Day: November 11, 2016

Sports & Fitness

Volleyball sets sail for NCAA Tournament: The repeat MIAC Playoff Champions take on Wartburg in round one

Gustavus Volleyball has done it again, in eerily similar fashion. The Gusties are MIAC playoff champions after downing the Bethel Royals in a rematch of last years’ MIAC Championship. The Gusties trailed 17-14 in the first set but were able to rally back with six straight points. They held on to the lead and won 25-23. The second set was a close one. No team … Continue reading Volleyball sets sail for NCAA Tournament: The repeat MIAC Playoff Champions take on Wartburg in round one

Thanh Binh Pham
Sports & Fitness

Cross Country readies for a regionals run

Men and Women’s Cross Country have done a lot of running this fall, but their toughest race still lies ahead of them: their postseason run. The Men’s team is coming off an impressive season that culminated with a third place finish out of 11 teams at the MIAC Championships on Oct. 29. As a team the Black and Gold scored 77 points with a total … Continue reading Cross Country readies for a regionals run

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Sports & Fitness

Tommies too much for the Gusties: St. Thomas wins 40-6 in Gusties’ final home game of the season

The Gustie football team took to Hollingsworth Field for the last time of the 2016 season last Saturday against the fourth-ranked St. Thomas Tommies.  St. Thomas’ high-powered offense and superior size proved too much for the Black and Gold, as St. Thomas won 40-6. The last time Gustavus defeated St. Thomas was in 2007. The Gusties have been battling injuries all year long, but managed … Continue reading Tommies too much for the Gusties: St. Thomas wins 40-6 in Gusties’ final home game of the season

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Opinion

Don’t take your culture for granted

After attending these first few months at Gustavus Adolphus College, it is evident that as a first-year, it is an entirely new experience. This is not only me – it is for everyone who moves away from their families into a whole new situation they are not used to. It is clear that we, as college students, must adapt to the hustle and bustle of … Continue reading Don’t take your culture for granted

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Opinion

Election’s over and it’s time to get to work

The 2016 election has ended. Hallelujah. For the record, I’m writing this on Tuesday afternoon, so I don’t know who won yet. But I don’t need to know the election results to say what I’m about to say. Because regardless of who won, my message is this: it’s time to get to work. Every election cycle, people become fired up about politics for about ten … Continue reading Election’s over and it’s time to get to work

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Uncategorized

Gustavus fundraises for student benefit

Wednesday November 16th, the Gustavus Advancement office will sponsor the third annual Give To Gustavus Day. All members of the Gustavus community are encouraged to give generously between the hours of 6am and 9pm and share their giving on social media, so as to motivate friends and family to give generously as well and ensure that the college is able to provide a first class … Continue reading Gustavus fundraises for student benefit

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News

Gustavus community shines light on (un)happiness: Organizations on campus prepare to host three-week series of workshops

A series of (Un)happy workshops will be happening on Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in The Dive. The first session is on Nov. 14. The workshops consist of three different topics, and were created through a collaboration between the Diversity Center, Counseling Center, Academic Support Center, and ILS Houses. The different organizations all work with students during challenging times. Because of this, they have … Continue reading Gustavus community shines light on (un)happiness: Organizations on campus prepare to host three-week series of workshops

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News

Tri-Sigma encourages students to get moving: Sorority hosts annual Zumbathon to raise money for the ‘March of Dimes’

Greek life is known for their philanthropy events that aid various sorts of organizations. The most recent Greek event is Tri-Sigma’s annual Zumbathon. The Zumbathon is being hosted on Sunday, Nov. 13 in the Lund Aerobics room. The money raised from the Zumbathon supports the March of Dimes. Tri-Sigma is a national sorority that wishes to connect women through bonds of friendship and leadership. Tri-Sigma … Continue reading Tri-Sigma encourages students to get moving: Sorority hosts annual Zumbathon to raise money for the ‘March of Dimes’

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (11/11/16)

Thursday, November 3 A Gustavus student reported damage to his car while it was parked in the Bjorling parking lot. Campus Safety responded to a report of inappropriate communications in Sorensen Hall. A political poster had been written on with curse words. Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to a noise and alcohol violation in Sorensen Hall. Two students were referred to the campus conduct … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/11/16)

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