Day: October 4, 2013

News

Hate crime shocks campus, still seeking answers

On the morning of Monday, Sept. 30, the Gustavus community received an email that weighed heavily on students, faculty, and staff alike; a member of the Gustavus community had been targeted by a hate crime. Ending her address with a call to action, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students JoNes VanHecke wrote, “Reclaim your community by stepping forward and sharing what you … Continue reading Hate crime shocks campus, still seeking answers

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News

Big Partner Little Partner continues to thrive 50 years later

This year marks the 50th anniversary for Big Partner Little Partner (BPLP), the largest student volunteer organization on campus. For half a century, the program has connected Gusties with local youth, fostering deeper connections between the college and its community, while mentoring future generations of leaders. The organization was first established by Gustavus students in 1963 with the continued support of the college and United … Continue reading Big Partner Little Partner continues to thrive 50 years later

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News

Relocation and Renovation: Special Collections comes to the library

Not many students are aware of the large collection of rare and unique books in the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library. The collections are currently in the process of being relocated from the third level to the second level of the library. “Currently, the Special Collections are on the upper level of the library with the archives. The room next to the large computer lab is … Continue reading Relocation and Renovation: Special Collections comes to the library

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News

Tobacco-Free Initiative rekindles old debate

There’s a growing trend on college campuses to completely ban smoking and tobacco use. The Gustavus Tobacco Free Initiative stems from this nationwide movement and advocates for a tobacco-free campus. The student-led group is partnering with the American Lung Association to support a campus wide tobacco ban. Junior Jack Healy, an intern for the American Lung Association, describes the intentions of the Gustavus Tobacco Free … Continue reading Tobacco-Free Initiative rekindles old debate

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Variety

Tales from Abroad (10/4/2013)

We planned to meet up at Minneapolis-St. Paul-International Airport to check-in together  two hours before departing on our flight to Amsterdam. We were embarking together on a three month adventure on the Antioch Women and Gender Studies in Europe program. The program was set up so that we got a chance to live in the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland, including a break … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (10/4/2013)

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Variety

Despicable Me 2: even more minion madness

The first Despicable Me movie released in 2010 was one of Universal Pictures’ biggest hits, which was a surprise since it was not produced by the animation kings of Disney or Dreamworks. What did they do afterwards? They did what any franchise that made over $500 million would do (other than make spin-off TV shows or reboots).  They made a sequel. Does Despicable Me 2 … Continue reading Despicable Me 2: even more minion madness

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Variety

Painting the Place Between merges artistic mediums

Painting the Place Between, is a feature-length documentary by Assistant Professor of Art and Art History, Kristen Lowe, will be premiering at the Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota on Dec. 6,  2013. There will be a reception to meet the artists showcased in the film at 6:45 p.m. before the screening at 7:30 p.m. “My hope for the film is that the audience will … Continue reading Painting the Place Between merges artistic mediums

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Sports & Fitness

Bridging the gap between athletics and academics

The Sports Faculty Liaison Program at Gustavus is a new program—so new that very few people have heard about it. The program intends to bridge the gap between student athletes and faculty members. Jeff Owen, Faculty Athletic Representative, and Kari Eckheart, Assistant Athletics Director for Student Athlete Services in Athletics and Assistant Director in Alcohol and Drug Education, will assign volunteer faculty members to the … Continue reading Bridging the gap between athletics and academics

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Sports & Fitness

Baseball team hard at work during offseason

The Gustavus baseball team will not start their regular season until March, but that does not mean they are taking time off. In compliance with NCAA Division III rules, the team is allowed 12 practices during the fall, and the Gusties are making the most of them. “We’ve been having team practice for a couple hours every Monday and Wednesday, and we scrimmage on Saturdays. … Continue reading Baseball team hard at work during offseason

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