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Boe Chapel vigil on Sept. 12.

St. Olaf community gathers to remember Matthew Lee ’27 at Boe Chapel vigil

Maya Betti, Executive Editor September 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, members of the St. Olaf community gathered the evening of Sept. 12 in Boe Chapel to remember Matthew Lee ’27, who was fatally shot earlier that morning in South St. Paul. Lee was...

St. Olaf joins national higher ed leaders in pushback against government overreach College signs national letter defending academic freedom amid rising political pressure

St. Olaf joins national higher ed leaders in pushback against government overreach College signs national letter defending academic freedom amid rising political pressure

Maya Betti, News Editor April 30, 2025

St. Olaf joined more than 500 colleges and universities across the country in signing a national letter opposing what it calls “unprecedented” government overreach into higher education. The letter,...

Institute for Freedom and Community hosts “The Challenge of Police Reform” talk

Institute for Freedom and Community hosts “The Challenge of Police Reform” talk

Norah Langager, Contributing Writer April 23, 2025

On April 14, the Institute for Freedom and Community (IFC) hosted two guest speakers: Jake Monaghan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California and Michelle Phelps, Professor...

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...

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