On Sept. 20 Viking Theater was at near-capacity to listen to Joyce Hormon, whose husband Charles was executed in Chile during the 1973 military coup that ousted Salvador President Allende and brought General Augusto Pinochet to power.more...
"Global perspective," "inclusive community," and "knowledgable citizens of the world": these phrases highlight the St. Olaf Mission Statement, the document that guides and informs the goals and decisions of the College. Through the admissions office and the newly established Office of Community Life and Diversity, St. Olaf expresses a commitment to continually assess and affirm the value of racial diversity in a college community. Yet the make-up of the undergraduate population remains largely homogenous.more...
Anne Jolivette 03 led a discussion on machismo in Latin America at a World Issues Dialogue on Sept. 18. She shared her experiences from her semester in Costa Rica, which, according to Jolivette, revealed that the prevailing machismo attitude is very oppressive to women.
Once again, U.S. Army has crossed sabers with the media.
Thats right, the Army is coming under attack for being "too graphic," for "promoting war." After coming out with their first government sponsored video game, Uncle Sams military has been run through the media gauntlet by bleeding heart liberals, who feel his new game is harmful to children. more...
Tim Mahoney continued on his quest to win over fans one by one on Friday night playing the Pause.
Mahoney, a native of Minnetonka, marveled that, in comparison to other artists, his success has come easily. He participated in the very first "Battle of the Bands" during his senior year of high school and emerged as the winner. From then on, Mahoney was able to support himself and his love for music without diverting any of his attention away from performing, rehearsing, and songwriting.more...
The Saint Olaf Womens Cross Country team continues to build momentum with strong showings at a meet hosted by Luther College as well as at a rare home meet on the 21st.
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Kicking off the fall music scene was the excellent new CD from British alt-rockers Coldplay. Lead singer Chris Martin likened the recording process for the new album A Rush of Blood to the Head to being knocked down in a fight, picking yourself up, and trying again until you get it right. more...
