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Opinion

Why How I Met Your Mother is better than Friends

Clare Greeman – Average Sitcom Watcher I’ve had some years to reflect and I still don’t understand why Friends experienced such a large resurgence. The power of nostalgia is strong; I’ll be the first to admit that it’s practically my whole ‘writing brand’, but I never thought that things that were boring, badly developed, and lacking any depth would be impervious to this power. Because with … Continue reading Why How I Met Your Mother is better than Friends

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Opinion

An ode to the furless giants

Cadence Paramore – Squirrel Translator We have always feared the Furless Giants. They would shoo us and call us “rodents.” It never bothered me, but I learned to stay away. To avoid interaction. I lived most of my life scrounging on what nuts I could find from local trees and feasting on the Furless One’s remains that they’d place into strange plastic containers. I thought I … Continue reading An ode to the furless giants

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Sports & Fitness

Volleyball sweeps nationally-ranked Bethel

Luke Siegle – Staff Writer The Gustavus volleyball team traveled to the Twin Cities for a crucial conference game on October 2 Saturday night against nationally-ranked Bethel. In front of a raucous Bethel crowd the Gusties took care of business early and never looked back as they swept Bethel 3-0. “We came in with a strategy and just focused on executing that,” Senior outside hitter Kate … Continue reading Volleyball sweeps nationally-ranked Bethel

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Sports & Fitness

Golf teams putt their way to second place

Luna Walker – Staff Writer The Gustavus men’s and women’s golf teams should be on everyone’s radar this year as they are making waves in the MIAC after only competing for a short month. This fine group of young women and men are leading the charge in what could be the most impressive season of golf we’ve seen at Gustavus since the nineties. From the Gustavus Men’s … Continue reading Golf teams putt their way to second place

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s tennis hosts regional championship

Alli Joerger – Staff Writer After a long weekend of difficult competition, environmental inhibitions, and grit, the Gustavus Men’s Tennis team emerged from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Region Championship Tournament with several impressive performances and new goals. The Gusties hosted this tournament, which gives athletes the opportunity to qualify for the ITA Cup in several locations around St. Peter between Oct. 1st and Oct. 4th. … Continue reading Men’s tennis hosts regional championship

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (10/1/2021)

Monday, September 20, 2021 Campus Safety took a report of a person seen carrying a street sign down Grace St on Saturday September 18, 2021. Campus Safety responded to a report of a street sign on the ground behind Gibbs Hall. Campus Safety responded to a Medical Assist outside the Carlson Administration Building. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/1/2021)

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News

Campus prepares for Family Weekend

Lauren Ruth – Staff Writer The weekend of Oct. 8-10, 2021, Gustavus is hosting its annual Family Weekend. Gustavus dedicates one weekend each fall to host the families of Gustavus students on campus. The events are created so students can enjoy time with their families while also getting a chance to explore the campus. Family weekend is a time where students can show their families their … Continue reading Campus prepares for Family Weekend

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Big Data: The Nobel Conference continues online

Mel Pardock – Staff Writer On October 5 & 6 of 2021, Gustavus will be hosting the 57th annual Nobel Conference virtually. This year’s theme is Big Data REvolution, and it will look into how big data is changing our lives, alongside the challenges and opportunities this evolution will bring. Big data is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “extremely large data sets that may be analyzed … Continue reading Big Data: The Nobel Conference continues online

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Variety

Connect, support and develop: spiritual life on campus

Korri Wojack – Staff Writer Nearly sixty years ago, Christ Chapel was dedicated on campus. Through the years, there have been over three hundred weddings, six Gustavus presidential inaugurations, forty-seven Christmas in Christ Chapels, and so much more to celebrate. Established as a Lutheran college, Gustavus has always been well known for its focus on worship and praise. However, it’s the welcoming inclusivity that makes the spiritual … Continue reading Connect, support and develop: spiritual life on campus

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Gustie of the Week

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Ratana Chheng

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Originally from Cambodia, Senior Ratana Chheng’s Gustavus experience has been built on community, the liberal arts experience and being able to grow and share her knowledge with her peers. While attending public school in Cambodia, Chheng was recruited in elementary school to study with an NGO program that taught English. Learning English brought her to attend Phillips Exeter Academy, a highly-ranked … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Ratana Chheng

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