After years of planning, preparation and anticipation, construction of the new Science Complex will begin in early January, after Friday's groundbreaking ceremony.more...
The signs are everywhere: lutefisk in the Caf, giant trees in Buntrock Commons, Norwegian sweaters as far as the eye can see. Yes, the days of Christmas Festival have officially arrived.
A few weeks ago at work, I found myself browsing through the Student Worker's Handbook. When I came across the "Expectations for Student Workers" portion of the booklet, I was surprised that there was no complimentary "Expectation for Employers of Student Workers." What does this gesture say about the significance of student workers at St. Olaf?more...
On Monday, Nov. 20, the St. Olaf Philharmonia performed its annual fall concert in the nearly complete Boe Chapel under the direction of Interim Conductor Dr. J. Robert Hanson. Parents, students and faculty filled the audience for the 90-minute performance of five selections.more...
The St. Olaf men's hockey team defeated St. Thomas 3-1 two Saturdays ago at the St. Thomas arena. The victory gives the men their first win this season, as well as their first win in MIAC play.more...
What kind of moron camps outside a mass retailer in the middle of winter for a next-generation gaming console? A growing population of morons, it seems, including two-thirds of this article's contributors. The news media last week was filled with reports of people congregating days in advance for the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii, which, along with Microsoft's Xbox 360, form the next generation of video game systems.more...
