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Variety

Gusties will game!

Gustavus Esports began in the Fall of 2021 as a student organization now known as Gustavus.gg. It was started by then-Campus Activities Advisor Garrett Meier, Competitive Co-President and now-Alumni Nick Hagen, Casual Co-President and now-Junior Jay Erickson, with help from other passionate Gustie gamers. When first getting its footing, the organization hosted an event, called “Jackbox Jumpscares”, for Halloween. Gusties gathered to casually play Jackbox … Continue reading Gusties will game!

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Gustavus welcomes new faculty

Gustavus Adolphus is welcoming five new professors this fall, each of whom bring new perspectives and skills into the Gustavus community. Guarionex Salivia and Dongji Feng will join the Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics departments. Also joining the Golden Gusties are Lindsay Webster and Matthew Trucano into the Theatre and Dance department, and Samuel Piccolo as an addition to the Political Science Department.  Salivia will … Continue reading Gustavus welcomes new faculty

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A night at the cabin: Friday Night Frights

Tonight (Friday, Sept. 8th), the Campus Activities Board will be hosting a screening of Drew Goddard’s 2011 horror film: Cabin In The Woods. This “Friday Night Frights” event will be happening at 8:00 p.m. outside of the Borgeson Cabin in the Arb. In Saint Peter, it is often hard for horror movie fans to find screenings of horror movies. With “Friday Night Frights,” that’s changing. … Continue reading A night at the cabin: Friday Night Frights

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News

Fall Involvement Fair returns

As the first week of classes at Gustavus Adolphus College are underway, extracurricular activities, clubs, and Greek Life once again have come into the spotlight. For new and returning students alike, the Fall 2023 Involvement Fair is always one of the best ways to help occupy a student’s time while on campus. The Involvement Fair, which is to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12th from … Continue reading Fall Involvement Fair returns

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Greeters get down at the headphone disco

Welcome back, Gusties! To celebrate the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, the Gustie Greeters would like to formally invite you to the first Saturday Night Live event of the year: the Headphone Disco. This event will be held on Saturday, September 9th from 9 to 11:30 PM in the Lund Forum, located on the main floor of the Lund Center, and you will need … Continue reading Greeters get down at the headphone disco

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Sports & Fitness

Staying in shape at Gustavus

With summer coming to a close, fall about to begin and winter on the horizon, there are plenty of ways for Gusties to get and stay active on campus. With clubs, groups, intramural sports, and individual activities all ready to begin, Gusties are chomping at the bit to get active and into shape. As the Lund Center continues to be renovated, students are looking forward … Continue reading Staying in shape at Gustavus

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Entertainment

Oldboy: 20 years of perfection

Perhaps the crown jewel of Korean cinema, Oldboy is a seminal work of not only modern East Asian cinema but also modern cinema in general. Park Chan-Wook’s 2003 masterpiece is undoubtedly influential, the film’s one-take hallway scene alone has inspired countless movies, and the dark revenge neo-noir has been essentially guaranteed a spot in film history due to its following among movie lovers and critics … Continue reading Oldboy: 20 years of perfection

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Opinion

To slay studying- the most daring quest of all

Welcome, ye weary traveler. Although your travel has been long and arduous, it only now begins. Through these next few weeks, your first step into the adventure of college will begin. You’ll no doubt meet a variety of people, learn wondrous things, and see acronyms no one’s mind would ever dare to dream up. But, as the semester kicks into high gear and as the … Continue reading To slay studying- the most daring quest of all

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Variety

Interview with Chad Peterson, ’96

Chad Peterson is a Gustavus alum, the current Director of Marketing and Communications at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, and the author of Five Man Fugue: A Mystery in Five Voices. Peterson oversees the company’s external communications, which range from PR and social media to the ticket office and front-of-house staff. He aims to “get as many people in to see shows as we can, … Continue reading Interview with Chad Peterson, ’96

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News

Weekly’s School Survival Guide

Welcome to the Gustie class of 2027! As you settle in and get acquainted with your dorm – and school life in general – we at the Gustavian Weekly (better known as simply The Weekly) would like to provide you with the “Weekly’s Declassified School Survival Guide.” This guide will cover some important topics, from how to navigate college classes all the way to popular … Continue reading Weekly’s School Survival Guide

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