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Community Action J-Term class assists Building Bridges

Students from the “Social Change and Community Action” J-term class are joining with Building Bridges to help plan and organize this year’s conference, “Hidden in Plain Site: Recognizing and Rejecting Rape Culture.” Associate Professor in Religion; Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies; Peace Studies; and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies Thia Cooper first started teaching this course seven years ago. Cooper wanted a course that … Continue reading Community Action J-Term class assists Building Bridges

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Living the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in our own time

Gustavus has been hosting speakers on campus to celebrate and remember the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. since a national holiday was declared in his honor in 1986. This year’s speaker was Reverend Dr. Jamie Washington, a pastor at a Baptist church in Maryland, a founding member of the Social Justice Institute, and founder of the Washington Consulting Group. He has over … Continue reading Living the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in our own time

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Unique Gustie Traditions

Traditions are a large part of a Gustavus experience, from traying down Old Main Hill to taking pictures at the Gustavus Entrance sign to eating Frost Your Owns. The traditions we have adapted over the years are something that a majority of the campus population can participate in. However, there are also new traditions developing that have been created by different groups of current students … Continue reading Unique Gustie Traditions

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Variety

2015 Academy Award Nominations stir controversy

Last week the nominations for the 87th Academy Awards were announced alongside the usual excitement and disappointment. Among the biggest nominations for the year, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Birdman, have both received nine nominations. Considered by many to be the biggest snub of all nominees is Selma. Receiving two nominations, one for Best Picture and one for Best Original Song, Selma was herald by … Continue reading 2015 Academy Award Nominations stir controversy

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Gustavus Choir sings in European Cathedrals

This year, Gustavus Choir students are spending their January-Interim experience touring England and France. The trip is designed for parents, friends, and Gustavus alumni to visit sites in England and Paris while also having the opportunity to attend performances by the Choir. The tour began Jan. 16 and will end on Jan. 31. The annual tour is part of G-Choir’s course study of performance. Choir … Continue reading Gustavus Choir sings in European Cathedrals

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Big screen entertainment for a small budget

Gusties that were disappointed to see the St. Peter movie theater close now have a new alternative for their cinematic entertainment in the form of Mankato’s Ciné Grand. The theater formerly known as Mankato Place Theater at the Mankato Place Mall is now reopened as the Ciné Grand and has the movies and deals Gusties don’t want to miss. As someone who’s formerly worked at … Continue reading Big screen entertainment for a small budget

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Gustie of the Week

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Allison Hosman

Growing up in Custer, South Dakota without many good friends, now Junior Allison Hosman remembers turning to books for comfort. In second grade she began reading the Harry Potter series and frequented the library so often that the librarians had memorized her number. To this day Allison continues to revisit the series every year and wears a Harry Potter tattoo with pride for the numerous … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Allison Hosman

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