Year: 2014

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Moe Lecture by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie sparks campus-wide discusson

Alumni Hall lacked a sufficient number of seats to hold the hundreds of enthusiastic attendees of this year’s Moe Lecture in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, held on March 10. Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave the lecture, titled, “Performing Gender- Sometimes I do, Sometimes I don’t,” which focused on the feminist movement and gender roles in today’s global world. Adichie’s most well known books … Continue reading Moe Lecture by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie sparks campus-wide discusson

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‘GAC Talks’ premieres March 22

Gustavus students, alumni, and faculty will have an opportunity to share their passions and inspire the campus community through the premier of GAC Talks, sponsored by the Gustavus Campus Activities Board (CAB). The event will be held on Saturday, March 22 in Alumni Hall, beginning at 10 a.m. According to CAB Advisor Andrea Junso, GAC Talks are modeled after TED (Technology, Education, Design) Talks and … Continue reading ‘GAC Talks’ premieres March 22

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Building Bridges Conference affirms relativity of environmental justice

The impact of climate change has been a hot topic in recent news. With its notability in current events, Building Bridges Co-Chairs Junior Mark Zorrilla and Senior Kelly Dumais decided environmental justice was an appropriate choice for the 19th annual Building Bridges Conference. “Environmental justice stood out as an obvious choice for this year’s topic because of its prominence in current events and its location … Continue reading Building Bridges Conference affirms relativity of environmental justice

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Insurance Policy changes upset student groups

Gustavus has recently modified policies regarding institutional liability. One of these policies stresses that student organizations must take college vehicles if driving over 400 miles on a round trip or staying overnight. The other requires “potentially violent” club sports to have coaches. The two policy changes were made due to the college’s concern with students’ safety as well as the consideration of its own liability. … Continue reading Insurance Policy changes upset student groups

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Sports & Fitness

For first time in a decade, women’s hockey season concludes before the NCAA Tournament

This year marks the first year since 2003 that the Gustavus women’s hockey team will not appear in the NCAA Tournament. Despite not being able to clinch either the MIAC title or the MIAC Playoff title, the women feel they had a successful season. “The season went well overall. We definitely were hoping for a different outcome at the end of the season but we … Continue reading For first time in a decade, women’s hockey season concludes before the NCAA Tournament

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Sports & Fitness

Softball starts season on a high note

The Gustavus women’s softball season began on a high note. The women played their first four games in the RCTC Bubble in Rochester, MN. On March 1, the women lost their first game to the University of Dubuque, 5-4, in an eight inning contest. In their second game of the day, the women won against Loras College, 9-6. On March 2, the women lost their … Continue reading Softball starts season on a high note

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s hockey falls in Playoff Championship

The Gustavus men’s hockey team concluded their season with a 2-1 loss to the University of St. Thomas on Saturday, March 8 in the MIAC Playoff Championship game. After a 3-2 win over Saint John’s University in the MIAC Playoff Semi-Finals on Saturday, March 1, the team advanced to the MIAC Playoff Championship game for the third year in a row. Although the team’s ultimate … Continue reading Men’s hockey falls in Playoff Championship

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Gustie of the Week

Gustie of the Week: Stephanie Swanson

Senior Political Science and Communication Studies Major Stephanie Swanson has used her four years at Gustavus to develop her passion of absorbing cultures, deepen her involvement in the Gustavus community, and show off her bubbly personality. Stephanie grew up in Grand Forks, ND with a family that encouraged her college pursuit. Drawn to the personable community and great food, Stephanie chose Gustavus. She has given … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Stephanie Swanson

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Variety

Desolation of Smaug strikes gold

Nearly a decade after The Lord of the Rings movies, Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth and tries to emulate the same success with The Hobbit movies, based on the story that happened years before Frodo and the gang went on their quest. The first Hobbit movie divided both fans and critics, with many people criticizing the pacing and some mediocre special effects. Some think … Continue reading Desolation of Smaug strikes gold

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DeGeneres hosts most watched Oscars in ten years

The Oscars: a little golden statue to signify that a certain actor, film, song/music, etc. was chosen as the best of the best in the category. An estimated 43 million people gathered to watch the ceremony, the most viewers in ten years, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres on Sunday, March 2. It was the most-watched entertainment telecast since the “Friends” finale in May 2004. However, the … Continue reading DeGeneres hosts most watched Oscars in ten years

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