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St. Olaf Women's Golf at MIAC Golf Championships

St. Olaf competes in Men’s and Women’s MIAC Golf Championships

Evan Atchison, Sports Editor October 15, 2025

St. Olaf Men’s and Women’s Golf ended their fall season in the top 10 of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Golf Championships. The two competitions took place on Sept. 27-29...

“Building Champions”: a discussion with Athletic Director Kelly Mahlum on St. Olaf Athletics’ strategic plan

“Building Champions”: a discussion with Athletic Director Kelly Mahlum on St. Olaf Athletics’ strategic plan

Evan Atchison, Sports Editor October 15, 2025

In early September, St. Olaf student-athletes gathered in the Skoglund Center gymnasium for the 2025-26 athletics kick-off event. There, Athletic Director Kelly Mahlum introduced the term ‘Building Champions...

How freshman athletes find community

How freshman athletes find community

Katherine Stoneman, Sports Writer October 15, 2025

Moving into college as a freshman can be a difficult time for anyone. You are worried about the start of classes, living somewhere new, making new connections, and a million other concerns that pile on...

Kevin Turlington competing at a cross country race

Last time out: senior athletes reflect on their student athlete career

Katherine Stoneman, Sports Writer October 15, 2025

Even though the year has only just begun, some senior athletes have started their final season competing for the St. Olaf athletic community. The realization that their time playing competitive sports...

Women’s Club Soccer keeps fighting

Women’s Club Soccer keeps fighting

Kim Tran, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

There are more than just varsity sports here on the Hill, and Women’s Club Soccer has been killing it so far this season. Their first game against Carleton College across the river ended with a winning...

St. Olaf Men’s Soccer ranks no. 8 nationally after win against Gustavus Adolphus College

St. Olaf Men’s Soccer ranks no. 8 nationally after win against Gustavus Adolphus College

Kathryn Looney, Opinions Editor October 15, 2025

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, St. Olaf Men’s Soccer defeated Gustavus Adolphus College in a 6-1 win on home turf, pushing St. Olaf higher in national and state rankings. This was an important win for the...

Ole Athlete Spotlight: Holly Jelinek ’26

Ole Athlete Spotlight: Holly Jelinek ’26

Kenzie Nguyen, Executive Editor October 15, 2025

Q: How long have you been playing volleyball? What got you started playing? A: I’ve been playing volleyball since I was in fourth grade. I started playing because all of my friends at the time were...

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,...

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