The Manitou Messenger

By Stephanie Jones News Editor, joness@stolaf.edu More than a year of planning and cooperation culminated in the first-ever STO Talks conference on Saturday, April 21. Nick Kang ’12 was inspired to create a St. Olaf version of the popular TED Talks series, and he recruited a team of fellow students to bring the concept to [...]

By Amy Lohmann News Editor, lohmanna@stolaf.edu This past week, St. Olaf students celebrated V-Week, a series of events intended to raise awareness about violence against women, as well as to simply celebrate women in general. Organized by the Gender and Sexuality Center, the week included various events, among them the Vagina Carnival, a V-Men panel discussing [...]

By Rachel Palermo Staff Writer, palermo@stolaf.edu  Many pre-law students fear graduating law school only to find themselves unable to procure employment in this unpredictable job market. Oles have a key advantage in avoiding this catastrophe due to the extensive network of alumni who are overjoyed to help out other Oles. Graduates do not forget about [...]

By Paul Cathey Contributing Writer, cathey@stolaf.edu Since 2006, the number of mail items sent through U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has dropped considerably every year. Now, the symptoms of a budget crisis are starting to show close to home. Northfield’s limestone landmark post office is up for sale. It is one of the 77 properties that [...]

By Amy Lohmann News Editor, lohmanna@stolaf.edu On Thursday, April 17, students, faculty and citizens of Northfield alike gathered in Tomson Hall to hear Professor of Biology Dave Van Wylen deliver the 29th Mellby Lecture: “Murmurings of the Heart.” Van Wylen was introduced by Professor of Biology and Chair of Health Professions Committee Ted Johnson. Johnson [...]