by Jimena Fernandez | Jan 30, 2020 | Final Reflections
At our orientation meeting, one of the first activities we did was a K-W-L (Know, Want to know, Learn) chart. Of course, at that point, we could not complete the L (Learn) row in the chart because we had not left for DC yet, but these were some of my answers to the K...
by Jimena Fernandez | Jan 27, 2020 | Performances
During the Cold War, Afghanistan was occupied by the Soviet Union. In 1988, the Soviets withdrew from Afghanistan which began a period of instability. During this time, the Afghan group, the Mujahideen, were fighting to overthrow the communist government of the time....
by Jimena Fernandez | Jan 26, 2020 | Site Visits
In 2006 The Atlas Performing Arts Center reopened after being abandoned for approximately 33 years. Before this, the Atlas used to be one of four movie theaters in H Street. People from all throughout H Street came to the Atlas to see their movies. Sadly, in 1968...
by Jimena Fernandez | Jan 6, 2020 | Introductions
Hi, my name is Jimena Fernandez and I am a sophomore at St Olaf majoring in Music and Political Science with a concentration in Statistics. My main instrument is the flute and I’m part of Norseman Band. This year I have gotten more involved in the music...