Year: 2014

News

Campus Safety Sergeant Mike English retires after 14 years

After 14 years of dedicated service, Campus Safety Sergeant Mike English is retiring from his position at Gustavus. To celebrate his diligent work and highlight his accomplishments, there will be a farewell reception today, March 28, in the Three Crowns Room. English is originally from Portland, Oregon and has lived in various places around the United States due to his previous career in the United … Continue reading Campus Safety Sergeant Mike English retires after 14 years

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Dove Real Beauty Speaker inspires students to consider media influence and body image

Real Beauty Speaker Stacy Nadeau opened her presentation on Friday,  March 21 with a warning that she would be completely open and honest with the audience for the entirety of her allotted hour and a half. Nadeau followed through as she discussed her own body insecurities, as well as eye-opening topics that hit home for many in the audience. According to Nadeau, who was a … Continue reading Dove Real Beauty Speaker inspires students to consider media influence and body image

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News

Showcase unites sophomore class

Members of each Gustavus class have a sense of pride for their school and their fellow classmates. On March 20, members of the class of 2016 came together to celebrate talents during the Sophomore Class Showcase. The only requirements for participating were being a member of the sophomore class and having a talent to share. Sophomores Britta Johnson  and Olivia Tusa, who are both class … Continue reading Showcase unites sophomore class

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Sports & Fitness

Try a Tri, sign up for the Take the Hill Triathlon

Competitors competed in the swimming, biking, and running portions of the 2012 Take The Hill Triathlon. This year’s triathlon is the sixth time this event has been held. All proceeds benefit Insulindependence, a non-profit organization that helps people with diabetes lead healthy and active lives. Registration is still open for the event at takethehilltri.org. Gustavus Office of Marketing and Communications The sixth annual Take the Hill … Continue reading Try a Tri, sign up for the Take the Hill Triathlon

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Sports & Fitness

Vikings rebuild through free agency

The 2014 NFL season has officially begun – the free agency market officially opened on March 11. Now is when teams begin to release old players and sign new ones in preparation for the playing season. The Minnesota Vikings began their 2014 season on a high note.  The Vikings went into the free agent market with a great deal of money available for them to … Continue reading Vikings rebuild through free agency

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Sports & Fitness

Human Performance Lab offers services to students and faculty

T he Gustavus Health Fitness majors are looking to promote the Human Performance Lab (HPL) as a resource for both students and faculty on campus. The HPL is located in Lund Center, and its services are available to all students and faculty free of charge. The HPL can be used as a tool for individuals to help measure their fitness levels, and for assistance from … Continue reading Human Performance Lab offers services to students and faculty

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Sports & Fitness

Gustavus students take on National Athletic Training Month

March is National Athletic Training Month, and the Gustavus Athletic Training majors have been spending their time raising awareness about their program with various activities around campus. “The month is really valuable for getting the word out about what exactly we do and where we can apply our skills. A lot of people have misconceptions about what athletic trainers do and so we use this … Continue reading Gustavus students take on National Athletic Training Month

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Gustie of the Week

Gustie of the Week: Adwoa Afreh

For the majority of Gustavus students the question “Where are you from?” is simple. It’s something they can answer quickly, without hesitation. For Senior Adwoa Afreh, it is the opposite.  She was born in Ghana and lived there until the age of eleven, when she and her family moved to Chicago. “I call two places home . . . Chicago and Ghana. I can’t say … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Adwoa Afreh

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Variety

Gustavus Choir performs at esteemed conference

We are all aware of the talent the Gustavus Choir (G-Choir) posesses. Many heard their breath-taking performance at Christmas in Christ Chapel. G-Choir was recently invited to Des Moines, Iowa to perform at the American Choral Director Association conference. The American Choral Director Association (ACDA), holds a regional conference every other year where choral directors gather at a convention that includes performances by select choirs. … Continue reading Gustavus Choir performs at esteemed conference

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