Scroll through the articles below for the Messenger’s complete first-year issue for the 2020-21 school year.
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Club sports teams struggle with funding
Club sports at St. Olaf are a great way for students to play sports at a competitive level without the…
04 Oct 2018
Lizzo
The Music Entertainment Committee (MEC) held a Lizzo album release party on Friday, April 19. The event was meant as…
25 Apr 2019
Following an increase in COVID cases, campus moves back to heightened yellow alert
St. Olaf returned to a heightened yellow alert level following an increase of positive COVID-19 cases. As of Thursday, March…
25 Mar 2021
DNC needs a Fox debate to secure win
One of my most memorable bonding moments with my father came on Christmas Eve 2017. My grandmother was staying at…
05 Mar 2020
Steensland is untapped potential for student life
When walking to class everyday, down the valley between our beloved Holland and Regents Halls, I’ve noticed a rather old…
25 Oct 2018
Board of regents recap: Equity, inclusion and mental health
The St. Olaf Board of Regents convened over Zoom for their second tri-annual meeting of the school year on Feb….
25 Feb 2021
Low voter participation highlights disconnect between students and SGA
In the most recent Student Government Association (SGA) election on April 17, only 28 percent of St. Olaf students voted…
08 May 2020
It is time for long-demanded change
The Cultural Union for Black Expression (CUBE) challenged Friday’s “7 Feet for 7 Shots” march for its performative nature. Their…
09 Sep 2020
Student bands at St. Olaf
While St. Olaf is known for its classical repertoire, students also create their own groups with original music of many…
18 Aug 2020
First-ever female crowned Champion of the Hill
As a first-year, I had no idea what I was in for when I attended Champion of the Hill. As…
27 Sep 2018
Council releases summer report, outlines goals
In an email written to the St. Olaf community, the Council on Equity and Inclusion released their end-of-summer report, detailing…
19 Sep 2019
College composting expands to residence halls, Skoglund facility
More than 15 years after initial efforts to establish a lasting composting program at St. Olaf, the on-campus composting initiative…
15 Nov 2018
Harry Potter night in Holland Hall
On Nov. 16, the Student Activities Committee (SAC) and the After Dark Committee (ADC) hosted the second annual Harry Potter…
29 Nov 2018
Crime reports reveal rise in drug use, decline in liquor violations
Since 2001, St. Olaf has seen a growing number of students reprimanded for drug policy violations, a trend seen at…
11 Oct 2018
Taylor Center commissions mural to encourage inclusivity
In an attempt to add color, representation and life to the physical space of The Taylor Center for Equity and…
18 Apr 2019