Month: May 2017

News

Gustie Cup reach record figures: Annual entrepreneurship competition offers $10,000 in prize money

This Saturday, the third Annual Gustie Entrepreneur Cup will host a number of aspiring entrepreneurs, in hopes of propelling their products to a more professional level. At the event, judges will distribute $10,000 in prizes, and the first-prize winner will receive $5,000 and automatically move on to the semi-finals of the “Minnesota Cup”, which is the largest statewide start-up competition in the country! “[The Minnesota … Continue reading Gustie Cup reach record figures: Annual entrepreneurship competition offers $10,000 in prize money

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News

Honors Weekend draws attention to academic excellence

Gustavus is proud to be home of many elite students. From winners of Fulbright scholarships, to internships at Harvard, there is no shortage of high-achieving students at Gustavus. As a community, Gustavus does not let its pride fall short and spends an entire weekend every spring celebrating its most elite scholars, musicians, and artists. Honors Weekends is used as a time to celebrate and showcase … Continue reading Honors Weekend draws attention to academic excellence

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News

A sign of spring: the housing uproar: Students once again dissatisfied with shortage of upperclassman options

Gustavus has always lauded their status as a four-year residential college, where students have to live on campus unless they fit special criteria or get permission. However, as of late, students have been wondering if it is something the college should be bragging about, or if it is a time for a change. Junior Alex McHugh is currently living in complex for the second straight … Continue reading A sign of spring: the housing uproar: Students once again dissatisfied with shortage of upperclassman options

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (5/12/17)

Monday, May 01 ● Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to an alarm in an apartment in College View that was caused by a firework (smoke bomb) set off by an unknown person. ● Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to a reported weapons policy violation in Norelius Hall. Tuesday, May 02 ● Campus Safety responded to North Hall for a medical assist. One student … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (5/12/17)

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Feature Photo, Features

Summer 2017

With the end of the school year only a few mere weeks away, the days of beautiful weather and late nights are ahead. For those who are planning to spend the summer in the Twin Cities, there are plenty of exciting activities to fill the beautiful days and nights in the Minneapolis-St.Paul area. From concerts to food festivals, there’s something for everyone! Minneapolis Aquatennial July … Continue reading Summer 2017

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Tales from Abroad, Variety

Tales from Abroad – Laura Isdahl

Last spring, instead of the flat prairie farmland of St. Peter, I was surrounded by mountains and a chilly ocean with swarms of penguins zooming by. I studied abroad in South Africa as part of a program called, “Multiculturalism and Human Rights.” There were twenty-two students in all, and we journeyed all across South Africa. We were based in Cape Town, but took excursions to … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Laura Isdahl

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Variety

Gustavus Handbell Choirs ring out the year

The Gustavus Handbell Choirs are preparing for their final concert of the spring. Auditions for handbells take place each fall, and individuals are placed in a group based on their schedule, interest, and prior experience with handbells. “There are four groups. This is the largest enrollment that I’ve had in handbells yet. There are 44 members,” Director of the Handbell choirs, Dr. Chad Winterfeldt said. … Continue reading Gustavus Handbell Choirs ring out the year

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Jordan Lovestrand

Many Gusties study abroad at least once in their Gustavus career. How many can say they traveled to Israel and studied dance for a year? Jordan Lovestrand from Bloomington, Minnesota was able to study at the Rothberg International School and Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. “It was spontaneous.” Jordan said. “I wasn’t even expecting to study abroad. There was this gut feeling that just … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Jordan Lovestrand

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Sports & Fitness

Season comes to an end for Men’s Golf: Gusties finish sixth out of 16 teams at St. John’s Invitational

The Gustavus Men’s Golf team wrapped up its season last weekend competing in a 16-team field at the St. John’s Spring Invitational. The Gusties finished in sixth place, moving up two places in the final day of the tournament. The first round of the two-day tournament was played at Territory Golf Club in St. Cloud, while the second round was played at Monticello Country Club … Continue reading Season comes to an end for Men’s Golf: Gusties finish sixth out of 16 teams at St. John’s Invitational

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