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Variety

Twilight is a horror movie, just not in the way you’re thinking

Clare Greenman – Copy Editor Sparkly vampires have been the butt of jokes for too long. Wake up sheeple, Twilight was the scariest saga of the 2000s and here’s why: what other YA sensation planted messages of racism and the horrors of motherhood into the impressionable minds of its young watchers and readers? For the sake of accessibility I will treat you, dear reader, as if you … Continue reading Twilight is a horror movie, just not in the way you’re thinking

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Features

A Peek into Life at Ghoulstavus Monsters University

EQUIP. ENERGIZE. ELEVATE. “. . . The purpose of a Ghoulstavus education is to help its students attain their full potential as monsters, to develop in them a capacity and passion for lifelong learning, and to prepare them for fulfilling lives of leadership and service in society.” – The Ghoulstavus Mission Statement “Ghoulstavus equips students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great … Continue reading A Peek into Life at Ghoulstavus Monsters University

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Opinion

The very real, very scary reason I haven’t been writing articles

Tori Smith – Opinion Columnist Oh, wow. I’ve been told it’s been almost a month since I’ve written an article for The Weekly. That’s strange, I don’t remember missing my deadlines. And it’s almost Halloween? I could have sworn the Nobel Conference was coming up. How could that be? I’m not sure what happened. My memories are foggy. I don’t remember this much time passing. Let … Continue reading The very real, very scary reason I haven’t been writing articles

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Opinion

My first “horror movie”

Tegan Hirman – Staff Writer Anyone who knows me knows that I love horror movies. Other classics like Halloween and The Exorcist, children’s Halloween movies like HalloweenTown, Twitches, and Monster House, even newer horror movies like The Invisible Man, Hush, and The Conjuring. I like all of these films, and each and every one of them holds a dear place in my heart. Especially Halloweentown. However, … Continue reading My first “horror movie”

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Opinion

What makes a good slasher film?

Marcjanna Taylor – Opinion Columnist Horror movies, once considered a low brow by critics of film, are now a Hollywood staple. The genre has grown over the years, amassing a large following. There are many sub genres of horror. The one I’ll be focusing on is slasher. The first horror movie, what is now known as slasher, was was Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho released in the 1960’s. … Continue reading What makes a good slasher film?

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Entertainment

Movies From The Library: The Exorcist

By Will Sorg In 1973, William Friedkin’s film adaptation of The Exorcist was released onto audiences all over the world. With it’s modest $11,000,000 budget, it grossed $441,306,145 worldwide, and adjusting for inflation it is the most successful rated R movie ever made. Audiences were completely captivated by the horrific story of a young girl being possessed by a demonic spirit. It faced huge criticism … Continue reading Movies From The Library: The Exorcist

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s soccer wins in frightening OT

Brady Boie – Staff Writer After something of a rough (pumpkin)patch in the season, the Gustavus women’s soccer team was set to play Bethel in a conference game on Oct. 23. The game was a difficult back and forth with neither team displaying any particular advantage, culminating in a double overtime situation for the Gusties. Eventually, the Gusties managed to prevail over their opponents as First-year Lillian … Continue reading Women’s soccer wins in frightening OT

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Sports & Fitness

Volleyball has monstrous weekend

Alli Joerger – Staff Writer The Gustavus women’s volleyball team has had a spooktacular season. Their dominant play throughout the year has brought the team together and given the Gusties an opportunity to snag the number one seed as the season draws to a close. “Bethel and Hamline have a big match this weekend, and depending on the outcome of that game, we will either be the … Continue reading Volleyball has monstrous weekend

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (10/22/2021)

Saturday, October 9, 2021 Campus Safety responded to a report of property damage on the second floor of North Hall. Campus Safety responded to a medical amnesty call at Chapel View Townhomes. Sunday, October 10, 2021 Campus Safety took a report from a Professor in Fine Arts Music, they stated that 2 of their keys were stolen. Wednesday October 13, 2021 Campus Safety responded to … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/22/2021)

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News

Arb name changes to ‘The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College’

Mel Pardock – Staff Writer As of Tuesday, October 12th, the arboretum located on Gustavus’ campus has been renamed from “The Linnaeus Arboretum” to “The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College.” This name change came after a process of deliberation that involved campus associates, a look into historical perspectives and collaboration with Swedish historians, and board conversations. The Board announced the creation of the Linnaeus Deliberation Circle … Continue reading Arb name changes to ‘The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College’

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