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Connecting with our history: St. Olaf baseball during World War II

Abbey Weitzenkamp, News Editor November 5, 2025

David Scheil ’25 has been working for the past two years on a project detailing the lives of St. Olaf baseball team members who fought in World War II. The project titled “The War Years: St. Olaf Baseball...

St. Olaf Women’s Soccer takes third seed after 0-2 loss against St. Catherine University

St. Olaf Women’s Soccer takes third seed after 0-2 loss against St. Catherine University

Kathryn Looney, Opinions Editor November 5, 2025

On Saturday, Nov. 1, the St. Olaf Women’s Soccer team (STOWS) wrapped up its regular season with a 0-2 loss at home against St. Catherine University. This was the second loss of the season for St. Olaf,...

Club Sport Spotlight: Water Polo

Club Sport Spotlight: Water Polo

Norah Langager, Staff Writer November 5, 2025

The St. Olaf Water Polo Club has had a busy fall filled with tournaments. The club is led by President Jackson Hoover ’26, who assists in coaching the Rogue Waves — the team’s official nickname —...

An interview with Solvei Berg-Messerole ’26: a look into the Women’s Hockey season

An interview with Solvei Berg-Messerole ’26: a look into the Women’s Hockey season

Sofie Galvin, Contributing Writer November 5, 2025

Now that fall sports are coming to a close at St. Olaf, it’s time to take a look ahead at winter sports; more specifically, the St. Olaf Women’s Hockey team. Over the past few seasons, the team has...

Ethan Hess ’28 reflects on St. Olaf Football’s win against St. Scholastica

Ethan Hess ’28 reflects on St. Olaf Football’s win against St. Scholastica

Katherine Stoneman, Sports Writer November 5, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 25, the St. Olaf Football team defeated St. Scholastica 44-41 in a tight game at Klein Field.    After trailing by 14 points multiple times during the game, the Oles came...

Ole Athlete Spotlight: Rudy Harold ’28

Ole Athlete Spotlight: Rudy Harold ’28

Jacob Rozell, Visual Director November 5, 2025

For this week’s Ole Athlete Spotlight, I sat down with Rudy Harold ’28, a second-year on the Nordic Ski team. Harold is from St. Paul, Minn.    Q: What’s your favorite cereal in Stav?   A:...

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...

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