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Silhouette of woman holding puzzle piece for the article 19 Years of Indigenous
A look into Indigenous identities
Aiyana Cleveland, News Reporter • October 22, 2024

Last Monday, Oct. 14, was Indigenous People’s Day, a celebration of Indigenous folks worldwide. Despite not having the day off, I still took...

HIPS hosts Indigenous Peoples' Day Social
HIPS hosts Indigenous Peoples' Day Social
Aiyana Cleveland, News Reporter • October 22, 2024

Last Monday, Oct. 14 marked Indigenous People’s Day, formerly known as Columbus Day. In 2021,...

Many constituents of the Hamline-Midway neighborhood attended the town hall to raise attention on issues they cared about to local politicians. One constituent wore a paper bag during the event reading, "We may be ugly...but we still get hungry".
Hundreds gather for first Hamline-Midway town hall
Anabel Bradley, News Reporter • October 22, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 17, over 350 Hamline students and Midway community members gathered in Bush...

On Thursday, Oct. 17, President Murray, Dean of Students Patti Kersten and members of Hamline Students For Justice help a meeting regarding the proposal for Hamline to implement a Social Responsibility Committee. After 40 minutes of deliberation, the two parties came to a consensus on how to move forward and what still needs to be done before a formal proposal is submitted.
Students for Justice return to the chalkboard
Alex Bailey, News Editor • October 22, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 17, student leaders from Students for Justice (SFJ) met with Dean...

Nosferatu (1922): A Symphony of Horror
Nosferatu (1922): A Symphony of Horror
Erik Larson, Life Reporter • October 22, 2024

“Nosferatu. Does this word not sound like the midnight call of the Bird of Death?...

Title IX: Defending students from sex discrimination
Title IX: Defending students from sex discrimination
Anabel Bradley, News Reporter • October 22, 2024

Every year, Hamline students complete mandatory Title IX training, whether that is...

Due to the size of the Minneapolis-St Paul metro, Metro Transit provides easy access to transportation across the metro. One such way of traveling across the metro is through the Green Line light rail system.
Best destinations to go to on Metro Transit
Hiroko Zeleke, Life Reporter • October 18, 2024

The Twin Cities public transportation system, Metro Transit, can take passengers...

Joker 2 Illustration
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024): A Maddening Mess for Two
Erik Larson, Life Reporter • October 18, 2024

“I wanted to come out here as Joker. I was gonna go on an...angry rant. And blame...

The history behind The Nightmare Before Christmas: how a poem became a Halloween classic
The history behind The Nightmare Before Christmas: how a poem became a Halloween classic
Alex Jaspers, Life Reporter • October 18, 2024

“The Nightmare Before Christmas,” is the world’s very first stop motion feature...

Halloween Blues
Halloween blues: a frightening reality for adults
Aiyana Cleveland, News Reporter • October 18, 2024

Halloween was one of my favorite holidays growing up and still is to this day. One...

Disabilities in the Classroom
Disabilities in the Classroom
Alex Rausch, Reporter • October 16, 2024

Disabilities in the Classroom Disability accommodations have been utilized in...

Campus goes dark to illuminate light pollution at inaugural Night Festival
Campus goes dark to illuminate light pollution at inaugural Night Festival
Maya Chinnappa, Reporter • October 16, 2024

Hamline’s first-ever Night Festival on the evening of Oct. 9 featured talks, telescopes...

Due to the large amount of work that goes into keeping PiperXpress, Craig has a staff of student workers who help him with the day-to-day tasks.
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Craig Vinson: The patriarch behind PiperXpress
October 2, 2024

Craig Vinson, the head of Hamline University’s PiperXpress mailroom, has a journey as diverse as the packages the mailroom receives daily....

Campus cravings: Best bites next door
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Campus cravings: Best bites next door
September 11, 2024

Pho Pasteur - 3 min walk Located just down the street from Anderson Center, Pho Pasteur is a Hamline staple. Its menu contains various delicious...

Elisa Lopez and Oliver Engstrom take the lead in office
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Elisa Lopez and Oliver Engstrom take the lead in office
September 11, 2024

Following their unopposed presidential campaign, junior Elisa Lopez and senior Oliver Engstrom begin their term as the respective External and...

Dr. Laura Dougherty revealing information regarding her upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet, including audition information along with a general explanation of her unique approach to the classic play.
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Epic Love, Satirical Dreams and Dynamic Dance
September 3, 2024

Hamline University’s Department of Performance, Production, and Community (PPC) is gearing up for an exhilarating 2024-2025 season, featuring...

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