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Bleeding doesn’t stop for Ole baseball

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).

Men’s track team shines in unique Rolex Classic

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.

Competition and camaraderie at StOlympics

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.

Behind the racket: Christine Muller

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 WHY I CAME TO ST. OLAF:  The food of course! PLANS AFTER OLAF: Wimbledon .

A hooligans’ game played by gentlemen

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.

Last Week

OleFit introduces CrossFit to campus

Scores participate in weekend fitness competition

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.

Indoor track season off to slow start for women

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.

Inclement weather gives rise to postponements

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, softball and women's tennis.

Molly Erickson: MIAC-recognized

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 felt like home, and the golf team had me sold during my overnight visit.

Men’s lacrosse club prepares for playoffs

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.