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Alumna tries out for Olympic marathon
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008 — Jenna Boren '99 recently had the opportunity to compete in the Olympic marathon time trials in Boston. "The crowds were great and the course was cool. I just tried to make the most of what I had," Boren says.


Turning ideals into philanthropic action
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008 — St. Olaf seniors Peter Schattauer and Maggie Matson are leading this year's Senior Giving Campaign, which aims to instill a sense of philanthropy in the Class of 2008. "As alumni, it is time to start intentionally thinking about the way our values are reflected in the way we spend our money," Schattauer says.


A recipe to save the world
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008 — St. Olaf seniors Katie Godfrey '08 and Danielle Stoermer '08 have created a cookbook that focuses on preparing healthy, locally grown food. "I hope the cookbook begins a discussion about the importance of eating local and seasonal foods and how doing so can benefit one's health, the environment, the community and the world," Stoermer says.


Senior soloists to perform with St. Olaf Orchestra
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008 — Selected senior singers and instrumentalists will each solo with the St. Olaf Orchestra during a May 9 concert. The event will feature a variety of music pieces, including the premiere performance of a composition by St. Olaf Professor of Music Justin Merritt.


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The campus in bloom.

IN BLOOM -- Spring finally has arrived at St. Olaf. The campus is blossoming and students are playing Frisbee, biking and just enjoying being outside after a slightly longer-than-usual winter. Photo by David Gonnerman '90.

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