Month: November 2018

Junior Jake Boykin and Senior Matt Berkner make a tackle for the Gusties during their game against the University of St. Thomas Nov. 3.
Sports & Fitness

Football ends the season defeating St. Olaf: Gusties close the season with a record of 6-4

The Gustavus Football team wrapped up its 2018 campaign last weekend with a 29-20 win over St. Olaf in Northfield.  The win came on the heels of a 14-13 loss against St. Thomas the previous weekend that was equally devastating and encouraging. Despite a heroic defensive effort, the Tommies were able to stage a late fourth quarter comeback and steal a victory.  “I’m just so … Continue reading Football ends the season defeating St. Olaf: Gusties close the season with a record of 6-4

Leah Lind
Schieffert’s time abroad has been filled with adventure, fun, and self-discovery.
Tales from Abroad, Variety

Tales from abroad: Josie Schieffert

Junior Communications Studies Major Josie Schieffert is packing her bags and getting ready to say “hooroo,” or goodbye, to her Australian adventures. Having begun her study abroad experience this summer, when many other Gusties were celebrating the 4th of July, Schieffert was saying goodbye to her family and boarding a plane in preparation of spending the next five months in the Down Under.    As … Continue reading Tales from abroad: Josie Schieffert

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Advice for the Floundering First-Year

Advice for the floundering first-year (11/9/18)

Dear first-years, The holiday season is quickly approaching, and that means you’re soon going to be stressing about what to give to friends and family. If you’re anything like me, you want to give everyone the perfect gift, but that often comes at a cost. Of course, everyone could use a little extra money, but how do you know if you’re ready for an off-campus … Continue reading Advice for the floundering first-year (11/9/18)

Leah Lind
Sports & Fitness

Gusties fall to Mayville State in season opener: Men’s Basketball looks for leadership among the team

A fierce first half battle deteriorated into a sizeable second half defeat for the Gusties this past Saturday in Lund Arena as they fell 93-68 to the Mayville State Comets. The lopsided final score disguises how competitive the first half was, as the Gusties took an early 21-13 lead behind eight points from Vannis Smith. Smith would lead all Gustavus scorers with 13 points on … Continue reading Gusties fall to Mayville State in season opener: Men’s Basketball looks for leadership among the team

Leah Lind
Sports & Fitness

Football ends the season defeating St. Olaf: Gusties close the season with a record of 6-4

The Gustavus Football team wrapped up its 2018 campaign last weekend with a 29-20 win over St. Olaf in Northfield. The win came on the heels of a 14-13 loss against St. Thomas the previous weekend that was equally devastating and encouraging. Despite a heroic defensive effort, the Tommies were able to stage a late fourth quarter comeback and steal a victory. “I’m just so … Continue reading Football ends the season defeating St. Olaf: Gusties close the season with a record of 6-4

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Students tabled outside the Evelyn Young Dining Room to inform students and promote voting.
News

2018 Midterm election results are in: Gustavus student organizations host events in light of recent election

The midterm elections on Tuesday, November 6, have no doubt been a topic floating around campus and have been for the few previous months leading up to this talked about event. Many student organizations and student leaders on campus have hosted events encouraging members of the Gustavus community to vote and make their opinions and voices heard. Gustavus has a campus coordinator for these midterm … Continue reading 2018 Midterm election results are in: Gustavus student organizations host events in light of recent election

Leah Lind
Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (11/9/18)

Monday, October 29 Campus Safety responded to Graffiti being written on a room door in Norelius Hall. Campus Safety responded to inappropriate harassing communications in Norelius Hall. Campus Safety responded to the Football Stadium for injury involving a player. The student was transported to ER via Ambulance. Tuesday, October 30 An AD and CF were returning to College View after any event and noticed three … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/9/18)

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News

Lecture on economic growth given as part of philosophy and economics workshop: St. Olaf professor shares research on wealth and property rights

From 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13 in Beck 101, Professor Colin Harris will be presenting his paper, “Wealth Destroying Property Rights,” as part of a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics workshop created by Gustavus. Professor Podemska-Mikluch arranged the lecture as part of the workshop, and chose Professor Harris because he “is an expert on the economics of property rights and the implications for … Continue reading Lecture on economic growth given as part of philosophy and economics workshop: St. Olaf professor shares research on wealth and property rights

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News

LALACS event addresses migration issues in the U.S.

The Latin American, Latina/o, and Caribbean Studies program is hosting an informative event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on November 14 in Confer Hall room 127. The event will present on the current issue of migration in the Americas. The group, also known by their acronym “LALACS,” is directed by Associate Professor Ana Adams. Adams teaches courses in Modern Languages, Literature, and Cultures along with … Continue reading LALACS event addresses migration issues in the U.S.

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Variety

Spotlight on: Measure by Measure

This week, the Gustavus Theatre and Dance department will be bringing to life William Shakespeare’s famous play, Measure for Measure. The play deals with themes like coercion, corruption, and sexual violence. The show follows the character of Isabella, a nun whose brother is sentenced to death by a government official named Angelo who offers to release her brother is she has sex with him, to … Continue reading Spotlight on: Measure by Measure

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