Month: March 2011

News

AmeriCorps reaches out to students to volunteer

AmeriCorps programs are being launched statewide in an effort to recruit more volunteers and tutors to help Minnesota children in reading and math. This means that Gustavus students are welcome to take an initiative in these new programs for the 2011-2012 school year. The two programs, Minnesota Reading Corps (MRC) and Minnesota Math Corps (MMC), are recruiting over 900 tutors across Minnesota. The Minnesota Reading … Continue reading AmeriCorps reaches out to students to volunteer

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Features

Women’s History Month

Public celebration of women’s history began in our nation in 1978, originally known as “Women’s History Week.” The week that was originally selected included March 8, International Women’s Day. In 1981, Congress approved a resolution proclaiming a national Women’s History Week, which was then expanded to the celebration to an entire month in 1987, and March was officially declared Women’s History Month. “The purpose [of … Continue reading Women’s History Month

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Renee Guittar — Dancing Queen

Renee Guittar laughs all the time. “If anyone wanted to be the most caring, adorable, loving, genuine person, they should talk to Renee Guittar,” Junior Elementary Education Major Ashley Neaton said. Perhaps it’s the wide, bright smile, the memorable laughter or the incredible amount of purple belongings she owns that makes people want to get to know her. But once they meet Renee, they understand … Continue reading Renee Guittar — Dancing Queen

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Variety

On-campus movie: Fighter’s flight

The 2010 boxing movie, The Fighter, on a superficial level follows the stereotypical sport movie plotline. The formula for such a movie goes as follows: The protagonist comes from a rough family and background, but has true talent. Because of this, no one, including himself, thinks he’ll be able to win whatever sport he’s playing. That is, of course, until he finds the inspiration and … Continue reading On-campus movie: Fighter’s flight

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Variety

Sacred Space: A time to relax

Sacred Space is an event sponsered by the chaplain’s office  periodically to help Gustavus community members relax from their hectic lives. Sacred Space offers a nuetral space on campus for community members to enjoy the quiet relflection time. Held in Alumni Hall, Sacred Space is open to various spiritualities about once a month and offers a variety of ways for people to relax, mediate and … Continue reading Sacred Space: A time to relax

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Variety

President’s Ball tickets on sale

Gustavus’s 28th annual President’s Ball will take place on Saturday March 19. This Gustie tradition, planned by the Campus Activity Board (CAB), will be held in St. Paul at the Riverfront Crowne Plaza. Entertainment will be provided by the Rockin’ Hollywoods, as well as a DJ and a special performance by the Gustavus Swing Club. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a social … Continue reading President’s Ball tickets on sale

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Variety

Gustavus Idol searches for talent on campus

About When: March 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Where: Market Place What: All-campus talent competition sponsored by Building Bridges. Audience will vote for the best performance. Performers Include: Peter and The Magic Tone (Senior Biology and Life Science Teaching Major Peter Larsen, Junior Public Accounting Major Kory Freeburg) Guitar medley Performers Sophomore Religion Major Kelly Peterson Song Junior Political Science Major Eric Halvorson Phonetic … Continue reading Gustavus Idol searches for talent on campus

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Opinion

Is happy*

* Happy, in this context, has more than just one meaning. But M. Night Shyamalan didn’t get famous by putting the twist in the title, did he? A lot of media attention has been given to the spike in suicides among homosexual teens during the last year.  The “It Gets Better Project” is a prevention movement launched in response to the problem of these suicides. … Continue reading Is happy*

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