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State grant will allow St. Olaf to expand mentoring to school-age kids
NOVEMBER 30, 2003 — St. Olaf College has been awarded a two-year, $120,000 grant by the State of Minnesota Higher Education Services Office for the Mentoring and Parent Program (MAPP), part of Minnesota's Intervention for College Attendance Program (ICAP). The grant will be used to pair 200 St. Olaf students and 85 alumni with participants at Humboldt Junior and Senior High in St. Paul, St. Paul Central, Red Wing Senior High and, in Minneapolis, Northeast Middle School, North High and Washburn High. The money also will be used to involve parents in the educational life of their children. Designed to enhance TRiO services, the program prepares first-generation, low-income, traditionally underrepresented students for college attendance. The grant was written by Janis Johnson, director of TRiO-Educational Talent Search; Heather Campbell, director of TRiO-Upward Bound; and Mark Schelske, professor of education at St. Olaf.

St. Olaf assumes leadership role in promoting Lutheran Academy of Scholars
NOVEMBER 26, 2003 — St. Olaf College has assumed the post of lead partner in advancing the Lutheran Academy of Scholars and its goals over the next five years. The college's contribution in this role will include personnel and financial resources. Associate Professor of Religion L. DeAne Lagerquist, who chairs the religion department, has been appointed executive director.

Men's Basketball wins season opener, Coach Kosmoski notches 100th win
NOVEMBER 26, 2003 — In a game loaded with physical play and frequent whistles, the St. Olaf men's basketball team traveled to Decorah, Iowa for the season opener against Luther College, with a 65-57 win.

Artist-in-residence Gary Gisselman earns praise for Guthrie Theater production
Gisselman
NOVEMBER 24, 2003 — So you've seen the Guthrie Theater's annual production of the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol so many times that you can recite lines by heart? You may want to check it out again. According to the Minneapolis-based Star Tribune, this year's staging by Gary Gisselman -- artist in residence and artistic director of St. Olaf College Theatre -- gets to the heart of the story's timeless meaning: "that our giving and good cheer are part of a larger munificence."

Men's Cross-Country finishes season with 5th place finish at regions
NOVEMBER 24, 2003 — The Ole men's cross-country team finished their season strong, placing 5th in an extremely competitive race at the Regions meet in Grinnell, Iowa. The Ole men went into the race knowing that they would need to be one of the top three teams to qualify for the Nationals meet and came agonizingly close. Wartburg College, led by national title contender Josh Moen's 1st place finish were able to upset Nebraska Wesleyan for the team title, scoring 75 points to Wesleyan's 86. Loras was able to nab the third and final Nationals spot by scoring 108 points. St. Thomas barely edged the Ole men, 116 to 117 points.

St. Olaf will send seventh Rhodes Scholar to Oxford
Walker
NOVEMBER 24, 2003 — As a Rhodes Scholar, St. Olaf senior Decker Walker will join the ranks of such Rhodes alumni as former President Bill Clinton, Gen. Wesley Clark and U.S. Supreme Court justices David Souter and Byron White. "The whole [Rhodes selection] process forced me to seriously consider what I want out of life and what my role in this world would be," says the 21-year-old Walker.

Flaten Art Museum and director Jill Ewald praised for new exhibitions
NOVEMBER 23, 2003 — The renovated Dittmann Center for Art and Dance was a student center when Star Tribune (Minneapolis) staff writer and art critic Mary Abbe was a student at St. Olaf College. In a recent review of two new exhibitions at Flaten Art Museum, one of the hallmarks of Dittmann Center, Abbe praises the renovated building and, in particular, the new shows, which were staged by Museum Director Jill Ewald.

St. Olaf Philharmonia evening of entertainment
NOVEMBER 23, 2003 — A 2 p.m. concert by the St. Olaf Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by music faculty Jo Ann Polley, presents Borodin, Symphony No. 2, Mvt. I and III; Hue, Fantasy for Flute and Orchestra (featuring St. Olaf music faculty Kay Sahlin as soloist); Bizet, Carmen Suite No. 1 for Orchestra; Knox, Voluntary on Hypherdol for Brass; Bach, Sheep May Safely Graze; Moussorgsky, Night on Bald Mountain, and more. The concert, free and open to the public, will be at Boe Memorial Chapel

Women's hockey sweeps St. Catherine in weekend series
NOVEMBER 23, 2003 — On Saturday, November 22 the St. Olaf Womens hockey team traveled to the Ridder Ice Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. to play the College of St. Catherine. With five different people scoring for the Oles, they pulled out a 6-4 win to sweep the weekend series against St. Catherine.

The Oles shutout St. Catherine 3-0 in home opener
NOVEMBER 22, 2003 — St. Olaf played their first conference game at home on Friday night the 21st of November. They played St. Catherine at the Northfield arena. The final score was 3-0 in favor of St. Olaf. Goalie, Andrea Smith (Jr., Burnsville, Minn.) played a great game, notching 38 saves.

What's scientific about racial categories?
NOVEMBER 20, 2003 — Biblical scholar Peter Nash explores "What?s scientific about racial categories? Or, how an African American became a white man in the third world" in this evening?s lecture at 7 p.m. in Rolvaag Memorial Library, room 515. Nash has recently returned to the United States after several years of teaching in Brazil and travel in Europe and Africa. His current research investigates late 19th-century notions of race and the influence of those on the development of critical biblical scholarship

Percussion!
NOVEMBER 20, 2003 — Percussion ensemble, directed by St. Olaf music faculty Dave Hagedorn, will perform a concert at 8:15 p.m. in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. Guest conductor is Sarah DeMoss. Program to include "Containment," "Four Postcards from Ancient Nihon," Improvisation" with dancers from the St. Olaf Dance Department (Sherry Saterstrom, advisor) and "Pagan Prayer," featuring soloist Kira Lace and trombonists Jon Szopinski, Matt Nudell, Grant Randall and Lauren Vork.

International Week speaker communicates messages from Palestine, Israel
NOVEMBER 18, 2003 — International Week gets underway at 11:10 a.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel when guest speaker, Rev. Sandra Olewine, the United Methodist Liaison to Jerusalem, will communicate her first-hand knowledge of the complex and painful situation in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the surrounding area. A member of the California-Pacific Conference clergy, Olewine works from Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, both in the congregation and at the International Center, an outreach ministry of the church. In these difficult times, Olewine raises the voices of those silenced or ignored, whether Palestinian or Israeli.

Civil liberties debate with Pat Buchanan and Nadine Strossen
NOVEMBER 18, 2003 — The student-run Political Awareness Committee (PAC) will present a debate on civil liberties between two of America?s foremost scholars in this field. American Civil Liberties Union President Nadine Strossen and Republican politician and commentator Patrick Buchanan will square off in a debate on civil liberties at 7 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel. The debate is free to St Olaf students, faculty and staff; tickets for the general public are $5. Call 507-646-3045.

Poet, essayist Kim Stafford forum and poetry reading
NOVEMBER 17, 2003 — Award winning poet and essayist Kim Stafford will be on campus today to lead a forum around the book, "Every War Has Two Losers," a collection of pacifist writings by his father, National Book Award winning poet William Stafford. The book was edited by Kim Stafford who also wrote the introduction. The forum is at 3:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., Stafford will read from his own poetry. The forum and poetry reading will both be held in Library 525. The events are sponsored by the St. Olaf English Department, the Boldt Chair for the Humanities and the St. Olaf Religion Department.

Enjoy the Road Less Traveled
NOVEMBER 17, 2003 — "The Road Less Traveled" concert, featuring an evening of vocal improvisation with St. Olaf music faculty Janis Hardy and James McKeel, and special guest Philip Brunelle, artistic director of the world-renowned VocalEssence. An edgy and fun-filled hour of vocal exploration as the artists perform improvised art songs, arias and scenes with ideas drawn from the audience. The concert is at 8:15 p.m. in Christiansen Hall of Music, room 140. Feel free to bring props, poetry and prose.

Nordic Series features leading Scandinavian pianist
NOVEMBER 16, 2003 — Pianist Havard Gimse, one of Scandinavia?s most renowned artists, will perform work by Geirr Tveitt, Jean Sibelius, Edvard Grieg and Sergi Prokofiev at 4:30 p.m. in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall. Gimse, an assistant program manager of the Oslo Chamber Music Festival, has performed throughout the world, including engagements in Amsterdam, Prague and Berlin. He has also received the prestigious Grieg Prize (1996), first prize in the Jugend Musiziert Competition (1987) and the Steinway Prize (1995). The concert is free and open to the public.

New art exhibits include professors' sabbatical offerings
NOVEMBER 15, 2003 — Through Dec. 14 in Dittmann Center?s Flaten Art Museum, art enthusiasts will enjoy the "Aquatints and Monotypes" exhibit by California artist Jessica Dunn whose photo-realist prints are the talk of San Francisco. "One Year?s Time" reveals the artistry of St. Olaf art faculty Meg Ojala and Ron Gallas. After a year-long sabbatical, the exhibit features photography by Meg Ojala, and painting and sculpture by Ron Gallas.

Dittmann Center museum hours: M,T,W,F 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Th 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Call 507-646-3556.

L.A. Dodgers sign second St. Olaf baseball star, Brian Sprout
NOVEMBER 15, 2003 — The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed St. Olaf College baseball standout Brian Sprout of Lake City, Minn. Sprout, who plays middle infield, is a 2002 graduate of the college.

Sprout is the second St. Olaf graduate to be signed by the Dodgers this year. In the Major League Baseball First-Year Player draft in June 2003, the Dodgers selected 2003 Ole grad Mike Ludwig in the 37th round, as the 1,111 overall pick. "It is unique for a Division III baseball program to have two players with the same organization," said St. Olaf baseball coach Matt McDonald.

Sprout earned the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Player of the Year award three times in his career and was an integral part in the Oles winning the MIAC Championship in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Sprout has played baseball in the Northern League the past two years for the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks and led the team to a championship in summer 2003.

Swing the Night Away!
NOVEMBER 14, 2003 — It's time for the fall Swing Dance in The Pause! There will be a lesson at 8:30 p.m., with dancing from 9 to midnight. Music is provided by the St. Olaf Jazz Bands under the direction of music faculty David Hagedorn.

An offering of Italian music from the Middle Ages
NOVEMBER 14, 2003 — This evening?s 7:30 p.m. concert by the St. Olaf College Early Music Singers and Collegium Musicum features Italian music from the Middle Ages to the early Baroque. Voices and instruments will join forces for a polychoral Christmas motet by Giovanni Gabrieli O magnum mysterium, and a colorful setting of Psalm 117 for solo voices, choir and trombones by Claudio Monteverdi. The concert, free and open to the public, is in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall.

Professor challenges Minnesota proposal to teach kids a certain version of U.S. history
NOVEMBER 13, 2003 — 'What kids should know about a great nation' may be the aim of Minnesota Education Commissioner Cheri Pierson Yecke, but the proposed academic standards for history and social studies fall far short of that goal, a St. Olaf professor claims. Read the comments of Robert Entenmann, who teaches history and Asian Studies, in a recent opinion piece published in the Minneapolis-based Star Tribune.

All that jazz!
NOVEMBER 13, 2003 — Come to Buntrock Commons, The Pause, tonight at 9 p.m. and relax with jazz featuring St. Olaf music faculty Dave Hagedorn, vibes; Marty Hodel, trumpet; Scott Kallestad, saxophone; Keith McCutchen, piano; Eric Hanson, drums; and Kevin Clements, bass.

What do Seabiscuit and the Babe, Corked Bats and Teddy Ballgame have in common?
NOVEMBER 13, 2003 — "Sport is not merely a diversion," says David Wee, a St. Olaf professor of English who has also taught "Baseball and American Values" for the past 25 years. "It is a very central part of human impulse." Why is the American public so captivated by competitive sports? Why did fans openly weep when the Chicago Cubs missed its shot at the World Series? Wee addresses these questions and more in the 22nd annual Mellby Lecture this evening at 7 p.m. in Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater. His lecture, "Sport (Mostly Baseball) in Culture and the Curriculum: Sea Biscuit and the Babe, Corked Bats and Teddy Ballgame, Dr. Strangeglove and a Little Chin Music," is free and open to the public.

Learn more about the politics of cultural differences
NOVEMBER 13, 2003 — Republicans have held the White House through much of the last half-century, even though more Americans have called themselves Democrats. David Leege, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Notre Dame, argues that they did so by triggering psychological mechanisms that deepen cultural and religious divisions in the other party's coalitions, thereby leading many of its voters either to choose the opposing ticket or to stay home. Leege, currently a professor of government and international affairs at Notre Dame University and the author of numerous books and articles, will discuss "The Politics of Cultural Differences: Campaign Effects on Lutherans and Other Religious Traditions." Leege?s lecture, provided by the Ellefson Lutheran Heritage Endowment and made possible by a gift from Nyles and Ruth Ellefson, is at 11:25 a.m. in Dittman Center 305, and is free and open to the public.

Five Centuries of Music
NOVEMBER 13, 2003 — The Centennial Concert Series, part of the 100th anniversary of the St. Olaf Music Department, highlights five centuries of music by Monteverdi, Beethoven, Brahms, Ginastera and Schnauber. The concert, free and open to the public, is at 11:30 a.m. in Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall.

Fitzgerald's Urban Emancipation wins Gulf South History Book Award
NOVEMBER 11, 2003 — St. Olaf Professor of History Michael Fitzgerald has received the 2003 Gulf South History Book Award for his book Urban Emancipation, published in 2002. The award, which includes $500, was presented by the Gulf South Historical Association, a consortium of Gulf South colleges and universities (the University of South Alabama, the University of West Florida, Pensacola Junior College, the University of Southern Mississippi, Southeastern Louisiana University, Texas Christian University and Texas A&M at Galveston) preserves and promotes the history and the cultures of the Gulf South.

Los Angeles Dodgers sign second St. Olaf baseball star, Brian Sprout
NOVEMBER 11, 2003 — The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed St. Olaf College baseball standout Brian Sprout of Lake City, Minn. Sprout, who plays middle infield, is a 2002 graduate of the college. Sprout is the second St. Olaf graduate to be signed by the Dodgers this year.

Oles slip to Eau Claire, 4-3
NOVEMBER 10, 2003 — St. Olaf played their second game of the season on Saturday, November 9th. The Oles played the Eau Claire Blugolds for the second time. This was a non-conference game. The Oles lost 4-3.

The essential Hans Christian Andersen
NOVEMBER 10, 2003 — Jeffrey Frank, a senior editor at The New Yorker and formerly an editor and writer at the Washington Post and the Washington Star, and Diana Crone Frank, a linguist and Danish novelist, will discuss The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen which the Franks edited and translated. The talk, free and open to the public, is at 7 p.m. in Buntrock Commons, Sun Room.

Ole swimmers return to water in first meet of season
NOVEMBER 10, 2003 — The St. Olaf women's and men?s swim teams traveled to St. Peter on November 7 to compete against MIAC rival, Gustavus Adolphus College. From the very start of the meet, the energy in the atmosphere excited and inspired swimmers to great races and fast swims. The women finished second to Gustavus with a score of 125-118, while the men finished first with a score of 134-109.

Women's Hockey starts out the season with a tie
NOVEMBER 9, 2003 — On Friday, November 8th, the Womens Hockey Team traveled to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It was their first game of the season. This was a non-conference game that ended in a 2-2 tie.

Football closes out season with 41-27 victory over Gustavus
NOVEMBER 8, 2003 — The St. Olaf football team concluded their 2003 season with a road victory, defeating Gustavus Adolphus by a score of 41-27 in St. Peter. The Ole win breaks a seven game winning streak held by Gustavus, in the St. Olaf-Gustavus series. The St. Olaf defensive line, led by senior co-captain Bill Germscheid (Sr., Apple Valley, Minn.) made many big plays that helped the Oles hold Gustavus, and ensure the win.

Festival of Bands to feature world-famous conductor, recording artist
NOVEMBER 8, 2003 — Dr. Frederick Fennell, an internationally acclaimed conductor widely considered the leader of the wind ensemble movement in the United States, will visit St. Olaf College on Saturday, Nov. 8, for the Festival of Bands. The event, to be held at 4 p.m. in Skoglund Center, will feature the St. Olaf Band, under the direction of Timothy Mahr '78, and the Norseman Band, under the direction of Paul Niemisto. The event is free and open to the public.

Called a "globe-trotting octogenarian," Fennell is principal guest conductor of the Dallas Wind Symphony, principal conductor of the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra in Japan and professor emeritus at the University of Miami School of Music. His 22 albums on Mercury Records have included both high-fidelity and stereo recordings. Fennell also is the author of several books, including his 1954 text Time and the Winds. Among his numerous honors are the Interlochen Medal of Honor and the Medal of the International Percy Grainger Society for Distinguished Services, which he received in 1991.

Question: This St. Olaf student will appear on JEOPARDY! Answer: Who is Ellen Auer?
NOVEMBER 7, 2003 — St. Olaf senior Ellen Auer participated in this year?s College Tournament of the popular TV gameshow JEOPARDY!. Auer is one of 15 students from across the country who were chosen after passing a written exam. The tournament will be broadcast locally by KARE11 on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m. (check listings for your area).

Creighton University professor to examine: Was Jesus a Jew?
NOVEMBER 6, 2003 — Bruce J. Malina, professor of Biblical studies at Creighton University, will present his lecture "Was Jesus a Jew? Was Aristotole a Greek? Was Paul a Christian? Reading the Past with Cross-Cultural Lenses" Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in Holland Hall 501. "Professor Malina is one of the leading scholars in America who employs the social sciences, especially cultural anthropology, to gain a deeper understanding of the Mediterranean world as the setting in which Christianity and the Bible were born," says St. Olaf Professor of Religion Gary Stansell. Malina's lecture is free and open to the public.

One Year's Time exhibit opening, gallery talk
NOVEMBER 6, 2003 — Running through Dec. 14 in Dittmann Center?s Flaten Art Museum, art enthusiasts will enjoy "One Year?s Time," a new exhibit that reveals the artistry of St. Olaf art faculty Meg Ojala and Ron Gallas. After a year-long sabbatical, the exhibit features photography by Meg Ojala, and painting and sculpture by Ron Gallas. An opening party will be held this evening from 5 to 8 p.m., followed by a gallery talk by the two artists on Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Dittmann Center museum hours: M,T,W,F 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Th 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Call 507-646-3556.

St. Olaf Choir, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra share the stage
NOVEMBER 6, 2003 — The St. Olaf Choir and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) will perform together this evening at 7:30 p.m. in Boe Memorial Chapel. Admission to the concert is by free ticket, available in the Buntrock Commons administrative office (507-646-3017). The all-Mozart program, conducted by Andreas Delfs, will include Symphony No. 29 and Requiem. Joining the choir and orchestra for Requiem will be soloists Alexandra Deshorties, soprano; Jennifer Larmore, mezzo-soprano; James Taylor, tenor; and Eric Owens, bass. The St. Olaf Choir will repeat its Requiem performance with the SPCO on Nov. 7 and 8 at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul.

Living legend to conduct St. Olaf Festival of Bands
Fennell
NOVEMBER 5, 2003 — St. Olaf Band Conductor Timothy Mahr says there are two eras of modern concert band history: pre-Frederick Fennell and post-Fennell. Fennell, a ?living legend,? will visit St. Olaf to receive an honorary degree Friday, and to conduct the Festival of Bands Saturday. Eighty-five Minnesota high schools are sending students to this year?s festival ? 30 more schools than last year.

High school teammates become senior co-captains on Ole football team
NOVEMBER 5, 2003 — Ole head football coach Chris Meidt didn't recruit linebacker Bill Germscheid and quarterback Brian Senske, who were senior captains of the 2003-04 team. But he knew the two -- who developed their close friendship on a high school team in nearby Apple Valley -- were leaders the moment he met them. "These are the kind of guys you want as sons-in-law," Meidt recently told the Star Tribune.

Women's soccer lose to the Knights
NOVEMBER 5, 2003 — Despite the long tradition of rivalry between St. Olaf and Carleton, the St. Olaf women's soccer team was unable to fight for a victory against their cross-town rivals on Saturday, November 1st. The Oles lost their last game of the season 6-2 at Carleton. The first goal for the Knights didn't come until the 23rd minute but from there it was all down hill. Though Kristi Parks (Sr., Wayzata, Minn.) with an assist from Katie Bierlein (FY, Apple Valley, Minn.) was able to sneak in one goal in the middle of the 4 scored by Carleton, the Oles faced a half time deficit of 3 goals.

Baseball expert invites fans and non-fans to lecture linking sports, ethics and society
Wee
NOVEMBER 5, 2003 — St. Olaf Professor of English David Wee loves baseball. On Nov. 13 he will convey that passion through a talk touching on recent sports references in the national media: Seabiscuit, corked bats, Ted Williams and ?chin music.? And his lecture isn?t just for sports fans.

Cross-Country men take third at MIAC Championships
NOVEMBER 5, 2003 — The Ole men's cross country team ran in the MIAC Conference Championships on Saturday at Como Park Golf Course in St. Paul. Running on the first day of November, the men's team finished in third place, in a tightly contested meet, where St. Thomas was crowned champion for the third time in four years, with a score of 42 points. The Knights from Carleton, the defending champions, finished a close second with 56 points. The Ole men finished only 10 points behind Carleton, with 66 points.

Renowned Trinidadian writer Earl Lovelace at St. Olaf for a rare reading
NOVEMBER 3, 2003 — Trinidadian novelist, playwright and short-story writer Earl Lovelace will give a public reading at St. Olaf College on Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Rolvaag Memorial Library 525. Earl Lovelace is one of a distinguished range of Trinidadian writers who, along with other novelists, poets and playwrights from the West Indies, have contributed so richly over the past fifty years to literature in English. His visit to St. Olaf College is a rare chance to hear his work as it was meant to be heard.

How much are we really learning?
NOVEMBER 3, 2003 — "How We Learn versus How We Think We Learn" is the topic of a lecture by visiting UCLA psychology professor Robert Bjork at 3:30 p.m. in Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater. Discover why learners are prone to illusions of comprehension, and why real-world instruction is seldom as effective as it might be. A reception follows. Call 507-646-6707.

Photography, ceramics and prints converge in two art shows at St. Olaf
NOVEMBER 3, 2003 — The Flaten Museum at St. Olaf currently has two art shows representing three artistic media. Two of the artists, Meg Ojala and Ron Gallas, are longtime St. Olaf faculty. The third is California native Jessica Dunne. The three have combined their work for a stunning show that runs now through Dec. 14.

St. Olaf celebrates its 101st Choral Day
NOVEMBER 2, 2003 — St. Olaf celebrates its 101st annual Choral Day, culminating in a public concert at 4 p.m. in Skoglund Cener Auditorium. The concert features more than 1,000 voices made up of Minnesota high school choir members and the five St. Olaf choirs: the St. Olaf Choir, Viking Chorus, Manitou Singers, Chapel Choir and the St. Olaf Cantorei.

Oles lose finale to Carleton and miss playoffs
NOVEMBER 1, 2003 — The Oles had a chance to clinch a berth in the MIAC playoffs with a win at home against Carleton on Saturday, but failed to do so with a dissapointing 1-0 loss in what proved to be the last game of their season. The Oles missed a spot in the MIAC playoffs by a margin of one game to the University of St. Thomas.

An evening with composer, conductor Rene Clausen
NOVEMBER 1, 2003 — Enjoy an evening with composer, conductor Rene Clausen. Dinner at 6 p.m. in Buntrock Commons, Valhalla Room, and open discussion with this internationally renowned composer who is a 1974 St. Olaf graduate. Clausen will share his thoughts on the composition process, copyright concerns and artistic license. Moderated by St. Olaf composer-in-residence Mary Ellen Childs, and sponsored by the Association of Choral Directors of Americas, St. Olaf student chapter, and Muziko Nova, St. Olaf?s student-run contemporary music organization. Call 507-646-6683.

Cobbers end Ole Football winning streak
NOVEMBER 1, 2003 — Concordia College defeated St. Olaf College 47-14 at Saturday afternoon in Moorhead, ending a St. Olaf two game winning streak. The Cobbers 531 yards of offense were too much for the Oles, who couldn?t answer the Cobber high charged attack.

Women's soccer struggle at Augsburg
NOVEMBER 1, 2003 — The St. Olaf women's soccer team struggled against unfavorable conditions and lost a disappointing game to Augsburg College 2-0 on Wednesday, October 29th.

'Familiar haunts' on campus include the occasional friendly ghost sighting
NOVEMBER 1, 2003 — Ghosts haunt places they enjoyed in life, or so it's believed. So perhaps it is good news that St. Olaf Dean of Students Greg Kneser keeps a "ghost file" of spooky happenings on campus, including the ghost of a former drama professor who helpfully whispers lines to student actors. Read about it in the Minneapolis-based Star Tribune.