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Are we there yet, Joan of Arc?
In Jan. 1922, an unnamed St. Olaf student writing for the Olaf Messenger — then the Manitou Messenger — decided…
25 Mar 2021
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
White supremacist postings found on campus
Members of the St. Olaf community recently found at least four white supremacist postings on campus. All of the postings…
04 Oct 2019
Culture critic leads workshop exploring community, healing
Writer, culture critic and public speaker Rubén, better known as Queer Xicano Chisme, gave St. Olaf students the opportunity to…
29 Nov 2018
A&Eats: Best places to eat in Northfield
Everyone gets sick of caf food sometimes and whether you want a good place to go on a date, hang…
14 Mar 2019
St. Olaf participates in statewide divestment day of action
Around 200 St. Olaf students gathered on Buntrock Plaza at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 5 to participate in a…
11 Mar 2021
History of condoms on the hill
In honor of National Condom Month, the Messenger is revisiting the history of condom opposition and support at St. Olaf….
27 Feb 2020
UPRISING III art exhibition celebrates new perspectives of black identity and culture
Printed large on one wall is a compelling poem about a young woman’s experiences learning to love the black body…
20 Feb 2020
St. Olaf alumni rally to raise endowment for RACE program
Last spring St. Olaf College cancelled classes for an entire day as hundreds of students and
03 May 2018
“Joker” draws critical-acclaim and questions of morality
On Thursday, Oct. 4, “Joker” opened with the whole world watching and a firm R-rating. Few films generate as much…
24 Oct 2019
Scholar lectures on Norwegian welfare state
Luther College Professor Anna Peterson came to St. Olaf on Friday, Nov. 9 to lecture on Norwegian maternity legislation and…
15 Nov 2018
The emergence of African-American quarterbacks in the NFL
Patrick Mahomes just shocked the world. Down 10 points in the fourth quarter, Mahomes rallied his troops to come back…
20 Feb 2020
College names Dr. Pabón Taylor Center Director
Correction: This story has been corrected to accurately spell María Pabón’s last name. With a sharp focus on student leadership,…
21 Feb 2019
La Sazón
En el año 2050, los hispanos formarán aproximadamente el 30% de la población estadounidense. Como consecuencia, la identidad latina cambiará…
29 Nov 2018
Karsell advocates for state grant at Minn. Capitol
St. Olaf student Read Karsell ’21 went to the Minnesota State Capitol building to advocate for the Minnesota State Grant…
07 Mar 2019