Ytterboe the Dog

Ytterboe the Dog

Ytterboe the Dog Jeff M. Sauve Nearly sixty years after his fateful demise, Ytterboe the Dog (affectionately known as Bo) remains very much a part of St. Olaf campus lore. Although he belonged to no one in particular, the black mongrel with chow traits first appeared...
Wind Chime Memorial Tower

Wind Chime Memorial Tower

Wind Chime Memorial Tower Emily Hoar In the wake of the death of St. Olaf College Professor of Religion and Philosophy William “Bill” Narum in May 2000, his family established a fund to honor his belief in community cooperation and to promote integration between...
Willis Hall

Willis Hall

Willis Hall Adron Mason Finished in 1872, Willis Hall was the first permanent building erected at Carleton College. It was named after Susan Willis Carleton, wife of William Carleton, a Boston gas lighting manufacturer who donated $10,000 to pay off the college’s debt...
West Gymnasium

West Gymnasium

West Gymnasium Ben Weiss On September 3, 2006, Carleton student and varsity swim team captain Ted Mullin lost his battle with sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Beloved by students and faculty alike, he was completely invested in college life. He exhibited a strength and...
Well-Worn Footpath

Well-Worn Footpath

Well-Worn Footpath Jeff M. Sauve What do golf balls, bullet casings, baby food jars, and a 1902 silver half dollar all have in common? Each item was found by someone poking around in Norway Valley. Since the early 1880s, students have made the woods their playground,...