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PAC hosts panel on the Restrict Act

PAC hosts panel on the Restrict Act

Jack Butler May 11, 2023

On May 2, the Political Awareness Committee (PAC) hosted Political Science Professors Tim Collins from St. Olaf College and Jon Olson from Carleton College to discuss the Restrict Act. The two speakers...

Former St. Olaf student to await trial in Vermont

Former St. Olaf student to await trial in Vermont

John Emmons April 27, 2023

In an April 26 hearing, Rice County District Judge Karie Anderson permitted former St. Olaf student Waylon Kurts to leave jail under newly amended conditions of release. Terms of Kurts’ release include...

SGA announces 2023-2024 election results

SGA announces 2023-2024 election results

Brooke Ellis April 20, 2023

Oles' votes are in, and the Student Government Association (SGA) campaigns have been completed for the 2023-2024 academic year. Voter turnout declined this year — 396 students voted, representing less...

College opens Title IX investigation in connection to social media post

College opens Title IX investigation in connection to social media post

Grace Klinefelter and Ainsley Francis April 20, 2023

Content warning: this story contains mentions of sexually demeaning actions.   The social media platform Fizz is currently involved in a St. Olaf Title IX investigation.   St. Olaf students...

St. Olaf student arrested on suspicion of terroristic threats

St. Olaf student arrested on suspicion of terroristic threats

John Emmons, Kenzie Nguyen, and Charlotte Smith April 20, 2023

Former student Waylon Kurts was arrested on April 6 after police found firearm magazines, writings, and other items which suggested plans for a mass-casualty event targeting St. Olaf's campus. On Thursday,...

College announces potential new major in forced migration, refugee, and displacement studies

College announces potential new major in forced migration, refugee, and displacement studies

Alli Hering March 23, 2023

A group of 20 students gathered in a Holland classroom on March 16 to discuss a potential new major at St. Olaf. The program would center on forced migration, refugee, and displacement studies. The student...

Reconsidering controversial study abroad programs

Reconsidering controversial study abroad programs

Jack Butler March 23, 2023

From Jerusalem to Moscow, students and faculty consider the possibilities of ethically traveling to places with ongoing conflicts. Off-campus study is one of St. Olaf’s most popular opportunities, but...

Bon Appetit enters third year of serious staff shortages

Bon Appetit enters third year of serious staff shortages

Grace Heinz March 16, 2023

Is low pay keeping workers out of the Caf?   Bon Appetit continues to search for student workers amidst staffing shortages. They have recently spread emails and flyers across the school. The flyers...

BORSC holds divestment update forum

BORSC holds divestment update forum

Caroline Geer March 16, 2023

Board of Regents committee updates students on College's investments The Board of Regents Student Committee (BOSRC) held an open forum for students on Mar. 6. The open forum provided a space for students...

St. Olaf announces new president

St. Olaf announces new president

Susan Rundell Singer will serve as twelfth president of the College beginning summer 2023 Susan Rundell Singer will become the next president of St. Olaf College, per the Board of Regents’ announcement...

Students raise money for Indigenous land recovery

Students raise money for Indigenous land recovery

Sophia Schillinger December 8, 2022

Later this month, the Student Senate will vote on a donation that would go towards a Dakota Nation-founded organization that buys and maintains land that was stolen from the Dakota people. On Tuesday,...

Carleton College building occupied for four days by  divestment activists

Carleton College building occupied for four days by divestment activists

Sophia Schillinger November 17, 2022

On the morning of Oct. 27, several dozen Carleton students set up tents in the Weitz Atrium building at Carleton College. Students camped out in the building for three and a half days, demanding action...

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