College Pastor Bruce Benson reminded students, faculty and community members during an on-campus memorial in honor of Senator Paul Wellstone, Minn., that grieving may be a solitary process, but also one eased by the comfort and support of others. Indeed, during the service and vigil, many students reflected on their personal experience with their role model and leader and reaffirmed their commitment to his vision of social justice and equal opportunity.more...
Native Americans are sometimes considered the "invisible minority" because their lives and concerns are least recognized and acknowledged in the general public. In order to change this seeming lack of knowledge, various experts have been brought to campus to be a part of the Native American Weeks celebration.more...
In less then a week Campaign 2002 will be over, but until then the race is on as politicians make one last push to get their messages out.
St. Olaf has become a hub of political activity in recent weeks, welcoming politicians from varying races around the state.
A student dressed as a giant Pepsi bottle recently greeted students outside the cafeteria. This was the latest ploy by Ecopledge to draw attention to their cause. Using similar tactics, Ecopledge has become the most visible protest group on campus.more...
The St. Olaf Orchestra returned home from an eight-day tour of Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota late Saturday night. The 91-member group performed a home concert to a packed Skoglund Auditorium on Sunday night. The concert featured soloists Marcus Hanson 03 on the tuba, and Rebecca Huffman 03 on the violin.
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Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Tobacco is responsible for approximately 400,000 deaths a year, which adds up to one-fifth of total deaths in America. If the habit is so deadly, why do so many people choose to partake in it?more...
