Author: Kevin Dexter

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Diversity week continues a proud tradition

Diversity Week of 2014 took place this past week, from April 22 to April 26. Sponsored by the Diversity Leadership Council (DLC), Diversity Week involved a wide range of events. From educational events, such as Diversity in the Dark, to celebration events like Caribbean Night, Diversity Week’s main goal is showcasing the efforts the organizations of the DLC have contributed this year. Every day of … Continue reading Diversity week continues a proud tradition

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Potential international organization chapter excites Gustavus community

When speaking of Chinese on campus, many jump to the reduction and potential elimination of Gustavus’s Chinese classes for the 2014-2015 academic year. For those upset with this decision, the Global China Connection could be a remedy. Global China Connection (GCC) is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for university students looking to engage China’s emergence as a global power. They connect future leaders from all nations … Continue reading Potential international organization chapter excites Gustavus community

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Sports & Fitness

Volleyball collects backpacks for Nicaraguan children in need

This summer, the Gustavus volleyball team will travel to Nicaragua for nine days in early June. The team will travel to the cities of Managua, San Juan del Sur, and Granada to compete and provide community service. In preparation for the trip, the team is collecting used backpacks from Gustavus students and faculty, as well as the St. Peter community for the “Backpacks for Nicaragua” … Continue reading Volleyball collects backpacks for Nicaraguan children in need

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Sports & Fitness

Sitting: the smoking of our generation

The desk-bound lifestyle of a college student can be harmful to one’s health. According to Runner’s World’s Selene Yeager, sitting for large amounts of time each day is linked to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and even depression. Experts even went as far as labeling this present health epidemic as the “sitting disease.” All of the time that students spend hunched over in … Continue reading Sitting: the smoking of our generation

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Sports & Fitness

Minnesota Twins: better than last season?

Two weeks have passed since the start of Minnesota Twins’ 2014 season. Coming off of three straight seasons of losing over 90 games a season, the Twins are trying to turn things around. During the off-season, the Twins made some interesting moves to help improve their team. The most notable moves the Twins made were directed towards their starting pitching rotation. According to SBNation, the … Continue reading Minnesota Twins: better than last season?

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Gustie of the Week

Gustie of the Week – Valentina Muraleedharan

Senior Valentina Muraleedharan is a key component in the project of making Gustavus a more culturally competent and inclusive place. Her commitment to this project is manifest in her personal and professional life. She is a communication studies and gender, women, and sexuality studies double major. She is also an international student, hailing from Botswana, Southern Africa. Valentina grew up in a multi-cultural home. Her … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Valentina Muraleedharan

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Variety

Mendacity brings secrets and suspense to the stage

Seniors Comfort Dolo and Rob Ward have been acting together since their first theater class at Gustavus. Now, they have come together once again to create something of their own. Their senior honors project, Mendacity, will be performed in the Black Box theatre April 25 and 26 at 8:00 p.m. and April 27 at 2:00 p.m. This is a product of months of hard work … Continue reading Mendacity brings secrets and suspense to the stage

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Variety

The Lego Movie builds new Warner Brothers audience

Lego® is one of the few toy brands that has stood the test of time. It encourages creativity among its consumers, and its access to multiple brands widens its appeal to various audiences.  There are a number of movies that have been made for marketing purposes and to sell toys, but what happens when the toys become the movie?  There have been failed attempts at … Continue reading The Lego Movie builds new Warner Brothers audience

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Dance company to perform Graceful Spring Concert

The school year is drawing to a close and with finals drawing near, students are looking forward to summer. However, there are still several events that should not be missed, including the 2014 Gustavus Dance Company’s annual Spring Dance Concert. Titled Grace and open to the public, the concert will be showing May 2-4 in the Anderson Theatre at 8 p.m. on both Friday and … Continue reading Dance company to perform Graceful Spring Concert

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Variety

Letterman welcomes Stephen Colbert to take his seat in 2015

David Letterman is finally ending his career hosting late night television after over thirty years and 6,000 episodes. Letterman has been a prominent figure on television since his 1982 debut and has surpassed Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late-night-talk-show host in television history as of last year. A week after Letterman’s announcement, CBS officially announced that Stephen Colbert of The Colbert Report will be taking … Continue reading Letterman welcomes Stephen Colbert to take his seat in 2015

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