Last summer, students received an e-mail stating that, by decision of the Board of Regents, President Christopher Thomforde would not be returning to St. Olaf after the 2005-2006 academic year.
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On Aug. 28, Clara Hemsteter 08 evacuated her dormitory at Loyola University in New Orleans. She left with only her laptop computer, clarinet and the clothes she was wearing.more...
As the result of previous years planning by St. Olaf administrators and the Board of Regents, the College enjoys a bit of financial security this year. Due to reductions in the budget and other planning, the College generated more revenue than expense during the 2005 fiscal year (June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005).more...
The US News and World Report college rankings issue was released Aug. 19 to eager perspective students and colleges across the country. St. Olaf College jumped seven places since last year, placing 55th overall in the annual rankings of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation.
Northwest Airlines swift, spin-savvy response to the AMFA strike sets a dangerous precedent for all unionized employees in the airline industry. Its AMFA today, but every other union tomorrow. more...
A year ago, the St. Olaf football team needed 32 unanswered second-half points to top the Luther Norse by a single point in their season opener, staging the largest comeback in team history and fourth-largest ever in NCAA football. Saturday, the Oles decided to skip the whole falling behind by 31 points thing and start scoring unanswered points right away.more...
