Visiting the Oles today

Today I'll be visiting Northfield's St. Olaf College. This liberal arts school is known for, among other things, its Norwegian history, Lutheran faith, strength in music, and its beautiful campus -- one of the prettiest in the state, I hear.

And food. It apparently has some of the best food of any college in the U.S.

Should be a charm.

Just one thing: What the heck does Um Yah Yah! mean?

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