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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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Sports & Fitness

Gusties dominate on Homecoming weekend

The Gustavus Football team continued their offensive bonanza when they outscored Carleton College 50-0 on Saturday, Oct. 4. The performance was the icing on the cake of a sunny Homecoming Saturday. “Some of the creativity and possession was a joy to beold. Although a win would have been nice, we always talk about performance. Today was a good one.”—Mike Middleton “The day was amazing. We … Continue reading Gusties dominate on Homecoming weekend

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Opinion

Bordello, Brothel, or Bull***t?

The relatively small town of Devils Lake, ND has been recently put into the spotlight over quite the controversial issue, especially in the rural and sporadically populated state. A new policy in Devil’s Lake School District specifically targets the female demographic in schools, singling them out as the group most likely to violate this new policy. Specifically, the policy states that girls of a certain … Continue reading Bordello, Brothel, or Bull***t?

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News

Decrease in Hazing Reports this Pledge Season

In 1988, all Greek organization chapters were kicked off Gustavus campus. Greek organizations were welcomed back after about five years and still exist today. There are six existing fraternities, and six existing sororities. Fraternities and sororities are both Greek student organizations. The three main values for Greek organizations are leadership, Service and Scholarship.    To be a part of the Greek life here at Gustavus, … Continue reading Decrease in Hazing Reports this Pledge Season

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Opportunities to Explore Religious Questions

The Exploring Religious Questions Series topic this year is Meditation, Mindfulness, and Contemplative Practices: Perspectives from Christianity, Buddhism, and Medical Sciences. The first session will be given on Oct. 13 at 7:00p.m. In this series, pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wilmur, Reverend Dr. Mari Thorkelson, will be presenting on “Cultivating Christian Mindfulness and Meditation Practices: Diverse Practices in the History of Christianity and Today.” … Continue reading Opportunities to Explore Religious Questions

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Alumni Mentoring Program Offers Real World Experience

An undergrad can benefit a lot from making positive connections with those working professionally. Important insight and connections to possible internships and job opportunities are both things to be gained from such relations. Gustavus’ Alumni Mentoring Program offers an opportunity to do just that. The function of the Alumni Mentoring Program is to pair juniors and seniors at Gustavus with Gustavus alumni in one-on-one based … Continue reading Alumni Mentoring Program Offers Real World Experience

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Scandinavian politics and culture lectures

The campus community will have the opportunity to experience the research of visiting scholars during the month of October, as the Scandinavian Studies Department will sponsor two guest lectures open to the public. Professor Kjerstin Moody of the Scandinavian Studies Department will be hosting each speaker in conjunction with her 100 level course. “I’m excited that both of the scholars [Dr. Banks and Dr. Teitelbaum] … Continue reading Scandinavian politics and culture lectures

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (10/16/14)

●Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Prairie View Apartments. ●Campus Safety responded to a report of a suspected drug violation in Sohre Hall. One student was referred to the campus conduct system for underage possession of alcohol. Tuesday, September 30 ●Campus Safety responded to the Health Service Office for a medical assist. ●Campus Safety responded to the Linnaeus Arboretum for a suspected drug/narcotic … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/16/14)

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Family weekend offers fun for all Gusties

It’s Family Weekend! That means it’s time to vacuum the dorm room, do the laundry, wash the dishes, and hide all your candy bars. Do not be alarmed if you see people who are twice you age in your classes who aren’t your professor. While there are events happening all weekend around campus, Saturday is the main day. There will be workshops in the morning … Continue reading Family weekend offers fun for all Gusties

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50-0

With over 3,100 fans watching, the Gustavus Football team shut down Carleton College’s offense in Saturday’s Homecoming game. The Gusties outscored the Knights 50-0, increasing their win streak to 5 games. For the first time in 16 years, the Gusties have started out the season undefeated, with a 5-0 record overall, and a 3-0 record in the MIAC. In Saturday’s Homecoming match-up the Gusties dominated … Continue reading 50-0

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