Day: February 26, 2010

Features, News

BEER. it’s what’s for breakfast … and lunch … and dinner

The annual underground student event known as Case Day has come and gone once again, leaving a wake of headaches and empty cans. Last Saturday, some students awoke to meet a challenge—to drink 24 beers in a day, regardless of the legal drinking age. This event has been a thorn in the side of campus and community officials for years, but students continue to participate. … Continue reading BEER. it’s what’s for breakfast … and lunch … and dinner

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News

Annual Day at the Capitol’s emphasis hits home with students

Gustavus students are offered opportunity to talk with Minnesota legislatures about college funding In one week’s time, on Thursday, March 4 2010, a number of Gustavus students will once again flock to Minnisota’s Capitol grounds in St. Paul to try to make their voices heard by legislators. Each year, the Day at the Capitol presents an opportunity for those interested in taking an active role … Continue reading Annual Day at the Capitol’s emphasis hits home with students

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News

Africa Night promises a cultural experience

Pan Afrikan Student Organization (PASO), will be hosting Gustavus’ annual African Night on Friday, March 5, 2010 in Alumni Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. African Night offers Gustavus students an opportunity to experience various parts of the diverse African culture. “The African Night is a good occasion for Gustavus students and the St. Peter community to gain some insight into some aspects of … Continue reading Africa Night promises a cultural experience

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News

Gustavus’ rendition of The Vagina Monlogues raises awareness

Each year the Gustavus campus, along with many others across the nation, hosts V-Week. V-Week is a weeklong celebration of women and their vaginas. It concludes with performances of Eve Ensler’s play The Vagina Monologues. This year, the Gustavus performances of The Vagina Monologues are on the evenings of Friday, March 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., with … Continue reading Gustavus’ rendition of The Vagina Monlogues raises awareness

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Max Beyer: Representing Gustavus to the max

Whether he is in the classroom or on the stage, you are most likely to find Sophomore Computer Science Major Max Beyer amusing crowds of Gusties. The Eagle Scout and dedicated First Degree Blackbelt originally from Saint Peter, Minn., has shared numerous talents on our campus. The most obvious of these talents is his ability to entertain. After seeing several LineUs shows, Max was immediately … Continue reading Max Beyer: Representing Gustavus to the max

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Variety

Students band together to host Loney Fest

If you have been to a hockey game recently, you might have noticed people throwing hockey pucks into the rink between periods. You may have also noticed people wearing wristbands bearing the slogan “Brendan—strength and hope.” This is in honor of Brendan Loney, a Gustavus student who was in a diving accident that broke his neck this past summer. On Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9:00 … Continue reading Students band together to host Loney Fest

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Variety

Shutter Island is unreal, literally

Martin Scorsese has done it again. One of the most famed directors in Hollywood history has struck cinematic gold once more with his newest film Shutter Island. The movie, adapted from a book of the same name written by Dennis Lehane, is the epitome of a psychological thriller and will leave you second guessing reality for some time after you leave the theater. Shutter Island, … Continue reading Shutter Island is unreal, literally

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Variety

Local Minnesotan Freya Manfred gives poetry reading

Poet Freya Manfred will be reading from her newest book of poetry, Swimming With A Hundred Year Old Snapping Turtle, on Thursday, March 4, 2010 in the Lind Interpretive Center. The poetry reading is open to the public and will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Manfred has received several awards for her poetry including the Minnesota Poetry Award. She also has five … Continue reading Local Minnesotan Freya Manfred gives poetry reading

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Opinion

“Truth’s” manipulative influence

We must refuse to become the subjects of society’s supposed truths. What do I mean? Everywhere we look we are being influenced by different societal forces, some good, some not so good. The media is telling us what to believe about Tiger Woods, the church is telling us how to worship, our roommates are telling us not to eat out of the pan and pretty … Continue reading “Truth’s” manipulative influence

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Opinion

I don’t care about apathy

Apathy is at once wonderful and annoying. It’s this brilliant song of people saying: “Whaddja do last weekend?” “Not much, watched the Olympics and had a couple beers.” Absolutely mindless dialogue we still seem to find interesting to talk about, despite the fact that the formula of sports event/party/going out and drinking never actually changes. And the conversation of the following week revolves around complaining … Continue reading I don’t care about apathy

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