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Opinion

The Cultural Significance of the Tea Ceremony, Pt. 1

Staff Writer- Bao Vu Tea Legend has it that over 5,000 years ago, during the era of Shennong, the King of Agriculture and also the founding figure of traditional Chinese medicine, a single leaf accidentally fell into a pot of boiling water, giving rise to a discovery that would later reshape human culinary culture. This accidental discovery unveiled a beverage that would profoundly reshape human … Continue reading The Cultural Significance of the Tea Ceremony, Pt. 1

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Features

Gustavus History: Wahlstrom Hall

Features Editor: Eric Hofer Throughout Gustavus’ history, many buildings have come and gone. However, the housing selection has remained largely unchanged, with the exception of renovations and the additions of new residential halls. The only residence hall to be decommissioned and demolished (without the aid of the tornado) is Wahlstrom Hall, which had been in use from 1947 to its demolition in 2005. It was … Continue reading Gustavus History: Wahlstrom Hall

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News

Advising Day Provides Support for Students

Staff Writer- August von Seth On Wednesday, Nov. 12th, classes held between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. will be cancelled to make room for Advising Day, a series of events primarily organized to aid students in their academic and professional development. Most departments at Gustavus will participate in one form or another, hosting a variety of attractions, including workshops, talks, and games—all unique to each … Continue reading Advising Day Provides Support for Students

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

GoW: Will Prahl

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Sophomore Will Prahl. As an ambitious second-year student, Prahl majors in vocal music education, minors in English, and hopes to earn an honors in conducting. Prahl has dedicated himself to many of the on-campus music organizations and activities. Currently, Prahl is the co-president of the St. Lucia Singers, treasurer of the Future Music Educators … Continue reading GoW: Will Prahl

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Entertainment

Talking About Fight Club

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter I am what you may consider to be a film nerd. I have taken many film classes, and I enjoy learning about behind-the-scenes facts from my favorite films. That being said, there does tend to be a certain kind of film I lean towards and expect myself to enjoy. That does not mean that I simply do not watch other genres … Continue reading Talking About Fight Club

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Opinion

Google Calendar: a Villain in Disguise or Organizational Gold?

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp You know it, you’ve seen it, it pops up on your phone every hour with a friendly little reminder to go to your next class or practice: it’s Google Calendar.  Recently, I was color-coding the various events and responsibilities on my own Google Calendar, and I began to think about how, say, three years ago, Google Calendar wasn’t really on my … Continue reading Google Calendar: a Villain in Disguise or Organizational Gold?

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Local News, Variety

Freezing SNAP Funds Affects Gustavus Community

Interim Editor in Chief- Colleen Coleman Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown as of Oct. 1st, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP,) a government initiative made to help individuals with low or no income maintain adequate nutrition and health, had its benefits cut on Nov. 1st. Colloquially known as food stamps, SNAP was started in 1939 during the Great Depression to help support those experiencing … Continue reading Freezing SNAP Funds Affects Gustavus Community

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s Cross Country Captures Third

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams competed this last weekend, Saturday, Nov. 1st, in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Championship. The MIAC race took place at the Highland 9 Cross Country Trailhead at Hamline University in St. Paul. The Men’s team would take 5th place out of 11th, with a score of 121. The Women’s team took 3rd place … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country Captures Third

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News

Gustavus Mentoring Program Kicks Off for 2025

Staff Writer- Ethan Lalumiere The Gustavus Mentoring Program officially kicked off with a banquet on Thursday, Nov. 6th, from 6:00 to 7:30 in Alumni Hall.  “The mentoring program here at Gustavus is where we connect students with Gustavus alumni that are in the field or industry that the student is wanting to go into. It’s a great way for students to learn from somebody that’s … Continue reading Gustavus Mentoring Program Kicks Off for 2025

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News

First Forward+ Week Celebrates First Generation Students

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Every student at Gustavus has had a different experience. Different families, schools, fields of study, and life experiences contribute to their experience of their time at college. First Forward+ Week is an event celebrating the diversity of experiences at Gustavus Adolphus College. It highlights first-generation students (those whose parents haven’t completed a college degree), adoptees, internationals, multilingual students, and more.  First … Continue reading First Forward+ Week Celebrates First Generation Students

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