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Opinion

The perfect Disney Channel Original Movie soundtracks

Raquel Vaughn- Generation Z is no stranger to Disney Channel Original Movies. In fact, they probably raised us more than our own parents did. Each plot was captivating and always included a lesson about the importance of friendship, family, and being true to one’s self. But every Disney movie had to have that one catchy song that gets stuck in every kid’s head and haunts … Continue reading The perfect Disney Channel Original Movie soundtracks

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Opinion

Pins: the superior form of sticker

Houston McLaury- During the month of October, I have much to look forward to. Corn mazes, apples covered in caramel, carving and consuming all matters of squash. It’s a time where I can delight in and enjoy my time, before suddenly remembering that my sibling, Puck, has a birthday this month. So off I rush to a variety of stores, finding either a candle they … Continue reading Pins: the superior form of sticker

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Variety

Sound your barbaric yawp! GAC Dead Poets Society

Taylor Storlien- One of the newer clubs here on campus that has piqued the interest of several is the Dead Poets Society. It came about in the fall of 2021 after Senior Alexandra Combs and Junior Elise Gotthardt watched the film Dead Poets Society, starring Robin Williams. After that, “… the idea of starting a club modeled after the one in the movie was born,” … Continue reading Sound your barbaric yawp! GAC Dead Poets Society

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Jack Meyer Garvey

Amelia Dewberry- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Jack Meyer Garvey. Meyer Garvey is a Senior pursuing a Math and Physics double major. On campus, he has been leading the Math, Computer Science, and Statistics (MCS) club since his first year at Gustavus. The group meets weekly to work on math puzzles designed by Meyer Garvey. They also occasionally put on campus-wide events, like … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Jack Meyer Garvey

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Variety

Walk spirit, talk spirit

Colleen Coleman- Interested in hearing and learning about the connection between spirituality and Black American music? At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, in the Björling Recital Hall, Carolyn Wilkins will be performing a solo jazz recital titled “Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit”. This recital relates to the conversation hosted under the same title with Gustavus Professor Phil Bryant, taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 18 in … Continue reading Walk spirit, talk spirit

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News

GAC prepares to welcome prospective students for fall visit days

Grace LaTourelle- At a certain point, all Gustavus students were a prospect, a budding Gustie, yearning for the “Perfect College Fit” and wondering if Gustavus would be just that. Oct. 19 through 20, 2023, high school Juniors and Seniors -our potential future Gusties- will be flooding campus for Fall Visit Days. “Fall Visit Days [are] the largest Gustie recruiting event in the fall semester. This … Continue reading GAC prepares to welcome prospective students for fall visit days

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Academic curriculum changes after vote passes at faculty meeting

Elliot Steeves- Major changes are coming to the Gustavus Academic Calendar in 2024. The January term is going away, Fall Break will extend to one week in duration, Saturday finals have been eliminated, and the Spring semester will start the second week of January and will now end in late April, with commencement being in early May. All these changes will commence in the 2024-2025 … Continue reading Academic curriculum changes after vote passes at faculty meeting

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Sports & Fitness

Gustavus volleyball dominates Macalester

Parker Burman- This past week, ranking at No.16 in the AVCA Volleyball’s national ranking, the Gustavus Volleyball team faced off against fellow MIAC school Macalester at Gustavus for a single match. Gustavus, who has been dominant all year, dominated Macalester on the way to a 3-0 sweep for their fourth victory in a row. In the first set, the Gusties fell behind early to the … Continue reading Gustavus volleyball dominates Macalester

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