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Student Spotlight: Sean Clements ’22, killusonline, and infectious positivity

Jacob Maranda
May 12, 2022
Santurri’s early removal from Institute leadership raises questions

Santurri’s early removal from Institute leadership raises questions

Jacob Maranda
May 12, 2022
Anna Weimholt/The Olaf Messenger

Cows, Colleges, and Contentment: How St. Olaf and Carleton have collaborated & evolved alongside the city of Northfield

Claire Strother, Jacob Maranda, Simran Kadam, and Ben More
May 12, 2022
Anna Weimholt '22

Spotify Playlist: it’s never been spring in minnesota

Claire Strother and Jacob Maranda
May 9, 2022
Sports are simultaneously the most, and the least, romantic thing in the world

Sports are simultaneously the most, and the least, romantic thing in the world

Jacob Maranda
May 9, 2022
To leave or not to leave? — it just isn't that simple

To leave or not to leave? — it just isn’t that simple

Jacob Maranda
May 9, 2022
Student workers frustrated over pay

Student workers frustrated over pay

Jacob Maranda and Mathilde Hardy
May 9, 2022
College hosts Storbeck Search for on-campus forums as latest step in search for a new president

College hosts Storbeck Search for on-campus forums as latest step in search for a new president

Jacob Maranda
May 9, 2022
St. Olaf Choir members question COVID-19 policy, student safety on Utah trip

St. Olaf Choir members question COVID-19 policy, student safety on Utah trip

Claire Strother and Jacob Maranda
May 9, 2022
Pham, Thiel elected to lead restructured student government association

Pham, Thiel elected to lead restructured student government association

Grace Klinefelter and Jacob Maranda
April 14, 2022
SGA elections point toward a transformative next year for the College

SGA elections point toward a transformative next year for the College

Grace Klinefelter and Jacob Maranda
April 14, 2022

The story of Travis Wall and the St. Olaf men’s soccer team

Jacob Maranda
March 18, 2022
Image courtesy of St. Olaf SGA

SGA announces restructuring

Jacob Maranda
March 17, 2022

Lunar New Year celebration returns to the Pause for a night of joy and reflection

Jacob Maranda
March 11, 2022
Men's hockey lands Cinderella berth in NCAA Tournament

Men’s hockey lands Cinderella berth in NCAA Tournament

Jacob Maranda
March 11, 2022
Students gather in support of Ukraine

Students gather in support of Ukraine

Jacob Maranda
March 11, 2022
BIPOC staff study provides insights into College’s strengths and weaknesses, ongoing recruitment and retention efforts

BIPOC staff study provides insights into College’s strengths and weaknesses, ongoing recruitment and retention efforts

Jacob Maranda
March 11, 2022
Taylor Center looks to restaff after Jessica Cameron's departure

Taylor Center looks to restaff after Jessica Cameron’s departure

Jacob Maranda
March 3, 2022
Illustration by Kenzie Todd

The increasing bureaucracy of St. Olaf

Jacob Maranda
May 13, 2021
Image courtesy of St. Olaf SGA.

Spring 2021 SGA elections see low voter turnout- Nelson, Paredes to serve as President and Vice President; Stich, Tlhwaele, Yassin win respective races

Jacob Maranda
April 22, 2021

Sadness as a virtue: Why we should allow ourselves some melancholy

Jacob Maranda
April 22, 2021

The excellence of Grant Wintheiser’s 2014 cross country season

Jacob Maranda
April 22, 2021

Richard Wright’s ‘Native Son’ represents contrast to pysche of the invisible man

Jacob Maranda
April 15, 2021
Illustration by Sadie Favour

Feedback to campus-wide anti-racism training shows varied levels of support

Jacob Maranda
March 25, 2021
Illustration by Anna Weimholt '22

The work and purpose of BORSC through the words of Coordinator Fricka Lindemann ’22

Jacob Maranda
March 15, 2021
Frustration accumulates as College fails to address pattern of racism on campus

Frustration accumulates as College fails to address pattern of racism on campus

Jacob Maranda
February 25, 2021
Illustration by Aimi Dickel '22

Heartbeat

Jacob Maranda
February 25, 2021
How one decision sealed the fate of the World Series

How one decision sealed the fate of the World Series

Jacob Maranda
November 5, 2020
Madelyn Wood/The Olaf Messenger

Students engage in unprecedented 2020 General Election

Jacob Maranda
November 5, 2020

Steensland Hall to become new home for the Hong Kierkegaard Library

Jacob Maranda
November 5, 2020
Illustration by Sadie Favour '23

Presidential election hangs in balance as Smith, Craig hold onto congressional seats; Draheim, Lippert defeat challengers in Minnesota

Jacob Maranda
November 4, 2020

The Halloweenian

Jacob Maranda
October 29, 2020

College enters yellow coronavirus alert level, signaling heightened campus awareness

Jacob Maranda
October 23, 2020

Fifth Year Emerging Artists: Thomas Hardy ’20 explores a wide range of illustrative work

Jacob Maranda
October 22, 2020
1st ed. Fair use.

Ralph Ellison and the psyche of the invisible man

Jacob Maranda
October 15, 2020
Illustration by Kenzie Todd '22

Why Trump’s use of misinformation is so effective, and so dangerous

Jacob Maranda
October 15, 2020

Org in focus: Karibu

Jacob Maranda
October 8, 2020
Illustration by Aimi Dickel '22

College announces remote Interim, hybrid spring semester

Jacob Maranda
October 7, 2020
Messenger changes name, denounces racist history

Messenger changes name, denounces racist history

Jacob Maranda
October 1, 2020

How Northfield’s businesses have adapted to COVID-19

Jacob Maranda
September 24, 2020
A thermometer provided by the College is held in front of Boe Chapel. Jorie Van Nest/The Olaf Messenger

College begins conducting randomized weekly COVID-19 tests following two rounds of baseline testing

Jacob Maranda
September 14, 2020
Aidan Lloyd '24 speaks at the "7 Feet for 7 Shots" march at Klein Field on Friday, Sept. 4. President David Anderson '74 and Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Bruce King seen sitting in background. Madelyn Wood/The Olaf Messenger

OAI, administration collaborated in planning “7 Feet for 7 Shots” march

Jacob Maranda
September 12, 2020
Fernando Sevilla - St. Olaf Marketing and Communications

Last year’s news recap

Jacob Maranda
August 18, 2020
Danny Harrington/Manitou Messenger

Questions and answers about ICE regulations impact on international students

Jacob Maranda
July 11, 2020

St. Olaf plans financial restructuring amid continued COVID-19 crisis

Jacob Maranda
May 8, 2020

“Twin Peaks,” truly the best TV show of all time

Jacob Maranda
May 4, 2020

Senate approves student survey, rejects mandatory pass/fail resolution

Jacob Maranda
April 24, 2020

St. Olaf students join coronavirus aid initiative

Jacob Maranda
April 24, 2020

Financial compensation

Jacob Maranda
April 9, 2020

Student response

Jacob Maranda
April 9, 2020

Event cancellations and campus changes

Jacob Maranda
April 9, 2020

Extended break, online classes, change to Pass/Fail option

Jacob Maranda
April 9, 2020

Coronavirus Response Team

Jacob Maranda
April 9, 2020
Claire Strother/The Olaf Messenger

St. Olaf’s response to the coronavirus

Jacob Maranda
April 9, 2020
Steven Garcia / Manitou Messenger

Senate approves switch to hiring of Pause Co-Coordinators

Jacob Maranda
March 5, 2020

Lutheran Center, Events Office get new locations

Jacob Maranda
March 5, 2020

Regents approve housing project, GE reform

Jacob Maranda
February 28, 2020

Professors, students remember Doug Schuurman

Jacob Maranda
February 28, 2020
Manitou Messenger / Thomas Hardy

The State of the Union Address: A divisive final send-off from the Trump presidency

Jacob Maranda
February 20, 2020

Jazz I presents intriguing, offbeat performance

Jacob Maranda
December 6, 2019
Claire Strother / Manitou Messenger

New dorm, townhouses to replace honor houses, relocate PDA

Jacob Maranda
December 5, 2019

Finding success in an era of struggle

Jacob Maranda
November 21, 2019
Photo courtesy of St. Olaf Marketing & Communications

Class project tests trayless Stav Hall, provoking backlash

Jacob Maranda
November 21, 2019
Photo Courtesy of St. Olaf Marketing and Communications

St. Olaf’s efforts to increase retention

Jacob Maranda
November 14, 2019
Photo by Avery Ellfeldt '19

Campus improvement projects to come

Jacob Maranda
November 14, 2019
Steven Garcia/Manitou Messenger

Unpacking St. Olaf’s budget process

Jacob Maranda
November 1, 2019

Satire: Student body pleasantly surprised after hearing Denzel Curry’s music for the first time

Jacob Maranda
October 31, 2019
Anna Weimholt the Fierce/Manitou Messenger

Dr. Anton Armstrong gets new service tiger to enforce fealty

Jacob Maranda
October 31, 2019
Student returns from library expedition with minotaur head

Student returns from library expedition with minotaur head

Jacob Maranda
October 31, 2019

Bucking recent trend, campus drug offenses fall in 2018

Jacob Maranda
October 24, 2019

MLB playoff predictions

Jacob Maranda
October 11, 2019

Northfield approves downtown apartment development

Jacob Maranda
October 11, 2019
Pixnio

SGA to change pay structure, remove some stipends

Jacob Maranda
October 3, 2019

100 years of rivalry Carleton Vs. St. Olaf

Jacob Maranda
October 3, 2019

Institute fall series explores race, gender and discrimination

Jacob Maranda
September 26, 2019

Oles strike for the climate

Jacob Maranda
September 26, 2019
Thomas Hardy/Manitou Messenger

Don’t let Sauron get you down

Jacob Maranda
September 26, 2019
Pictured: the newly-constructed St. Olaf Ice Arena. Steven Garcia / Manitou Messenger

Hockey hires interim coach

Jacob Maranda
September 26, 2019

SRAP enters final stages

Jacob Maranda
September 19, 2019

Senate resolution offers conditional endorsement of GE Task Force draft

Jacob Maranda
April 25, 2019
Photo courtesy of St. Olaf Broadcast Media Services

Institute panel discusses immigration, populism

Jacob Maranda
April 18, 2019
Johnny Goodson/Manitou Messenger

SAID speaker addresses abortion rights arguments

Jacob Maranda
April 18, 2019
Johnny Goodson/Manitou Messenger

Paul Jackson gives Mellby Lecture on environmental sustainability

Jacob Maranda
April 11, 2019
Image courtesy of Jessica Pakonen

Public Health Week celebrates progress, promotes awareness

Jacob Maranda
April 11, 2019

Popularity of STEM majors on the rise

Jacob Maranda
March 14, 2019
Jake Maranda/Manitou Messenger

Historian, city planner discuss their work combatting structural racism

Jacob Maranda
March 14, 2019

St. Olaf student government faces apathy and inaccessibility

Jacob Maranda
March 14, 2019
Johnny Goodson/Manitou Messenger

Conference aims to improve inclusivity and representation in German studies

Jacob Maranda
March 7, 2019

SRAP cuts tighten humanities, in line with national trend

Jacob Maranda
March 7, 2019
Photo Courtesy of St. Olaf Broadcast Media Services

Institute hosts dialogue on immigration policies

Jacob Maranda
February 28, 2019

$4.2M gift to cover cost of international music tours

Jacob Maranda
February 28, 2019

Klobuchar, a good bet for president

Jacob Maranda
February 21, 2019

Institute hosts interim events on immigration, “gender strife”

Jacob Maranda
February 21, 2019

New locker rooms accompany arena

Jacob Maranda
December 6, 2018

Northfield an inaccessible college town

Jacob Maranda
December 6, 2018

“The Way North” screened in Viking

Jacob Maranda
December 6, 2018

Saint Olaf: man, martyr or murderer?

Jacob Maranda
November 29, 2018

St. Olaf professor makes directorial debut with “The Area”

Jacob Maranda
November 29, 2018

Timberwolves look for fresh start after Butler exit

Jacob Maranda
November 15, 2018

Lecture details history, value of religious freedom

Jacob Maranda
November 15, 2018
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