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Elanna Kohner (left) and Christine Muller (right) walking off the court after winning their doubles match against Bethel's Claire Keller and Emma Thole. Despite Kohner and Muller's efforts, their victory was the only one seized by Hamline in their April 16 match against Bethel.
Pipers aim to rebound after streak snapped by MIAC’s best
Ella Sime, Sports Reporter • April 25, 2025

For seven straight matches, Hamline women's Tennis could not be stopped. Showcasing their impressive game aspects of depth, grit and seasoned...

Madame Web (2024): A film that “won” some “awards”
Madame Web (2024): A film that “won” some “awards”
Erik Larson, Life Reporter • April 25, 2025

“I’ve seen that man before, Ezekiel Sims. He was in the Amazon with my mom when she was...

On Monday, April 7, St. Paul mayor Melvin Carter III appointed Matt Privratsky as interim council member for Ward 4. Privatsky previously worked as an aide for his predecessor, former council member Mitra Jalali, as well as working at the Director of Government Affairs for Nokomis Energy.
St. Paul mayor appoints interim council member amid internal city council conflict
Anabel Bradley, Junior News Editor • April 24, 2025

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stepped in to appoint Matt Privratsky as an interim council member...

A deep sea dive into "Jaws" and its cultural impact
A deep sea dive into “Jaws” and its cultural impact
Alex Jaspers, Life Reporter • April 23, 2025

“BA DUM.” Just those two thunderous notes are enough to sink dread into some...

First-year Jacob Hanson (left) and Oracle Staff Member sophomore Cinnia Chan (right) play accordion and violin to distract from the protestors' speeches.
Crowd of students confronts anti-abortion protesters at Old Main
Clarissa Hayes and Jordan Fauks April 22, 2025

Three Evangelical Christian demonstrators stood on the sidewalk by Old Main on Tuesday,...

The creative writing house is seen as a beacon for Minnesota's creative writing community. The cutting of funding and support for Hamline's creative writing program would create a void in the community.
Hamline community voices concern for the unclear future of Creative Writing MFA cornerstone
Maya Chinnappa, Reporter • April 22, 2025

Despite Hamline faculty unanimously voting to save the Creative Writing Masters of...

Festival Outfit or Cultural Appropriation?
Festival Outfit or Cultural Appropriation?
Fenani Ahmed, Opinion Editor • April 22, 2025

Every year, as the desert sun rises over Coachella Valley, music and fashion lovers...

A glimpse into the blueprints behind "FAB-U-LAND"
A glimpse into the blueprints behind “FAB-U-LAND”
Aiyana Cleveland, Columnist • April 21, 2025

The latest show in Hamline’s current performance season, “FAB-U-LAND,” transported...

A weekend of wellness and whimsy with R.I.S.E Yoga
A weekend of wellness and whimsy with R.I.S.E Yoga
Darby Comiskey, Life Reporter • April 21, 2025

Hamline’s R.I.S.E. Yoga Club carried out a Wellness Retreat for 11 students at...

Junior Abby Tapajna running in the Women's 5000 meter event at the Hamline Invitational. Tapajna completed the event with a time of 19 minutes and 29.18 seconds.
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Abby Tapajna goes the distance at Gustie Twilight
April 24, 2025

Unlike all other track and field events that happen at every meet, there is only one 10k race every season. On Friday, April 18, junior long-distance...

Commentary: The limits of neutrality
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Commentary: The limits of neutrality
April 15, 2025

Throughout my career, I have believed that universities should generally avoid making statements on political issues on behalf of the institution....

GSSRC Coordinator Eli Scriver leaves after a successful nine months
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GSSRC Coordinator Eli Scriver leaves after a successful nine months
April 15, 2025

In the Gender, Sex & Sexuality Resource Center’s (GSSRC) April newsletter, it was announced that current coordinator and Spectrum advisor...

Hamline faculty votes unanimously to reject MFA sunset proposal
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Hamline faculty votes unanimously to reject MFA sunset proposal
April 11, 2025

In a unanimous vote, Hamline faculty rejected a motion to phase out the Creative Writing Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) program, which had been proposed...

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