The Carleton/St. Olaf Spring Concert, traditionally held at Carletons Arboretum, will cease to exist as a joint function for the two schools. According to the Deans of Students at both schools, Carleton will still hold a spring concert this year, but it will be an event open only to Carleton students.more...
Over Labor Day weekend, many arriving students and parents noticed new signs reading "St. Olaf College bans guns in these premises." Posted at the entrances to the residence halls, the signs were put up in August to comply with the May Minnesota Personal Protection Act. The act states that a permit holder may carry a gun wherever a sign specifically banning guns is not displayed.more...
On June 30, a 19-year-old female employee at an Edwards, Colo. resort accused basketball star Kobe Bryant of sexual assault. Bryant, a shooting guard for the NBAs Los Angeles Lakers, claims that the sex was consensual. An Oct. 9 hearing will decide if there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial. more...
Before his show at the Pause, writer Ian Anderson had the opportunity to speak with Mason Jennings about his new album, "Century Spring" and his new only-released-on-tour album, "Simple Life."more...
The St. Olaf football team jumped on Carleton early and amassed 500 yards of total offense in a 40-16 victory over their cross-town rivals. With the victory, the Oles retained the coveted goat trophy. Local company Malt-o-Meal added to this long-standing rivalry by sponsoring the game. The president of the winning team was awarded the Cereal Bowl trophy and cereal was handed out to fans in attendance. more...
Ah, the St. Olaf bubble. Trapped on Manitou Heights, the clamor of the caf, pressure of professors and dodginess of the dorms all become too much at times, and one needs a little fresh air. Take a stroll down Ole Ave, and see what Northfield us has in store. One things for sure its more than just cows and contentment. more...
