Pamela Mannebach, director of residence life, has recently proposed a policy that would prohibit smoking in all of the residence halls and honor houses. Smoking within ten feet of any building exit or entrance (not including fire exits) would also be forbidden. Dean of Student Life Greg Kneser will consider the policy when he receives the proposal this week. The proposal, if passed, will come into effect during the 2002-2003 academic year.more...
Last Saturday during Wellstock, the annual St. Olaf music festival, Mellby Lawn was strangely deserted. There were no Frisbees, no students basking in the sun, and no music echoing across campus from the traditional location.more...
Jody Olsen, recently appointed Deputy Director of the Peace Corps, will address St. Olaf students during Chapel on May 7. Olsen plans to discuss the future of the Peace Corps during her two-day visit to Minnesota.
Ahhh, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, the newest fashion statement in the world of doughnuts.
Or at least thats what Minnesotans think with the heavily publicized opening of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in Maple Grove, Minn. on April 23. more...