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“Salaam Bombay!” (1988): Realism in poverty
Erik Larson, A&E Editor • November 12, 2025

Original language title: “सलाम बॉम्बे!” “Ma took me to the circus... and left me there. She said: ‘Don't come...

Junior Nikolai Dulak gets ready for the next play
Men’s Hockey skates into their first games of the 2025-26 season
Megan Gunderson, Sports Reporter • November 12, 2025

The long-awaited men’s hockey season has begun! On Friday, Nov. 7, the home opener against...

One of our Hamline Pipers continues to evade an opposing player's attempts to steal the puck.
Women’s Hockey gets off to great start in 2025-26 season
Matias Vega, Sports Reporter • November 12, 2025

The Hamline women’s hockey team remains undefeated after a commanding 9–1 win over Wisconsin-Superior...

Hamline Women's Cross Country Alumni from left to right: Mary Howell Langlie, Sue Klappa and Allyson Hartle are seen laughing and enjoying the conversation at the 50 year celebration luncheon for Women's Cross Country on Oct. 31.
“We did it because we loved it:” Women’s Cross Country celebrates 50 years of hi…
Ella Sime, Sports Editor • November 12, 2025

Fifty years ago, a small but committed group of women laced up their running shoes...

A real Piper would never...
A real Piper would never…
November 12, 2025

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“Mississippi Masala” (1991): Love across cultures
Erik Larson, A&E Editor • November 12, 2025

“Struggle? Look, I'm a Black man born and raised in Mississippi. Ain't a damn thing...

Sequoia Nagamatsu (left) speaking to Oracle member Alex Jaspers (right) about the making of his book and certain pop culture references that he made
Minnesota author creates a community around grief through his book
Charlotte Fleck, Variety Editor • November 12, 2025

Grief is a hard concept for many and to read it in a book sparks feelings readers...

Why I Am a Faculty Advisor for Turning Point USA
Why I Am a Faculty Advisor for Turning Point USA
November 12, 2025

Hamline is a liberal island. Students here generally lean politically to the left....

The lost art of 2D animation in Disney
The lost art of 2D animation in Disney
Fenani Ahmed, Opinion Editor • November 12, 2025

There was a time when Disney movies felt like they were alive. Not because the characters...

The Night Festival hosted a 30~ minute posters and projects section where attendees could listen and ask questions about the specific research the presenters had conducted. Topics discussed varied from LEDs, safety, wildlife and human health, astronomy, and public policy.
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A night festival full of student research brings Hamline students together
November 3, 2025

After a long and contentious debate, the mayoral forum ends with a more lighthearted question; what's your favorite pizza? How did they answer? From left to right, we have Adam Dullinger (pepperoni), Kaohly Vang Her (none), Yan Chen (sausage and mushroom), and incumbent Melvin Carter (Hawaiian pineapple).
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Mayoral candiates visit Hamline campus in anticipation of election
November 2, 2025

Candidates for the St. Paul mayoral race visited Hamline’s campus for a student moderated forum in anticipation of the Nov. 4 election. On...

While their debate hit some contentious topics, the candidates consistently remained both civil and insightful in a student led forum on Oct. 28. Attending the mayoral forum (from left to right) are Adam Dullinger, Kaohly Vang Her, Yan Chen, and incumbent Melvin Carter.
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On the Twin Cities Mayoral Races: Why researching candidates is important
November 2, 2025

Once again, it is time for residents across St. Paul and Minneapolis to head to the voting booth — this time to elect a new mayor for their...

After a student-led forum on Tuesday, Oct. 28, the mayoral candidates take the conversations from the stage to the students. Pictured here, a group of Hamline students speak directly with incumbent Melvin Carter.
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Loco for local: St. Paul Mayor Carter in Anderson Center
November 2, 2025

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter visited Hamline University on Thursday, Oct. 30, during lunch, encouraging students to get involved in local politics...

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