Month: October 2013

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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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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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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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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Sports & Fitness

Insanity and yoga classes provide welcome study break

Wednesday night Insanity Insanity offers a completely different feel for a workout class. Where yoga is slower paced and calm, Insanity brings loud, upbeat music, bright lights, and fast paced moves. If you walk into the aerobics room Wednesday at 5 p.m., you can expect to witness a group of people motivating and helping each other through challenging strength and cardio moves. The class was … Continue reading Insanity and yoga classes provide welcome study break

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Club teams possess enthusiasm in abundance

Student athletic clubs at Gustavus Adolphus College allow students to be a part of a team and commit to a sport without being a part of the NCAA. Gustavus offers a variety of club sports for both men and women during the fall 2013 season, including rugby, tennis, and ultimate Frisbee. Many students have assumptions about club sports that are not necessarily true. Club athletes … Continue reading Club teams possess enthusiasm in abundance

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Features

Fall Fashion

Fall has arrived, which means it’s time to pack away the brightly colored tank tops, bro tanks, and shorts in favor of a warmer and more neutral-colored wardrobe. If you don’t already have these staples of fall fashion, be sure to head to your favorite store or thrift shop to get your closet ready for autumn. Ladies, you’ll want to invest in a cute, well-fitting … Continue reading Fall Fashion

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