When St. Olaf students returned to life on the Hill, they found their college immersed in a growing controversy over the sale of St. Olafs radio station, WCAL, to Minnesota Public Radio (MPR).more...
As most students have recognized by now, it gets windy up here on campus. Though the wind can sometimes prove bothersome, it will soon serve as a means to power St. Olaf. Starting this spring, the wind will be harnessed to generate electricity. Xcel Energy recently announced St. Olaf was a recipient of a $1.5 million grant to construct a 1.65-megawatt wind-turbine. more...
If there is any line for which Miles "Mity" H. Johnson, director of the St. Olaf Band from 1957-1994, is famous, "It all starts with the music" is certainly it.more...
As the school year begins, many students find themselves ready to get involved with the community outside of the classroom. Fortunately, the St. Olaf Volunteer Network, a program on campus that helps students get involved with the community, held its annual fair Wednesday evening in Buntrock Commons.
For nearly four years, St. Olaf College President Christopher Thomforde has provided our community with wise, thoughtful leadership. His diplomatic willingness to engage the student body and consider our input on a variety of complex issues facing the college, such as the budget crisis and the intellectual diversity controversy, has set an admirable example for open campus discourse and debate.more...
Do you believe in miracles!?
That was the question posed by broadcaster Al Michaels after Team USAs improbable victory over the Soviet hockey team during the 1980 Winter Olympics.
But the sentiment could have just as been expressed following the St. Olaf football teams amazing 32-31 come-from-behind victory over the Luther Norse last Saturday.
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February may be designated Black History Month, but black history is woven into every day of every week of every month of every year. Without black history there would be no light bulb, there would be no refrigerator, no traffic light and no ironing board. more...
