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“Kwaidan” (1964): Telling the stories of strange spirits
The Oracle
Original Language Title: 『怪談』 “As long as I live, I’ll continue to play the biwa. I’ll play with all my soul to mourn those thousands of spirits who burn with bitter hatred.” As October once again rolls around, many decide to get into the spooky season by putting on a classic horror movie, sometimes telling...
The “Right to Fix” Ballot Measure for St. Paul is a vote for your future
The Oracle
St. Paul has some of the oldest housing in the country, which has resulted in a constant back and forth between the landlords and renters of the city. Between the landlords refusing to fix a problem or denying it exists, it’s a constant headache that for a while has just been the status quo. This...
Why do we love ghost stories?
The Oracle
The month of October is a favorite month for many, as it signals the beginning of the spooky season and Halloween is something that is at the forefront of people’s minds. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Halloween is dressing up and getting candy. The second and third, though, are spooky...
Street FC: Find community or flimsy concept?
The Oracle
Street FC: Find community or flimsy concept? I want to start this article by saying that the people who use Street FC aren’t some enemy of mine. Street FC as a business, however, is a new installment in the long line of products and platforms meant to monetize the act of meeting people and doing...
Banging Bingo teaches about sexual wellness
The Oracle
Sex in The Dark Event By: Ollie Pfeiffer On Monday Oct. 12, Peer Wellness Educators hosted a sex-positive event called, Sex in The Dark. With a gothic bingo theme, students gathered to learn about sex-positive facts and advice through anonymous questions and playing bingo with sexual terminology. Bingo terminology included birth control names, terms for...
ITS advises students on phishing emails
The Oracle
Within the recent weeks, there has been a sudden increase in the number of phishing emails or text messages students have received. From false Paperless Post to RSVP emails, the increase has been notable in the amount of reports Public Safety has published for student awareness. Hamline students have been questioning where these messages are...
Piper volleyball digs in, beats Augsburg 3-1
The Oracle
Piper’s Dig it In Against Augsburg The week of Oct. 12 is an important one for Hamline Volleyball. Not only did they have their Dig Pink game (which is also their Code Red game), but during this, they faced one of their closest competitors: Augsburg. The teams faced each other at 7:00 p.m. in Hutton...
Wesley Center welcomes new religious guidance
The Oracle
As the 2026-2027 academic year begins, Hamline University has announced the Wesley Center Interim and returning Chaplains: Reverend Mariah Furness Tollgaard as interim University Chaplain, Reverend Heather Grantham as support for Christian students, Ailya Vajid as support for Muslim students, Rabbi Esther Adler as associate chaplain for Jewish life and Rever
Carleton takes high-scoring football game from Pipers
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Carleton takes high-scoring football game from Pipers Hamline football took a 41-49 loss against Carleton on Saturday, Oct. 17. Hamline had held a lead on a conference top-four Carleton squad going into halftime and the fourth quarter. Less than eight minutes in, Hamline took a 14-0 lead off of two drives capped by passing touchdowns...
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