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This Month in History: How Gustavus Adolphus College Came to St. Peter

In May of 1873, the Minnesota Conference of the Augustana Lutheran Synod convened in Saint Peter. Anticipating changes for St. Ansgar’s Academy, the new Swedish school located in East Union, in rural Carver County, Minn. The Conference was led by the school’s founder, Eric Norelius, who wanted to move the academy to Minneapolis where there were promises of land and money to help solidify the … Continue reading This Month in History: How Gustavus Adolphus College Came to St. Peter

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Flat Gus reconnects Gusties all over the world

Festivities and events for the Sesquicentennial have been an integral part of this school year’s planning. As this is Gustavus’s 150 anniversary, the community is putting forth a tremendous amount of effort to make this a great year while getting people across campus— and across nations—involved, both directly and indirectly. As a means to get alumni connected back to Gustavus for its Sesquicentennial, Flat Gus … Continue reading Flat Gus reconnects Gusties all over the world

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Variety

Professor Tim Robinson: Changing Gustie lives since 1969

Tim is a favorite professor of many students and faculty because he is very dedicated to his work. “He is the ultimate teacher, administrator, scholar and intellectual,” Director of Communication Services and Special Events Dean Wahlund ’72 said. Tim has proven all of these words true. “Tim has been a real mentor for me. He is someone who truly understands students and their needs,” Senior … Continue reading Professor Tim Robinson: Changing Gustie lives since 1969

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Variety

Horrible Bosses fuses comedy and work frustrations

Comedy is grounded in absurdity and irony, but there isn’t only one formula with which to apply them. We need a break from the stoner comedic formula. Horrible Bosses, directed by Seth Gordon, fails to give viewers that break. Although its protagonists don’t smoke weed, it has several qualities which are common among “stoner” flicks. These commonalities between stoner flicks include the lack of character … Continue reading Horrible Bosses fuses comedy and work frustrations

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Beck Academic Hall gives Gustavus artists its walls

While walking down the halls of the new Beck Academic Building, one might notice how the building is home to a rather eclectic collection of art and a yearbook timeline. Although inspired by the Sesquicentennial, the yearbook timeline on the first level of Beck adds another touch of interest to the building. A collage of photos from the past and present adorn the wall, and … Continue reading Beck Academic Hall gives Gustavus artists its walls

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Variety

On Ego: The Mind and the Illusion of the Self

In conjunction with the 47th Nobel Conference: The Brain and Being Human, the Department of Theatre & Dance presents Mick Gordon & Paul Broks’ On Ego. The performance is a poetic snapshot of the science of the mind and a startling exposé of the illusion of self. The playwrights take us on a journey into the notion of identity, memory, neurological delusion and the fragile … Continue reading On Ego: The Mind and the Illusion of the Self

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Guittar moves with art

Over the summer, Senior Dance Major Renee Guittar worked with Dance Professor Melissa Rolnick on a dance solo coinciding with the artwork on display by Art Professor Kris Lowe. Guittar’s piece will be performed at 6:30 p.m. on October 4, 2011 in Hillstrom Museum and Lowe’s work will be on display until November 6, 2011 in Hillstrom Museum. Kris Lowe’s art, “Comfort Me, Said He,” … Continue reading Guittar moves with art

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Features

Gustavus 150 at a Glance

Timeline: 1862: Pastor Eric Norelius starts a school in his church. in Red Wing, Minn. 1862:The School reopens in East Union, and was renamed “Minnesota Elementar Skola”. 1876: School opens for first time on the hill  as Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. 1890: Commencement for the first graduating class of Gustavus. Each graduate was required to speak at commencement. 1891: The first college … Continue reading Gustavus 150 at a Glance

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Opinion

On the nature and behavior of the White-Skinned Human

Data log. Part six. There has never been, in the history of Earth’s evolution, any animal so ridden with self-loathing as the White-Skinned Human (we say “White-Skinned,” out of convenience, as while not all of these unfortunate creatures actually have white skin, the vast majority of them do). We spoke in the previous chapter of this creature’s relationship with food, and how its dietary habits … Continue reading On the nature and behavior of the White-Skinned Human

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Opinion

…a nerd

Are you sitting down, dear reader? I have something to tell you. It may come as a bit of a shock. I mean … maybe it’s not … it’s probably been obvious that I’m not … umm … “normal.” You probably noticed from the way I talk or the way I dress. I don’t really like sports and I don’t spend much time flirting with … Continue reading …a nerd

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