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Take a break at Cottage Tearoom & Fare

Maya Betti, News Editor April 23, 2025

Nestled in Bridge Square, right before the River Walk, sits a soft green storefront adorned with painted hummingbirds and blooming florals. From the outside, Cottage Tearoom & Fare looks almost as...

Winter vs. Summer

Winter vs. Summer

Ryan Brentner and Kathryn Looney April 23, 2025

Winter — The only season that comes without bugs By Ryan Brentner When I put together a list of all the things I love in life — sleeping, family, hot drinks, holidays, cookies, and so much more...

Letter to the Editor: Entertainment off campus, the case for the St. Patrick’s Day darty

Ainsley Schafer, Contributing Writer March 26, 2025

To darty or not to darty, that is the question.  St. Patrick’s day serves as an excuse for young people across the country to party, socialize, and of course, wear green. Here at St. Olaf, flocks...

Less waste is the way to go

Lizzie Elsenpeter, Contributing Writer March 26, 2025

We’ve had a very interesting year of weather patterns and events in Minnesota, ranging from blizzards in March to almost no snow over the whole month of January, despite having sub-zero temperatures....

Ways to move through the world: Ranked

Kate Linggi, A&E Editor March 26, 2025

With spring break on the horizon, many of us are preparing to embark on some sort of travel — whether that be by car, plane, or even train. As someone who has experienced just about every form of transportation,...

The perks of being a wallflower… and a reader

The perks of being a wallflower… and a reader

Lucy Call, Copy Editor March 26, 2025

In honor of March being National Reading Month, I wanted to share a quick, easy, and impactful read with you. My favorite book genre is young-adult realistic fiction; though I’ve had many changing favorites...

The undeniable importance of sweet treats during midterms week

The undeniable importance of sweet treats during midterms week

Vera Sablak, Executive Editor March 26, 2025

We’re now officially at that point in the semester. Assignments and inboxes are accumulating faster than I can blink — but my Google Calendar is already etched into the backs of my eyelids. As demanding...

Bring back Hilleboe sinks!

Evan Atchison, Sports Writer March 26, 2025

After shutting down during the 2024-25 academic year, Hill-Kitt is back online. Plenty of new additions and renovations will make both dorms — especially Kittelsby, take it from a former resident —...

MLA or death

Maya Betti, News Editor March 19, 2025

As an English and political science double major, I have dabbled in everything from APA to Chicago Manual style, and even on one occasion, Bluebook — which has something to do with legal citations? With...

ISO Tutor for keeping plants alive

ISO Tutor for keeping plants alive

Madeline Altman, News Editor March 19, 2025

Over the past four years, I would have liked nothing more than to be one of those girls whose dorm is home to the coolest collection of beautiful, healthy plants. I have been blessed with roommates who...

Cows, comments, and confessions: I haven’t been inside Old Main in a year-and-a-half, and I don’t feel bad about it

Cows, comments, and confessions: I haven’t been inside Old Main in a year-and-a-half, and I don’t feel bad about it

Evan Atchison, Sports Writer March 19, 2025

I love St. Olaf’s history. From our humble beginnings as a Lutheran seminary established by a Norwegian immigrant to now a four-year liberal arts college featuring distinguished music ensembles and attracting...

Vaseline vs. Aquaphor

Vaseline vs. Aquaphor

Kathryn Looney and Kate Linggi March 19, 2025

Vaseline:  Each morning when I walk out of my dorm, I make sure I have my three essentials for the day: my phone, my ID, and my mini Vaseline Lip Therapy. But those are just the essentials. Additionally,...

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