Month: September 2016

News

Greek life experiments with new way of recruiting: Snap-bidding is introduced this year to give more students a chance to go greek

Potential New Members Snap Bidding. New Member Period. All of these terms are part of the new Greek bidding process. Traditionally, the national sorority chapters have followed different rules than SAE and the local chapters. However, new protocols have been put in place this year  in an attempt to unify the national and local chapters. National chapters like Alpha Sigma Tau and Sigma Sigma Sigma … Continue reading Greek life experiments with new way of recruiting: Snap-bidding is introduced this year to give more students a chance to go greek

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Feature Photo, Features

Fellow Friends

Also known as Resident Assistants, Dorm Advisors, or Senior Resident, the Gustavus Collegiate Fellows (CFs) offer far more than dorm assistance. CFs are identified as leaders on campus with ties to Gustavus’s core values – Excellence, Community, Justice, Faith, and Service. The Collegiate Fellow program operates within Residential Life, a larger organization committed to a student-focused approach to campus housing and student life. Prior to … Continue reading Fellow Friends

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Beneath The Crown

Beneath the Crown (9/16/16)

What’s an important lesson you learned over the course of your life? “I’ve learned a lot of patience. Just from starting college, but also from when I was a camp counselor. I can’t think of any specific instances right now, but I definitely had my patience tested as a camp counselor.” What’s a philosophy you live your life by? “I like to try to test … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (9/16/16)

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Variety

Grammy Award-Winning Quartet Opens the 2016- 2017 Gustavus Artist Series

   Every year, Gustavus aims to provide culturally engaging and artistic programs for students, staff, and the St. Peter community. These programs range anywhere from musical performances, to art showcases and dance productions.    On Friday, September 16, The Gustavus Artist Series and The Office of Fine Arts will be hosting one of the first musical events of the year. The Turtle Island String Quartet … Continue reading Grammy Award-Winning Quartet Opens the 2016- 2017 Gustavus Artist Series

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Variety

Acclaimed Pianist Naomi Niskala to Perform at Björling

Included among Gustavus’ impressive upcoming slate of musical performances, pianist Naomi Niskala is a name that should not go unnoticed. Raised by her Japanese/Finnish-American parents, Niskala grew up in Rochester, New York and would eventually move to Tokyo, Japan. She possesses degrees from the Yale School of Music, the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and the New England Conservatory of Music. Niskala … Continue reading Acclaimed Pianist Naomi Niskala to Perform at Björling

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Variety

The Purge: Election Year is Nothing Presidential

As the third installment in the dystopian thriller/horror Purge series, you would expect Election Year to bring something new to the formula that was radical enough to turn heads. While the filmmakers did attempt this, the execution was poor and made little real effort to shake anything up. The first thing that came to mind when I heard about this movie was how genius it … Continue reading The Purge: Election Year is Nothing Presidential

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Sports & Fitness

Macalaster too strong in MIAC opener: Rough start continues for Men’s Soccer as overtime goal drops them to 1-6

The Gustavus men’s soccer team started its 2016 season with a 5-3 loss at Wartburg College. “It wasn’t the result we wanted but still a good performance,” Gustavus Head Coach Mike Middleton said. “The game could have gone either way.” After 10 minutes of play, the ensuing 10 minutes resulted in a flurry of goals. Gustavus started the scoring at the 10:12 mark on a … Continue reading Macalaster too strong in MIAC opener: Rough start continues for Men’s Soccer as overtime goal drops them to 1-6

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Sports & Fitness

Volleyball rolls over opponents: Hot start has Gusties set for MIAC play

After one of the best seasons in school history last year, the Gustavus Volleyball team has picked up this season right where they left off. Compiling a record of seven wins and two losses in non-conference play, the team is pleased with the way things have started this season. “Our season kicked off to a great start. It has been a blast! We played some … Continue reading Volleyball rolls over opponents: Hot start has Gusties set for MIAC play

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Janet Jennings

A Collegiate Fellow embodies community, service and inspires excellence. A Collegiate Fellow is a friendly resource to the residents of their hall and develops relationships. Gustavus’s Residential Life staff pride themselves on finding individuals that can lead and uphold the college’s core values. Collegiate Fellow Janet Jennings, Pre-Med Senior Psychology major, and Russian minor from Inglewood, California is one of these leaders. “She upholds the core … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Janet Jennings

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