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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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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 GustieBot is strange, not evil

Jonas Doerr- On March 14th, Gustavus released a new feature to help attract new students: the GustieBot. This new feature is an AI that generates pictures of either a lion or of users from an uploaded headshot doing activities one might do at Gustavus. Although members of the Gustavus community have been voicing complaints about it, it is not the disgusting threat to human expression … Continue reading The GustieBot is strange, not evil

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News

Professor Jill Locke to host abortion care forum for future preparedness

Elliot Steeves- All twenty students in Political Science and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Professor Jill Locke’s Challenge Seminar on Abortion in the Post-Dobbs Era will hold a poster display in the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center on May 8th from 2:30-3:45 p.m. Both Peace Coffee and cookies will be available, and the students will be open for discussion about the past, present, … Continue reading Professor Jill Locke to host abortion care forum for future preparedness

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News

Gustavus Esports to host open house for everyone

Katie Samek- The Gustavus Esports League would like to cordially invite you to their Esports Open House, which will be held every Friday through the end of the academic school year from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the newly opened Esports facility, located in Beck Hall room 303. This event is open to both students and faculty and will feature an open gaming room … Continue reading Gustavus Esports to host open house for everyone

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Africa Night shows campus how to have fun by showcasing different cultures

Grace LaTourelle- Africa Night was held last Friday, on April 26th, 2024, and was led by the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO). Gusties were able to attend the annual tradition, as well as be part of the festivities. “Africa Night is an event where PASO members get to share talent and bits of their culture with the Gustavus and wider Saint Peter community,” Senior and PASO … Continue reading Africa Night shows campus how to have fun by showcasing different cultures

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Entertainment

The Sweet East

Will Sorg- Coming-of-age films have been a staple of American cinema for almost as long as Americans have made movies. Through the years, each generation has had its own cultural landmarks when it comes to these movies. The Breakfast Club, Superbad, and even more contemporary ones like Ladybird all reflect the times they were made in and often serve as a time capsule for the … Continue reading The Sweet East

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