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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...

Honoring the dead: Internet trends

Juliet Stouffer, A&E Correspondent April 23, 2025

When I think of trends that have come and gone — including the ones that are now stuck in the trend graveyard — I grow sad. So many had real potential. But there’s one trend I always come back to—the...

Cows, comments, and confessions

Cows, comments, and confessions

Anonymous, Contributing Writer April 23, 2025

Dear girl that I stole a burrito from,  I would like to formally apologize for stealing your bacon burrito a few weeks ago from the Cage. It was 100% not intentional.  Picture this: I order a burrito,...

World Courts in Europe January Term program no longer being offered

Riley Peterson, Senior Reporter April 23, 2025

The World Courts in Europe study abroad program will not be offered in Jan. 2026 or for the foreseeable future, per an email sent by Associate Director of the Piper Center Leslie Moore to students who...

Northfield water deemed safe for the public after MDH study found elevated levels of manganese

Maya Betti, News Editor April 23, 2025

In an email to the student body on April 23, Director of Facilities Kevin Larson acknowledged a 2019 Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) study that found elevated levels of manganese in Northfield's municipal...

What’s with the ducks?

Kathryn Looney, Opinions Editor April 23, 2025

St. Olaf celebrated its second annual Duck Day, sponsored by Residence Life on April 15. As it is a relatively new tradition on the Hill, you might be asking yourself, “What’s up with the ducks?” Duck...

Anti-Imperialism Reading Club invites reading and discussion of Marxist texts

Kate Linggi, A&E Editor April 23, 2025

On nearly every campus bulletin board lately, a certain poster seems to stand out from the rest. A plain, white paper will present a striking message, in simple, boldfaced text, with little to no visuals....

Student senate passes proposal for new campus swing set

Ryan Brentner, SGA Correspondent April 23, 2025

The Student Senate approved a proposal for $26,000 to install a swing set on campus on April 8. The swing set will have two seats and will be located at one of two locations — either outside of CAD or...

Cows, comments, and confessions

Cows, comments, and confessions

Anonymous, Contributing Writer March 26, 2025

Joining a club can be a little intimidating when you go to the table to sign up and see that the exec board is a friend group who hangs out together 24/7. It feels like it would be awkward if you joined...

Alani Nu vs. BUBBL'R

Alani Nu vs. BUBBL’R

Kim Tran and Brooke Ellis March 26, 2025

BUBBL’R is BUBB’est By Kim Tran BUBBL’R was originally introduced to the world in 2017 as a sub-brand of Klarbrunn, a Wisconsin-based beverage company. It rapidly gained popularity in the Midwest,...

Student Government Association transitions website platform in accordance with Anti-Apartheid Resolution

Ryan Brentner, SGA Correspondent March 26, 2025

Last semester, St. Olaf’s Student Government Association (SGA) passed an Anti-Apartheid Resolution to “formally acknowledge and condemn apartheid and pledge solidarity with all individuals, particularly...

Staff and Faculty Well-Being Committee hosts April Walking Challenge

Riley Peterson, Senior Reporter March 26, 2025

The Staff and Faculty Well-Being Committee is hosting its second annual April Walking Challenge with the goal of reaching 28 million collective steps amongst all participating staff and faculty. The challenge...

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