Allocation of the Student Government Association (SGA) surplus is well under way. The beginning balance was $98,666.05; to date, $26,911.05 remains.more...
Since 1960, the population of the city of Northfield has more then doubled from 8,707 to 17,846 residents, according to the Northfield Chamber of Commerce. As an October 31 Star Tribune article noted, although signs welcome visitors to "Cows, Colleges, and Contentment," there have not been many cows seen around Northfield lately, as it is pushed further into the Twin Cities area. more...
In contrast to the bustle and chaos of Stav Hall on Saturday evening, students found sanctuary amongst the beautiful lights, tantalizing smells and gentle conversation of the Diwali festival held in the Kings Dining Room.
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St. Olaf College celebrated 130 years as an institution for higher education on Friday, Nov. 5, with a chapel service featuring Lois Rand, president of the Norwegian American Historical Association and wife of the late St. Olaf President Sidney Rand.
Stem cell research has become important in the last five years as a means for seeking a cure for diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. more...
Last weekend, Companydances performance of Swing a Club: Facing cancer intimately and powerfully portrayed the trials of a man losing his brother to cancer. Through the use of dance, visual art, text and music, Swing a Club explored the themes of struggle, support and letting go.more...
Rivalry is, perhaps, the essence of all sport. Nothing compares snatching victory from an able opponent in a competition steeped in tradition. No loss more bitter than one suffered at the hands of a foe who knows your name. Within the sheltered world of Northfield athletics, there are no two teams more familiar, nor any rivalry greater, than that between the St. Olaf and Carleton cross country teams.more...
