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Men’s Golf hoping for NCAA Tournament berth

After a two year hiatus from the NCAA Division III Championships, the Gustavus Men’s Golf Team has suddenly thrust itself into strong consideration for one of the tournament’s at-large bids since winning last weekend’s St. John’s Invitational. With the win the Gusties are now ranked sixth in the nation after defeating the number one ranked Johnnies. The Gusties took home the team title with an … Continue reading Men’s Golf hoping for NCAA Tournament berth

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Uncertainty surrounds NFL draft

When Judge Susan Richard Nelson issued an 89-page ruling granting NFL players their motion for preliminary injunction after hearings in St. Paul, Minn., it resulted in more questions than answers with the fast approaching NFL draft this weekend. While the injunction was a major step for the players in terms of ending the NFL lockout, the owners will not accept defeat and this setback. The … Continue reading Uncertainty surrounds NFL draft

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Women’s tennis looking to finish another undefeated MIAC season

The Gustavus Women’s Tennis team has prepared itself for another run at a MIAC Championship and a NCAA Championship berth by playing a schedule filled with national championship contenders over the course of the season. The Gusties hosted the ITA National Indoor tournament with eight nationally ranked teams in February, before traveling to Georgia over Spring Break to compete in the FAB 10 Tournament. Finally … Continue reading Women’s tennis looking to finish another undefeated MIAC season

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Campus safety report

April 11 – April 24 Safety Report

Monday, April 11 Suspicious activity was reported on Chapel Drive near Olin hall. Suspicious activity was reported in Sohre Hall. Tuesday, April 12 A Campus Safety Officer responded to Norelius Hall to take a report of damage to Gustavus property. Thursday, April 14 A Campus Safety Officer responded to a medical assist at the Jackson Campus Center. Two students while in Uhler Hall were cited … Continue reading April 11 – April 24 Safety Report

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Chaplain Brian Johnson leaving Gustavus

After 15 years of serving as chaplain for the Gustavus campus, Chaplain Brian Johnson announced that he is taking a position at Valparaiso University as the Executive Director of Campus Ministries. “Valparaiso has created a new position to coordinate the work of several divisions of the college’s mission and ministry.  The staff of the Chapel of the Resurrection, the office of Church Relations and a … Continue reading Chaplain Brian Johnson leaving Gustavus

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Environmental activists will deliver lecture

The environmental studies department will be hosting Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus to speak on Tuesday, April 19 in Alumni Hall at 7:30 p.m. Shellenberger, who is president, and Nordhaus chairman of The Breakthrough Institute are known to be distinguished voices on the discussion about energy and climate policy innovation. Shellenberger and Nordhaus have made a career out of writing and advocating in the environmental … Continue reading Environmental activists will deliver lecture

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Gustavus student wins Goldwater Scholarship

Steve Groskruetz, junior chemistry ACS major, is a 2011 recipient of a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, making him the seventh Gustavus student since 2000 to receive this scholarship. The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to 275 students nominated by faculty of colleges and universities nationwide. Nominees are selected on the basis of academic merit from a field of over 1,000 students pursuing careers in … Continue reading Gustavus student wins Goldwater Scholarship

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Nerburn selected for Reading in Common

Every year for the past 12 years Gustavus first year students have been encouraged to read the Reading in Common Book.  Traditionally, books are chosen based on recommendations and the availability of the author to speak at Gustavus.  This year, the book The Wolf at Twilight has been chosen as the Reading in Common Book. Despite its title, it does not run the parallels that … Continue reading Nerburn selected for Reading in Common

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Forensics #10 in nation

The Gustavus Forensics team traveled to Kearney, Neb. April 2-4 to compete in the American Forensic Association’s National Individual Events Tournament (AFA-NIET). Last year, the team competed in the same tournament and earned its first ever top 10 national ranking. With the help of Chloe Radcliffe’s individual championship, the first ever earned by a Gustavus competitor, the team took 152.5 points to claim 10th place … Continue reading Forensics #10 in nation

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