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<title><![CDATA[Bleeding doesn’t stop for Ole baseball]]></title>
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<author> Men clawed against Eagles in doubleheader </author>

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	The St. Olaf baseball team can't seem to catch a break. Already coming off of four straight losses, they added two more on Wednesday, losing both home games to UW-La Crosse. The losses put the Oles at 20-17 for the year (8-10 in the MIAC).
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	The St. Olaf baseball team can't seem to catch a break. Already coming off of four straight losses, they added two more on Wednesday, losing both home games to UW-La Crosse. The losses put the Oles at 20-17 for the year (8-10 in the MIAC).
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<title><![CDATA[Men’s track team shines in unique Rolex Classic]]></title>
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<author> Natalie Prittinen </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Natalie Prittinen<br><p>
	The St. Olaf and Carleton men's track teams went head-to-head on May 3 in a somewhat non-traditional meet. The goal of the annual Rolex Classic is to have particpants attain times that qualify them for nationals.
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<title><![CDATA[Competition and camaraderie at StOlympics]]></title>
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<author> Natalie Prittinen </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Natalie Prittinen<br><p>
	On May 6, a slew of fine St. Olaf athletes will abandon their native court, field, track or ice rink to compete against one another in the second annual StOlympics.
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<title><![CDATA[Behind the racket: Christine Muller]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span><br><p>
	NAME: Christine Muller '12

	SPORT: Tennis

	WHY THIS SPORT?: It's fun to play outside in the summer, and I love the team aspect.

	HOMETOWN: Shoreview, Minn.

	HIGH SCHOOL: Mounds View High School

	MAJOR/CONCENTRATION: Math and Statistics
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	NAME: Christine Muller '12

	SPORT: Tennis

	WHY THIS SPORT?: It's fun to play outside in the summer, and I love the team aspect.

	HOMETOWN: Shoreview, Minn.

	HIGH SCHOOL: Mounds View High School

	MAJOR/CONCENTRATION: Math and Statistics
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<title><![CDATA[A hooligans’ game played by gentlemen]]></title>
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<author> Alexi Garrett </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Alexi Garrett<br><p>
	Scrums, lineout, tryzone and ruckers. These words may not register in many Americans' minds, but all are a part of the daily lexicon of the St. Olaf men's rugby team.
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	Scrums, lineout, tryzone and ruckers. These words may not register in many Americans' minds, but all are a part of the daily lexicon of the St. Olaf men's rugby team.
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<title><![CDATA[OleFit introduces CrossFit to campus]]></title>
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<author> Olivia Koester </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Olivia KoesterScores participate in weekend fitness competition<br><p>
	The first OleFit competition, put on by the newly forged St. Olaf CrossFit Club, occurred in Tostrud on April 16 and 17.  Twenty-eight participants, 25 men and three women, completed the weekend's events.
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<title><![CDATA[Indoor track season off to slow start for women]]></title>
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<author> Dillon Davis </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Dillon Davis<br><p>
	After a successful indoor season, the women's track and field team was determined to keep its momentum going into the outdoor season. However, due to weather and injuries, the women have had to make certain adjustments to their training.
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	After a successful indoor season, the women's track and field team was determined to keep its momentum going into the outdoor season. However, due to weather and injuries, the women have had to make certain adjustments to their training.
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<title><![CDATA[Inclement weather gives rise to postponements]]></title>
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<author> Kristina Olson </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Kristina Olson<br><p>
	This year's chilly spring weather has made a profound impact on the season's outdoor sports. For many Ole sports teams, the slow thaw and late snow has meant game cancellations and postponements. Teams affected by the inclement weather include baseball...</p>]]>;



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	This year's chilly spring weather has made a profound impact on the season's outdoor sports. For many Ole sports teams, the slow thaw and late snow has meant game cancellations and postponements. Teams affected by the inclement weather include baseball...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Molly Erickson: MIAC-recognized]]></title>
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<author> Olivia Koester </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Olivia Koester<br><p>
	NAME: Molly Erickson '13

	SPORT: Golf

	HOMETOWN: Bloomington, Minn.

	HIGH SCHOOL: Thomas Jefferson Senior High

	MAJOR: Exercise science

	CONCENTRATION: Biomedical studies

	WHY I CAME TO ST. OLAF:  It sounds cheesy, but it just fe...</p>]]>;



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	NAME: Molly Erickson '13

	SPORT: Golf

	HOMETOWN: Bloomington, Minn.

	HIGH SCHOOL: Thomas Jefferson Senior High

	MAJOR: Exercise science

	CONCENTRATION: Biomedical studies

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<title><![CDATA[Men’s lacrosse club prepares for playoffs]]></title>
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<author> Julie Fergus </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Julie Fergus<br><p>
	The St. Olaf men's lacrosse team may be classified as a club sport, but all the work and efforts that go into this St. Olaf team push the boundaries of this classification.
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Men’s lacrosse club prepares for playoffs]]></media:title>
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	The St. Olaf men's lacrosse team may be classified as a club sport, but all the work and efforts that go into this St. Olaf team push the boundaries of this classification.
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<title><![CDATA[Quidditch players retain anti-Harry Potter attitude]]></title>
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<author> Despite popularity of the series, players clueless about the Boy Who Lived  </author>

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	Everyone knows it is practically an admissions requirement for St. Olaf students to read and memorize all seven Harry Potter books before they arrive on campus.
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<pubDate>Sun, 3 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	Everyone knows it is practically an admissions requirement for St. Olaf students to read and memorize all seven Harry Potter books before they arrive on campus.
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<title><![CDATA[Swim team’s failure to follow 30-minute rule leads to deaths]]></title>
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<author> Alex Ripperger </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.manitoumessenger.com/polopoly_fs/1.2530047!image/3178004804.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/3178004804.jpg><br /><br><p>
	In a stunning and tragic turn of events for athletics at St. Olaf, the entire swim team drowned in the <span>Skoglund</span> Pool on March 28. The incident occurred during the team's party to celebrate the men's first- place finish in the <span>MIAC</s...</p>]]>;



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	In a stunning and tragic turn of events for athletics at St. Olaf, the entire swim team drowned in the <span>Skoglund</span> Pool on March 28. The incident occurred during the team's party to celebrate the men's first- place finish in the <span>MIAC</s...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Public Safety goes “Superbad” ]]></title>
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<author> Sarah McGivern </author>

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	On March 18, telecom operator Katie Curtis '12 received a somewhat baffling emergency call. 'Um, I don't want to overstep my boundaries,' the anonymous student reported, 'but I swear I just saw Fred <span>Behr</span> drag racing in tandem with another ...</p>]]>;



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	On March 18, telecom operator Katie Curtis '12 received a somewhat baffling emergency call. 'Um, I don't want to overstep my boundaries,' the anonymous student reported, 'but I swear I just saw Fred <span>Behr</span> drag racing in tandem with another ...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Athletes ration blue Powerade]]></title>
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<author> Olivia Koester </author>

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	After 'Coca-Cola or Pepsi: the Decision,' athletes began to worry. Would their beverage of choice, blue <span>Powerade</span>, be available to pump them up once <span>SGA</span> announced the final tally? 
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	After 'Coca-Cola or Pepsi: the Decision,' athletes began to worry. Would their beverage of choice, blue <span>Powerade</span>, be available to pump them up once <span>SGA</span> announced the final tally?&nbsp;
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<title><![CDATA[An article not by Olivia Koester! – an article by Pat Slack]]></title>
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<author> Pat Slack ’10 </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Pat Slack ’10<br><p>
	A year ago, back in my glory days of being Sports Editor for the greatest college newspaper this side of the Cannon River, I wrote an article just like every other sports writer in the world about my predictions for March Madness and how much greater i...</p>]]>;



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	A year ago, back in my glory days of being Sports Editor for the greatest college newspaper this side of the Cannon River, I wrote an article just like every other sports writer in the world about my predictions for March Madness and how much greater i...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hockey teams devastated by Gustavus]]></title>
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<author> Olivia Koester </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.manitoumessenger.com/polopoly_fs/1.2513122!image/1868028337.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1868028337.jpg><br />Both men’s and women’s teams sustain losses  <br><p>
	The St. Olaf men's and women's hockey teams were both brought down by <span>Gustavus'</span> powerful play on Nov. 12 and 13.
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	The St. Olaf men's and women's hockey teams were both brought down by <span>Gustavus'</span> powerful play on Nov. 12 and 13.
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball ousted by St. Thomas in regional final]]></title>
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	After defeating St. Thomas in the regular season and in the <span>MIAC</span> Championship, the St. Olaf women's volleyball team prepared to face the <span>Tommies</span> a third time in the NCAA Regional Championship on Nov. 14.
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<title><![CDATA[Fielding questions:  Catie Christoffel]]></title>
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	NAME: Catie Christoffel '12

	SPORT: Soccer

	HOMETOWN: Woodbury, Minn.

	MAJOR: Biology

	CONCENTRATION: Neuroscience

	WHY I CAME TO ST. OLAF: Offered a good balance between academics and athletics; it was a perfect fit for me.

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	HOMETOWN: Woodbury, Minn.

	MAJOR: Biology

	CONCENTRATION: Neuroscience

	WHY I CAME TO ST. OLAF: Offered a good balance between academics and athletics; it was a perfect fit for me.

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<title><![CDATA[Cross country ladies earn bid to nationals]]></title>
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	<u>Men's Basketball</u>

	In the first game of the season on Nov. 15, the St. Olaf men overpowered Bethany Lutheran 96-84.

	Bobby Fong '12 led the team with 25 points.

	The men face Martin Luther College at home on Monday.

	 

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	In the first game of the season on Nov. 15, the St. Olaf men overpowered Bethany Lutheran 96-84.

	Bobby Fong '12 led the team with 25 points.

	The men face Martin Luther College at home on Monday.

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<title><![CDATA[Fencing Club: fighting for  fun]]></title>
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	St. Olaf's Fencing Club provides a flexible and diverting opportunity for both experienced fencers and first-timers to practice and perfect a sport they love.
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	St. Olaf's Fencing Club provides a flexible and diverting opportunity for both experienced fencers and first-timers to practice and perfect a sport they love.
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