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...
On Thursday, Nov. 15, students convened in the King’s Dining Room to listen as members of Professor of Political Science Kris Thalhammer's Courageous Resistance seminar gave a presentation entitled “Housing...
St. Olaf College has remained a “dry” campus — one that prohibits alcohol and other drugs — since its founding, despite the fact that this label puts it among a minority of U.S. college campuses....
Ava Spohn, Contributing Writer
• November 20, 2024
“Visualizing Palestine,” a film festival showcasing Palestinian films, made St. Olaf College home to a vibrant celebration of Palestinian culture and art from Nov. 14 to 16. The three-day event hosted...
Rice County, whose polling results often reflect that of the broader nation, lived up to its reputation as a “bellwether” county in the 2024 presidential race. As the Electoral College map shifted...
The St. Olaf Wellness Center recently debuted a new vending machine. Dedicated to all things wellness — from cough drops and Tylenol to condoms and menstrual products — the machine is located in the...
Joel Tauro, Contributing Writer
• November 13, 2024
After a transformative 14-year tenure as Provost and Dean of the College, Dean Marci Sortor is stepping down to return to her academic roots as a professor of history. Her departure marks the end of an...
In May, 2022, Froggy Bottoms, one of the more popular local eateries and bars in Northfield, shut its doors for good due to an inability to find staff. On Oct. 19, the space had a grand opening on Oct....
Athletes and gym-goers alike have noticed the construction present by the parking lot entrance of Skoglund Athletic Center (Skog), as well as new additions to the athletic training facilities in the wrestling...
On Nov. 3, an email was sent out to the St. Olaf student body that announced the launch of the college’s new strategic plan for 2024-2030, titled “Solution Seekers.” The 24-page plan outlines the...
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...
On the morning of Election Day, students everywhere — from the Quad all the way to Regents — could hear voices echo, “Have you voted today?” These voices came from St. Olaf’s Election Coordinators...
