Author: Grace Kearney

News

Seeds of Hope: Giving Tree comes back to spread kindness

Katie Samek- The Community Engagement Center is partnering with Seeds of Hope to bring children in need an unforgettable summer camp experience, and they’re collecting donations via the Giving Tree. Students interested in donating can go downstairs in the Jackson Campus Center and find the two inflatable palm trees set up by the Courtyard Cafe, which will be left up until either Wednesday, May 15th … Continue reading Seeds of Hope: Giving Tree comes back to spread kindness

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Asian Night Market shows off culture with style and color

Taylor Storlien- Each year, the Asian Student Union puts on the Asian Night Market. There, students are welcome to play games, win prizes, enjoy food and drinks, and be entertained by both student and professional performances. This year, they had the Lions Dancer group called Tay Phoung Lions perform, as well as two circus performers: Aidan Chang and Olivia Monson-Haefel from Circus Juventas. Leading up … Continue reading Asian Night Market shows off culture with style and color

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Entertainment

Black Rain

Will Sorg- This is not a movie about the bombing of Hiroshima. It is, but not really. Black Rain is a 1989 film by Japanese director Shōhei Imamura, about what happened after the bombs – a story rarely told, especially to Western audiences. In the film, there is a hauntingly well-done portrayal of the attack itself. A normal day gives way to chaos as a … Continue reading Black Rain

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Sports & Fitness

Gustavus Baseball bests Macalester

Parker Burman- This past weekend, the Gustavus Baseball Team squared off against conference rival Macalester in a homestand doubleheader. In game one of the weekend series, Gustavus held on to an early lead for an important 9-6 win over Macalester. Game two saw lots of offense but it was all one-sided as the Gusties came away with the 11-1 win over the Scots. Following a … Continue reading Gustavus Baseball bests Macalester

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Sports & Fitness

Gustavus Softball splits another series

Kieran Ripken- The Gustavus Softball Team traveled to Northfield last Saturday for a doubleheader against St. Olaf and recorded the team’s third consecutive split series. The Gusties won 7-6 in the first of two games before dropping the second 10-2. Gustavus progressed to 19-17 and 13-5 in the MIAC on the season. In the first game of two, the Gusties stormed out to a commanding … Continue reading Gustavus Softball splits another series

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Variety

Diversity Ball: a celebration of community

Taylor Storlien- Last weekend was the annual Diversity Ball, where students come together to “celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging of Gustavus students,” Senior and DLC Secretary Celeste Thalhammer said. During the week leading up to D-ball, the Diversity Leadership Council collaborates with other student organizations to help put on events. Last week, there was PASO Pool Day, OLAS El Campeonatito, CAB Food Truck, WAC … Continue reading Diversity Ball: a celebration of community

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gusties of the Week: Eli Simon & Beck LaCanne

Colleen Coleman- This week’s Gusties of the Week are Seniors Eli Simon and Beck LaCanne. Both are from Faribault, Minnesota, Simon is a Communications major while LaCanne is a Studio Art and Art History double major. Both are involved in the Fine Arts department, are student workers in the Fine Arts office, and are involved in many theater productions. Originally drawn to Gustavus for its … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Eli Simon & Beck LaCanne

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Uncategorized, Variety

Gusties take the stage in Peter and the Starcatcher

Amelia Dewberry & Jay Erickson- Next weekend, Gustavus will be putting on the play Peter and the Starcatcher. Performances will run May 9th, 10th, and 11th at 8:00 p.m. and May 11th and 12th at 2:00 p.m. in the Rob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre. The May 12th performance is intended for families, with a scavenger hunt for kids beginning at 1:00 p.m. outside the … Continue reading Gusties take the stage in Peter and the Starcatcher

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Opinion

The joys of crafting

Houston McLaury- There comes an odd joy when something is finished. This joy is different from finishing a long book series, a long TV show, or some other form of entertainment that is provided to you. No, this joy comes from the act of creating. There is an act of love that goes into the process of creation, whether it’s a short story, a drawing, … Continue reading The joys of crafting

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