Author: Kevin Dexter

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Interfaith Day of Fasting unites Gusties in religious dialogue

On Thursday, Nov. 14, more than 150 Gustavus students participated in the first Interfaith Day of Fasting held on the campus. The event was created by Mosaic, a student organization seeking to generate discussion about the role of religion in the modern world across a variety of faiths. Multiple campus groups also lent their support and efforts in co-sponsoring the event. Participants fasted from sunrise … Continue reading Interfaith Day of Fasting unites Gusties in religious dialogue

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s basketball preps for season debut

The Gustavus men’s basketball team will start their season by hosting a game against Simpson College on Nov. 15, 2013. According to the team, Simpson College will bring touch competition to the Gus Young Court. “Simpson is a new team for us and they play a little different style than we do—a style we will probably see some of in the future. They’ll definitely be … Continue reading Men’s basketball preps for season debut

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Sports & Fitness

Strength training proven beneficial

When you walk into a gym, you might see a pool, an abdominal station, a cardio station, and a weight room. The cardio and abdominal stations are typically the busiest areas of the gym. When you look at the weight room, it’s usually quiet with just competitive athletes, body builders, and a few others using the lifting machines. The question, then, is why aren’t more people … Continue reading Strength training proven beneficial

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s hockey set to face off on home ice

The puck dropped on Friday, Nov. 1 at the annual MIAC Showcase tournament in Blaine, marking the start of the 2013-2014 Gustavus men’s hockey season. The Golden Gusties came away with a 2-1 victory over Bethel, following two second-period goals scored by Senior Gustav Bengston and Junior Tyler Lapic. Gustavus recorded its first loss of the season the following night, falling to conference rival St. Thomas, … Continue reading Men’s hockey set to face off on home ice

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s hockey sets sights on National title

As the hockey season begins, the women have high expectations for the team. After four consecutive years placing fourth in the NCAA National Tournament, the women are ready to finally take the title home to Gustavus. Junior Forward Carolyn Draayer says that taking fourth place multiple years in a row has been devastating. The women are looking to make a positive change, and she has … Continue reading Women’s hockey sets sights on National title

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Gustie of the Week

Gustie of the Week: Nate McNab

Poised with a relaxed smile, Junior Nate McNab sat back in his chair as he reflected on his experience at Gustavus Adolphus College. With a laugh and a shrug, he admitted that once sheltered and innocent, his former self would be genuinely surprised to meet present Nate. “My former self would not be as open minded as I am now,” Nate said. “My former self … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Nate McNab

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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor (11/15/2013)

“Maybe People Would Give a Damn if Taylor Swift Were Homeless.”   Of all the signs created for last year’s annual Gustavus Sleepout, this was arguably the most photographed and discussed by passers-by.  You decide why it was more provocative than a nearby sign informing readers that  “63% of Homeless Mothers Have Experienced Severe Physical Assault By An Intimate Male Partner.” This year, Partners for Affordable … Continue reading Letters to the Editor (11/15/2013)

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Variety

Thor 2: a small ripple in Marvel’s pond

The Norse god of thunder has returned to wage war and save the world—all nine realms, in fact—in Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World. With almost all of the major characters from the first movie returning,minus those from S.H.I.E.L.D., and a few new additions, this continuation of the battles of the great prince of Asgard is definitely worth taking a look at. Remember Chris Hemsworth’s portrayal … Continue reading Thor 2: a small ripple in Marvel’s pond

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Variety

Student choreographers dig deep for Pure Movement Plus

Senior Dance Major Johnny Bates was thrilled to learn last spring that he had been selected to choreograph a dance piece for this fall’s Choreographers’ Gallery, showing Thursday, Nov. 21 through Sunday,  Nov. 24. At auditions, Bates searched for the two dancers who could most effectively convey the mood of his piece. Bates’s duet is one of eight dances choreographed by junior and senior dance … Continue reading Student choreographers dig deep for Pure Movement Plus

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