The Sexuality, Spirituality and the Church Conference, held last weekend, raised many issues, not just about sexualitys place in the church, but also about its place on the St. Olaf campus.
St. Olaf College was inaugurated in 1877 with the construction of Old Main. High and isolated on its lonely hill, separated from the small town of Northfield by a steep and winding carriage road, the college was almost entirely self sufficient. During one hard year, the college was forced to cut down the surrounding trees for firewood because they couldnt afford to buy any.
When Michael Moores name was announced at the Academy Awards as the winner of "Best Documentary for Bowling for Columbine," it seemed apparent he would use his speech to lambast the war against Iraq.
Bassist Matt Malleys five bandmates missed him considerably on Sunday night. Perhaps the musicians, otherwise known as Counting Crows, had genuine concern for the family emergency to which Malley was committed.
