly rideshare options to limited public transit, getting to essential destinations...

SGA passes Anti-Apartheid Resolution amidst institutional silence

SGA passes Anti-Apartheid Resolution amidst institutional silence

Kenzie Nguyen, Executive Editor November 20, 2024

In a Nov. 6 email to the St. Olaf community, the Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Team released an Anti-Apartheid Resolution stating the student government’s stance with survivors of apartheid...

Oles decompress after 2024 presidential election

Oles decompress after 2024 presidential election

Norah Langager, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

An election is a tumultuous time for many, especially for students on a college campus as politically active as St. Olaf. The emotions felt on campus fluctuated greatly during election week from excitement...

Election results from races on the Northfield ballot

Election results from races on the Northfield ballot

Madeline Altman, News Editor November 6, 2024

With the 2024 presidential election coming to a close, state and local election results have been trickling in. For Northfield voters, results have come in as of Nov. 6. Below are the recorded election...

St. Olaf students win the 2022 Minnesota Democracy Cup

St. Olaf students win the 2022 Minnesota Democracy Cup

Kenzie Nguyen, Executive Editor October 28, 2024

St. Olaf College won the 2022 Minnesota Democracy Cup in the private colleges category with a record voter turnout of 67.6 percent — the highest overall in the entire competition. The University of Minnesota...

New financial aid commitment created to support Indigenous students

New financial aid commitment created to support Indigenous students

Kenzie Nguyen, Executive Editor October 23, 2024

In an Oct.14 Indigenous People’s Day email to the college community, The President’s Office announced a new financial aid commitment to Indigenous American students. The new Indigenous Student Affordability...

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