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Academic Support Center will host open house

The Academic Support Center has undergone a number of changes in the past two years, the most noticeable being a name change from Academic Advising. This name change is more than a symbolic gesture, as it indicates a change in direction and the broadening of services they offer. Settled into the new title and responsibilities, the center is still making adjustments. “The Academic Support Center … Continue reading Academic Support Center will host open house

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Student talk show is the “Talk of the Hill”

Members of the campus and broader community now have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with two students who have opened discussion through their new program, “Talk of the Hill”. The talk show is hosted by Junior Religion and Philosophy Major Logan Boese and Junior Political Science Major Paget Pengelly, both of whom are employed by the Office of Marketing and Communication. Vice President of … Continue reading Student talk show is the “Talk of the Hill”

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Features

Gustavus Alumni: Where are they now?

Students and alumni often say that Gustavus will always have a special place in their heart. Usually, it’s four years that people remember for the rest of their lives because of the friends they’ve met, professors that have taught life lessons, involvement in activities, and being immersed in the Gustavus culture. After graduation, most Gusties will go their separate ways, to attend grad school, find … Continue reading Gustavus Alumni: Where are they now?

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Sports & Fitness

Equestrian team takes on the Midwest

Since its revival in 2005, the Gustavus Equestrian Team has been going strong, working to create a welcoming place for anyone to come and share their love for horses. According to Senior Captain KaLeigh Berg, there are currently twelve competing members and nine non-competing members on the Gustavus team. Berg is Co-Captains with Senior Katie Diederichs. The two have lead the team together since their … Continue reading Equestrian team takes on the Midwest

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Sports & Fitness

Volleyball defeats St. Olaf in Dig Pink event

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Gustavus Women’s Volleyball Team defeated St. Olaf College 3-2 at home, taking advantage of St. Olaf’s incoming four-game losing streak. The win is much-needed following two MIAC losses, putting the team at 3-2 in the conference and 8-10 overall. Entering the second half of the season with a conference win is one reason for Head Coach Rachelle Sherden’s optimism. “The … Continue reading Volleyball defeats St. Olaf in Dig Pink event

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Opinion

Who am I, what’s my vocation, and where can I find it? Part 2

Two weeks ago I left you with the question of why does focusing on your future job close the door on true vocation? The biggest mistake I see when it comes to vocation is we automatically associate it with a certain job or occupation. “I am supposed to be a third-grade teacher”, or “I am called to be a radiologist” for example. True vocation is … Continue reading Who am I, what’s my vocation, and where can I find it? Part 2

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Opinion

Colorblindness: IT’S REAL

I am colorblind. This usually shocks people, for some reason. Amazingly, even after so many years of social and medical advancements, colorblindness is still rather unheard of and shocking to hear for most people. I grew up with it. One of my least favorite things is that when I tell people I’m colorblind, they immediately point to the nearest object and tell me to identify the … Continue reading Colorblindness: IT’S REAL

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Opinion

The love and lies of GAC Love Confessions

Gustavus Love Confessions is our ultimate guilty pleasure. For many students, there is a love hate relationship with it, but it has arguably been the Facebook page which elicits the most chuckles and sighs of affection among our College’s student body. While it may not have as many people following it as Overheard at Gustavus, the latter having roughly three thousand members to Love Confessions’ … Continue reading The love and lies of GAC Love Confessions

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