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Why is St. Olaf still a dry campus?

Riley Peterson, Senior Reporter November 20, 2024

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....

What’s being built in Skoglund?

Maya Betti, News Editor November 13, 2024

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...

What issues on the ballot mattered most to Oles?

Maya Betti, News Editor November 6, 2024

With the recent election being one of the most divisive in political history, the connection between candidates and their policies became uniquely prominent. For many students at St. Olaf, this cycle was...

Why is St. Olaf’s civic engagement so high?

Riley Peterson, Senior Reporter October 23, 2024

The St. Olaf's student body has set high standards for college civic engagement — in both 2020 and 2022, St. Olaf had the highest student voting rate of the more than 500 colleges and universities participating...

Why is St. Olaf’s food ranked so highly?

Kiran Tator, Illustrator October 23, 2024

In an October 2024 post on Instagram, St. Olaf College highlighted its ranking as #16 for best dining. This assessment came from The Princeton Review, a well-known, highly-regarded provider of college...

Did St. Olaf’s admission rate go up?

Norah Langager October 2, 2024

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...

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