Welcome to the all-digital winter issue of St. Olaf Magazine! Several months ago, writer Sarah Warren ’99 came to us with an idea: what if we told the stories of Oles through the lens of the popular “How It Started … How It’s Going” trend? The basic concept of the trend is to show how people, places, relationships, and roles have evolved over time — often in surprising ways. We quickly realized that it’s a great way to highlight the often-unexpected path that a liberal arts education can pave. In this issue, read and watch the powerful stories of how the St. Olaf experience has shaped alumni, faculty members, students … and even the Hill itself.
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Through Our Lens: The St. Olaf Christmas Festival
Photographers Steven Garcia ’20 and Enrico Tamayo ’25 reflect on their experiences capturing this year’s St. Olaf Christmas Festival at Orchestra Hall — and share some of their stunning work.
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‘A Thoughtful and Rigorous Approach to Public Affairs’
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What Did We Learn From the Midterm Elections?
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Take an Interactive Tour of the History of the Hill
Anders Cote ’24 has created a website that chronicles the architectural evolution of campus over the last 150 years. It’s a site you’re going to want to explore.
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