Homecoming Weekend: events you should know about

On Saturday September 29th, from 8:30am-11:30am there will be a Student Alumni and Parent Volunteer Project on the St. Olaf Natural Lands to remove Buckthorn (see pictures). The St. Olaf artist in residence will use the removed for Buckthorn for good (and not evil) by creating an art display that will be in Dittman that will educate about the negative effects of Buckthorn on the land and surrounding trees. Want to learn more? (of course you do!) check out the website devoted to this unique project: click here
But wait there's more (there has to be more, it's Homecoming after all)
This Saturday The Limestones will be performing with Face, a nationally recognized all-vocal rock band. Face was started by Ben Lunstad (class of '92) six years ago. Since then, Face has been awarded the National Audience Favorite Award at the Harmony Sweepstakes National Finals in San Francisco.
Both of these great events are brought to you by the Student Alumni Association.

It's not too late to get involved

You've got time, I know you do. So, get involved!

The Student Life Committee and the Curriculum Committee are looking for students to join up. Sign-up and have a say in issues about your life here on the hill, or the curriculum and General Education requirements.

Applications are outside the Student Activities Office.
Applications are due Monday, October 1st.

Sha sha shop for your Fall Concert tickets online -- and save!

Let's face it, we're all fans of Ben Kweller and probably Mason Jennings too. Having decided to attend Fall Concert-which happens Saturday, 6 October at 7:00 p.m. in Skoglund Center Auditorium-your next step is to order tickets online through stolaftickets.com.

By ordering tickets online, you pay only $10 - that's 30% off the student door price of $15. Each student can order up to four tickets at the student price. The non-student price is $20 online and $25 at the door.

New this year! Your student idea can now get you not one ticket at student price, not two tickets, but four tickets at student price. So call your friends and get 'em their tickets

Announcements

Two things have been kept in the dark.

There have been speculations:
Is Michael Jordan coming for fall concert?
I heard it was O-town and Brian McKnight

Or how about the Homecoming theme...
I heard it was Oles under the Sea
No, I heard it was Holy Oles

Needless to say, there's been a lot Overheard at Olaf this week.

Let's put the rumors to rest.
St. Olaf Homecoming 2007: Oles Adventures in Wonderland


St. Olaf Fall Concert 2007: Ben Kweller and Mason Jennings

Congratulations New Senators

Yesterday, we had SGA senator and hall council elections.

Through the magic of voting and democracy we are now able to present to you the newly elected St. Olaf College Student Government Association Senators:

Thorson Hall Senator - Charles DeBeck
Ellingson Hall Senator - Erik Lane
Mohn Hall Senator - Carrie Zimmerman
Kildahl Hall Senator - Morgan Harden
Rand Hall Senator - Brandon Button
Ytterboe Hall Senator - Andrew Foxwell
Hoyme Hall Senator - Michael Renkawitz
Mellby Hall Senator - Taylor Brorby
Larson Hall Senator - Alice Kovacik
Hill Kitt Hall Senator - Kim Spitzfaden
Honor House Senator - Annie Knutson
Off-Campus Senator - Allie Jones

Multicultural Senator - Jose Ramirez
International Senator - Leijing Wang
Faculty Life Senator - Greta Fure
Student Life Senator - Kelin Loe
Northfield Senator - Wade Hauser
Review and Planning Committee Senator - Matt Gallagher
Curriculum Senator - Emily Sonnesyn


Thanks to all those who ran, and all those who voted.

Updates updates!

The blog rings are beginning to buzz at St. Olaf.

Check out new blog posts from SGA president Tyler Hauger to find out what's to come from SGA.

And check out President Anderson's newest post where he explains all the great efforts St. Olaf undertakes to make our campus more sustainable.

Blogs a plenty here at Oleville!

Vote today: do it because it feels good

General education requirements. Off-campus living. Diversity. You talk about these and other issues all the time. Now is your chance to do something about it.

Today, SGA is holding elections for faculty committees and hall senators. These students represent you on committees that make decisions about curriculum, student life, faculty hiring, and lots of other things. And, of course, they escalate your concerns to the administration when you need help.

Come to the polling place at the foot of the Caf stairs in Buntrock commons from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. today for voting and candy. Or, click the link below to be directed to the online ballot. Either way, you're doing your part to keep campus democracy alive.

http://fusion.stolaf.edu/formcreator/ (Login and click "Fall Elections").

Candidate Forum Tonight

I would like to cordially invite you to the fall SGA Candidate Forum that will be held this Monday, Sept 17th from 7-8 pm in Valhalla.

With elections taking place for 10 different positions this Wednesday, Sept 19th- take the time to educate yourself on the issues and the candidates. Hear from the candidates, ask critical questions, and make an educated vote.


A quick recap:

WHAT: SGA Fall Candidate Forum
WHEN: Monday, Sept 17th from 7-8 pm
WHERE: Valhalla

We've got updates

You need to know what's new at Oleville, you need to know what's been happenin' in the world of the web. We've got your web updates right here.

It's the weekend so you've got the time...

In the "Take a break blogs" Sophomore John Manke continues his pursuits of turning lead into gold in his Alchemy blog. He's got a new post about Strawberry Jam, check it out.

Also, President Anderson is back on the blogging horse. Check out the Administration blogs and his first post of the 07-08 school year.

And hey, if you got a killer idea for a blog, drop me a line: sgawebmaster@stolaf.edu

Elections approaching

The candidate packets were de yesterday, so that means that voting is right around the corner. Check out all the applications and make an informed decision. You can see the packets posted on the bulletin board outside the cage. Also they will be going up on Oleville before the weekend, so stop back and check it out!

Johnny Holm Band this Tuesday!

Tuesday Night, the Johnny Holm Band will play cover song upon cover song. It all begins at 10 pm in the Pause

Viking Yearbook Quest

The Viking Yearbook: a great way to build your resume and have the
best semester of your life!

We are looking for students who would are creative and enthusiastic
who would like to be on our staff.

We have almost every position
open: Photographer, Section Editor, Section Manager, Layout Designer &
Head Editor. Every class is welcome to apply. Applications can be
found on our office door: Buntrock 109 (by the post office) and are
due Tuesday, September 11.

If anyone has any questions, they can
contact me, Brittany Hawke: hawke@stolaf.edu.

Good Music Tonight

Normal when someone says the words "student band" people cringe and think of poorly written lyrics, 3 chord repetition and poor vocal harmonization.

But this is St. Olaf, we're a music school, remember?

So when I say that Masses with Masses and The Plagiarists are playing tonight in the Pause you should get really excited. While both are comprised of St. Olaf students, they are not "student bands" in the sense that you're used to. These are legitimate, talented, musicians.

Come and enjoy their music tonight in the pause at 9pm.

Drive-in Movie: Shrek 3

Tonight Tonight!

The Student Activities Committee presents the annual drive-in movie. Come to the Buntrock plaza at 9pm for a showing of Shrek The Third. Bring blankets and a cuddle buddy for what promises to be a great evening.

Co-curric fair today

Stop by behind buntrock today from 5-7pm for the co-curric fair. All student orgs will be putting their best foot forward for the new school year with information, interest sheets, candy, and free stuff. What more could you want?

Mission IMPROVable Tonight!

Mission IMPROVable (www.missionimprovable.com), an improv comedy act will be performing tonight in the Pause. The show starts at 10pm.

Here's how it works:
"A team of "Agents" is deployed to your event with an array of comedy
improv games (missions) in the style of "Whose Line is It Anyway?"

Every Mission IMPROVable show revolves around the audience's suggestions as
inspiration for the funny, leaving the audience feeling so good, it should
be illegal. Don't worry it is legal, but it shouldn't be."

Come check it out!

Ari Herstand Tonight!

Don’t miss the 1^st show of the year! Ari Herstand plays tonight at 8 in the Pause with special guest Lucy Michelle. Admission is free with your Ole or Carl ID card, and $5 for general public. You don't have homework, you don't really want to unpack anymore, so go hear some great music, for FREE.


One more time that's:
Ari Herstand with special guest Lucy Michelle
Lion's Pause Mane Stage
8PM
Free with Ole or Carl ID

See you there!

Week One and Beyond

Well, move in day went well. Ole the lion made some stops and photo-ops, President Anderson (affectionately known as PDA) directed new students and handed out water, and first years got their first taste of St. Olaf life.

And Week One marches on. Things have been great, the freshman class appears eager and ready for whatever St. Olaf might throw their way (I'm specifically talking about Playfair). And while they haven't been fully embracing all that St. Olaf offers (This time I'm talking about the week one photo contest, click the "Week One Fun" button above for more information), it's been a great few days and all is well on The Hill.

But today, everything changes...

Because today the campus swells from around 1,000 students to about 3,000 students. A big welcome goes out to all upperclassmen returning to campus today.

The final days of summer are dwindling away, classes start Wednesday morning, so enjoy the next couple of days and rest up for the beginning of first semester.