Month: November 2014

News

Study Abroad Fair educates students on travel

The study abroad fair took place last Thursday, giving students the opportunity to explore their options and learn about study away experiences that nearly 50 percent of Gusties partake in. More than 250 students gathered at the fair to learn about studying abroad. Some knew what they were looking for, others were just beginning their search. Study Abroad Advisor Jill Fischer led the fair in … Continue reading Study Abroad Fair educates students on travel

Dustin Luhmann
News

Peg O’Connor featured in the New York Times

The recent publication of Philosophy Professor Peg O’Connor in the New York Times blog, “The Learning Network,” is generating awareness and an opportunity to delve into the philosophy of addiction. “I’ve been a philosophy professor for almost 20 years, and I have been in recovery for 27 years, but it’s really in the last maybe six years or so that the two pieces have intersected, … Continue reading Peg O’Connor featured in the New York Times

Dustin Luhmann
Features

Yik, Yak, Yuk?: Being anonymous gives students a sense of power that doesn’t always help the community

When students are asked “Why did you come to Gustavus?” a common response is “I loved the feeling of community.” It is one of our five core values clearly printed on a pillar in the Evelyn Young Dining Room. What happens when something on campus could be destroying that sense of community? Confession sites and mobile apps have become a popular trend within the last … Continue reading Yik, Yak, Yuk?: Being anonymous gives students a sense of power that doesn’t always help the community

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Calendar

Entertainment (11/14/14)

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.”- Albert Einstein Across 3. Biscuit on the ice 4. Flower associated with Veteran’s Day 6. Poker hand consisting of ‘Aces and Eights’ 8. ‘Allegory of the Cave’ creator 9. Runner-up in the 2014 World Cup 10. Brothers who flew the first airplane 12. Country the United States assaulted during … Continue reading Entertainment (11/14/14)

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Variety

Get on Up for the father of funk

It certainly is an interesting time to see Get on Up. James Brown, cast by Chadwick Boseman, is a controversial singer with a life worth seeing on film. Other than various television crime dramas, Boseman’s also known for portraying the legendary Jackie Robinson in 2013’s 42, so he’s no stranger to biopics about influential African-Americans in pop culture history. This time Boseman is joining  director … Continue reading Get on Up for the father of funk

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Variety

Students direct Gustavus Theatre Galleries

Every year the Theatre and Dance Department gives students the opportunity to present their work. Alternating between the two arts, this year theatre students will showcase their talents in the Gustavus Theatre Galleries. The showcase will feature three plays with two of them being student directed. That Time, originally written by Samuel Beckett, will be directed by Junior Theatre Major Thomas Buan. Samuel Bekett is … Continue reading Students direct Gustavus Theatre Galleries

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

Tales from Abroad (11/14/14)

Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. Iwas originally interested in going to Malaysia because everyone I knew who had done a study abroad had gone to a European country where the cities were pretty similar to the cities here in the United States. I thought Malaysia would offer an experience less touched by … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (11/14/14)

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Variety

Second annual Junior Jam unites class of 2016

Gustavus’ Courtyard Café is often a center for all kinds of events. The Café has hosted musicians, famous and renowned speakers, and many student-organized events. On Thursday, Nov. 6, beginning at 8:30 p.m. and running until 9:30 p.m., the second annual Junior Jam showcase filled the Café and the Campus Center with music and other talents from the members of the junior class. Junior Jam … Continue reading Second annual Junior Jam unites class of 2016

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Gustie of the Week

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Delaney Sweet

Whether she’s representing the student body in Student Senate, welcoming in first-years as a Greeter, making people laugh through Line-Us, or exercising her passion for political science in the College Democrats, Junior Delaney Sweet brings her passion and enthusiasm everywhere she goes. “Delaney works so hard for this campus. Her involvement and her attitude make her a stand out member of this community and I … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Delaney Sweet

Dustin Luhmann