St. Olaf’s campus is bustling this year, with the class of 2028 totaling over 860 first-year students. The busy campus has raised questions, such as: did St. Olaf’s acceptance rate increase in the...
On Sept. 27, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) held a protest during Community Time to voice continued concerns over Palestine, as well as new concerns over the events in Lebanon, Sudan, and the...
Last February, in the wake of dining-related complaints and the possibility of a Bon Appétit-run Pause, student morale surrounding on-campus dining was low. It was during this period that students were...
Move-in day for Kim Tran ’28 was different than most. Instead of the usual buzz of introductions from neighbors and shared smiles over the move-in chaos, Tran and her roommates were met with empty halls...
St. Olaf College opened six new off-campus affiliate and nontraditional on-campus housing options. Many students did not learn about these options until they returned to campus this fall, contributing...
The Code of Student Conduct does not have an official policy on student demonstrations. What is often referred to as the “protest policy” is actually a “Statement on Student Demonstration.” Recent...
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In downtown Northfield sits the charming Petalina, a store opened in 2020 by Dennis and Karen Vinar, selling Scandinavian-style trinkets. The couple announced...
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Student activities are important to the St. Olaf campus community, and Brandon Cash ’16 is one of the crucial people involved in making them happen. Whether...
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Photo caption: St. Olaf Parking Office
Social work, education, and nursing majors are eligible for priority parking, meaning they are first in line...
In April, a Rice County judge dismissed two of the criminal counts charged by the state of Minnesota against former St. Olaf student Waylon Kurts. The judge granted motions by Kurts’ Defense to dismiss...
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Photo caption: SJP members protesting President Susan Rundell Singer's Honors Day Convocation speech
Updated on 05/09/2024
Members of Students...
Photo: Student works in the Student Government Association (SGA) Office located in the Office of Student Activities. Megan Lu/The Olaf Messenger
The Senate officially updated its bylaws to reflect...
