Author: Max Beyer

Sports & Fitness

Fantasy vs. reality: The evolution of fantasy football

The fantasy football culture is sweeping the nation and has become more widespread than probably anyone ever thought possible with popular media outlets such as ESPN.com, NFL.com and Yahoo.com hosting a large proportion of the fantasy football leagues on the Internet. The trend of users playing fantasy football has been steadily increasing in the last decade, and some reports estimate that approximately 15 to 18 … Continue reading Fantasy vs. reality: The evolution of fantasy football

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Campus safety report

Oct. 25 – Oct. 31 Safety Report

Monday, October 25 Campus Safety responded to Pittman Hall for a report of a narcotics violation. Wednesday, October 27 Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm in Pittman Hall. Friday, October 29 Campus Safety responded to the west practice fields for a possible theft. Saturday, October 30 A student in Norelius Hall was cited for underage consumption and transported to Detox. Sunday, October 31 A … Continue reading Oct. 25 – Oct. 31 Safety Report

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News

Dancing with the Profs on November 6

The Campus Activites Board, GAC TV and Gustavus Swing Club are hosting the fifth Annual Dancing with the Profs, which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The selection of students and professors participating occurred last week. Tabling outside the Marketplace was done for nominations. “After tallying up nominations, I pretty much go down the list and approach these … Continue reading Dancing with the Profs on November 6

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Gustavus Annual Fund program November 1

The Gustavus Annual Fund website says, “Tuition covers only a portion of Gustavus’s operating costs. The gap is bridged by loyal donors who choose to support higher education through the Gustavus Annual Fund.” The Annual Fund is comprised of gifts from alumni, parents, friends and even current students of the college. Eighty percent of the funds support scholarships and other financial aid, and the other … Continue reading Gustavus Annual Fund program November 1

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Sara Dziuk ’02 joins Admission Possible

Gustavus alumna Sara (Brigger) Dziuk ’02 was recently named Executive Director of Admission Possible Twin Cities. Admission Possible is a nonprofit organization based in St. Paul dedicated to helping low-income high school students prepare for and earn admission to college by providing ACT/SAT test preparation, admissions and financial aid consulting and guidance in the transition to college. The organization assists in aiding these students in … Continue reading Sara Dziuk ’02 joins Admission Possible

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Alex Legeros – The philosophy of being well rounded

Alex Legeros is one of Gustavus’s shining seniors. As an honors philosophy major, he pursues his study while acting as one of the department assistants and tutors. “Studying philosophy doesn’t mean reading books by dead old white men. I love philosophy because it is an examination of the self. It is the way humanity attempts to understand what it is while also discovering the amazing … Continue reading Alex Legeros – The philosophy of being well rounded

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Features

Shining Light on Film Noir

When you sit down with Professor of Physics Paul Saulnier to talk about the world of Film Noir, he’ll probably begin his explanation by giving you his favorite quote from the documentary Bringing Darkness Into Light. “Film Noir is a film movement in the American cinema between the ‘40s and ‘50s that poses one central theme: You’re f***ed.” The quote makes the audience laugh, but … Continue reading Shining Light on Film Noir

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