Month: December 2016

Sports & Fitness

8-0 Women’s Basketball off to their best start in 14 seasons

The Women’s Basketball team is helping out with Gustavus’ electric bill this year by heating up the Lund Center. The Gusties are undefeated through eight games this year, marking their hottest start since the ‘02-‘03 season. Although the Gusties are playing well on both sides of the floor, offense is definitely their biggest strength. “You don’t really shoot 71 percent from the three-point line too … Continue reading 8-0 Women’s Basketball off to their best start in 14 seasons

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Basketball starts hot in the MIAC

The Gustie Men’s Basketball team is now 2-0 in the MIAC, and 2-2 overall in their 2016-2017 campaign after two straight wins against conference opponents in the past week.  On Saturday, December 3rd, they traveled to St. Paul to take on Macalester and led the game the entire way en route to a 15-point victory. The visiting Gusties were led by Sophomore Spencer Tollefson who … Continue reading Men’s Basketball starts hot in the MIAC

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Sports & Fitness

A whole new playing ground: Gustavus approves new $1.5 Million baseball field

It’s safe to say Minnesota winters are not big baseball fans. For years, their temperatures and spring snowfalls have been a frustration for players, coaches and fields alike. But after the 2017 season, Gustavus Baseball will be bringing the battle to a whole new ballfield. Their new $1.5 million turf ballfield that is. “This will be a huge addition to the program because it will … Continue reading A whole new playing ground: Gustavus approves new $1.5 Million baseball field

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Opinion

Managing stress in a healthy way

It is no surprise that finals stress us out. However, there are healthy and unhealthy ways of dealing with the stress associated with finals and other exams or projects. Over three million adults suffer from depression and/or anxiety. A good chunk of this percentage affects students. This is something that is unavoidable. But if coped with properly, you can easily get through the stress of … Continue reading Managing stress in a healthy way

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Opinion

Generalizing is something everybody does

One of the biggest issues that plagues our communication these days is generalization. When an issue is discussed, people are far too quick to apply a statement to an entire demographic of people just because a small portion of people who happen to be part of that demographic did something bad. This form of thinking and speaking is not only dangerously narrow-minded, but is also … Continue reading Generalizing is something everybody does

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Opinion

The worry of the liberal art

Philosophy, English, Classics, History. What do all these majors have in common? Existential dread. And why not? We learn to question what we are looking at, to discern the truth from someone else’s opinion. In the world we find ourselves walking, the idea of doing anything but specializing one’s major into a job by graduation is a scary one. Law school! Graduate school and teach! … Continue reading The worry of the liberal art

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Opinion

Why is it so hard to talk about birth control?

For years humanity has been working its way toward a medical milestone: male birth control. This progress made headlines in 2016 after reports of men dropping out of a birth control injection study due to side effects. These side effects increased acne, depression, and mood swings. Many women were outraged at these reports, as many of them have been experiencing similar side effects for years … Continue reading Why is it so hard to talk about birth control?

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News

Administrators will soon begin implementation plans for the Gustavus Strategic Action PlanAction plan highlight three main goals:

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, members of the Gustavus community met to discuss the college’s strategic plan. The plan, known formally as the Gustavus Acts Strategic Plan, began in 2016 and is set to continue until 2026. President Rebecca Bergman has committed to understanding the challenges that face higher education, in particular liberal arts colleges like Gustavus Adolphus College. The plan addresses the amounting concerns, and … Continue reading Administrators will soon begin implementation plans for the Gustavus Strategic Action PlanAction plan highlight three main goals:

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News

Gustavus students gets ready to present annual Psycological Research Symposium

Psychological Science Research Symposium The Psychological Science Research Symposium offers students the ability to share the research they have collected over the fall semester. This on-campus event, taking place from  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Dec. 9 in Beck Hall Torrey Atrium, is a great opportunity for Gustavus students to share their work with fellow members of the psychology department, along with the greater … Continue reading Gustavus students gets ready to present annual Psycological Research Symposium

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (12/9/16)

Wednesday, November 30 Campus Safety responded to a welfare check in Uhler Hall. Campus Safety documented the theft of Gustavus property from Sorensen Hall for a missing fire extinguisher. Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to a suspected drug violation in North Hall. Two students were referred to the campus conduct system for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Campus Safety and Res Life responded to … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (12/9/16)

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