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St. Olaf Women’s Soccer continues their win streak

St. Olaf Women’s Soccer continues their win streak

Kim Tran, Staff Writer October 8, 2025

St. Olaf Women’s Soccer has started off their season strong. They are currently at 10-1-1 (wins-losses-ties) and are on a winning streak of five. Recently, the women’s soccer team defeated Gustavus...

Club Sports Highlight: Climbing Club

Club Sports Highlight: Climbing Club

Katherine Stoneman, Sports Writer October 8, 2025

When you walk into Skoglund and see the tall rock climbing wall, it might seem a little intimidating, especially if you are not a seasoned climber. Luckily there is a Climbing Club here on campus that...

Ultimate frisbee returns to St. Olaf in Exit 69 Tournament

Ultimate frisbee returns to St. Olaf in Exit 69 Tournament

Evan Atchison, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

Disc throwers and chasers took over St. Olaf’s green spaces on Sept. 26 and 27 as ultimate frisbee teams from all over Minnesota were in Northfield for the annual “Exit 69 Tournament.” Hosted by...

Ole Athlete Spotlight: Josh Kerber ’28

Ole Athlete Spotlight: Josh Kerber ’28

Olivia Amschler, Contributing Writer October 8, 2025

What position do you play? How long have you played football?  I’m a linebacker, which is a defensive position, as well as a starter — so that means I play a lot. I’ve also been voted...

St. Olaf Volleyball upsets number-one-ranked UW-Whitewater

St. Olaf Volleyball upsets number-one-ranked UW-Whitewater

Katherine Stoneman, Sports Writer October 1, 2025

During the Carleton-St. Olaf Invitational on Sept. 19-20, St. Olaf Volleyball had a clean sweep, winning all three games. The last game of the weekend was against the number-one ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater,...

Maren Miller ’27 Volleyball

Maren Miller ’27 Volleyball

Katherine Stoneman, Sports Writer October 1, 2025

How long have you been playing volleyball? What got you started playing? I started playing volleyball in 7th grade. My mom encouraged me to attend a summer volleyball camp, and I immediately fell...

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country: Starting the season off strong

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country: Starting the season off strong

Isabelle Hicks and Kim Tran October 1, 2025

On the morning of Sept. 20, the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams hosted the St. Olaf Invitational.  The women's team started their season off strong by placing third behind University of Wisconsin...

What did Ole athletes do this summer?

What did Ole athletes do this summer?

Norah Langager, Contributing Writer October 1, 2025

Many St. Olaf student-athletes spent their summer building career experience while contributing to their communities. Roxanne Rundle ’27, a member of the women’s soccer team, worked at Ciel of Cedar...

Get to know Connor Kern, Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Compliance

Get to know Connor Kern, Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Compliance

Evan Atchison, Sports Editor October 1, 2025

St. Olaf Athletics recently hired Connor Kern as Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Compliance. Kern joins the athletic department with Kelly Mahlum, who, after serving as the 2024-2025 Interim...

St. Olaf Volleyball in the early season

St. Olaf Volleyball in the early season

Katherine Stoneman, Sports Writer September 24, 2025

St. Olaf Volleyball has had a tournament-heavy start to the season, travelling all around to test themselves against non-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) competition. Starting in August,...

Men’s Soccer fights its way back into national rankings

Men’s Soccer fights its way back into national rankings

Kim Tran, Staff Writer September 24, 2025

St. Olaf Men’s Soccer started the 2025 season off unranked after their talented history in the last two seasons. In 2024, they reached the second round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...

Women’s Soccer has a hot start to the season

Women’s Soccer has a hot start to the season

Lydia Simon, Contributing Writer September 24, 2025

The St. Olaf Women’s Soccer team has been on a roll since they stepped onto the field in early August. After seven games played, their record currently stands at 5-1-1, with their only loss being against...

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