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Sports & Fitness

Football tells tale of two halves: Big rally executed against Augsburg to remain undefeated

After a slow start last week, the Gustie Football team surged in the second half to defeat the Augsburg Eagles.  This victory moved the Gusties to 3-0 on the season and 1-0 in MIAC play.  The game was certainly a tale of two halves, as the Gusties scored 35 unanswered points in the second half after trailing 13-0 at halftime. Augsburg was in control of … Continue reading Football tells tale of two halves: Big rally executed against Augsburg to remain undefeated

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Sports & Fitness

Setting up seven straight: Winning streak continues as Volleyball beats St. Olaf

The last time Gustavus Volleyball lost was on Sept. 9, when the Gusties lost a close match 2-3 to Cornell in the Loras College Tournament. Since that loss, the Gusties have won seven straight, bringing their overall record to 11-2 and 2-0 in the MIAC. “Our serving was really tough tonight. Our defense was also scrappy, which allowed our offense to generate some momentum.” — Head … Continue reading Setting up seven straight: Winning streak continues as Volleyball beats St. Olaf

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Opinion

The ups and downs of Pokemon Go

What does it take to be the very best, like no one ever was? For some that means excelling in their classes, rising to the top on graduation day. For others it means being exceptional in athletics, leading their team to victories at State, Regionals, and maybe even Nationals. For one growing group of individuals however, to be the best means something entirely different, it … Continue reading The ups and downs of Pokemon Go

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Opinion

Act of violence hits too close to home

O n Saturday, Sept. 17 a man dressed as a security officer injured several people at the local mall in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The stabbings happened in several places throughout the mall, including in stores and in common areas. The chief of police identified the man as Dahir Adan, whom had three previous encounters with police. The Chief of Police, Blair Anderson, described the man … Continue reading Act of violence hits too close to home

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Nobel Conference 52: In Search of Economic Balance

Diedre McCloskey Distinguished Professor of Economics, History, English, and Communcation at the University of Illinois at Chicago McCloskey’s work has varied from technical economics and statistical theory to transgender advocacy. McCloskey has authored 16 books and nearly 400 articles in her many fields! John List Distinguished Service Professor in Economics and the Chairman of the Department of Economics at the University of Chicago List’s work … Continue reading Nobel Conference 52: In Search of Economic Balance

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Variety

The Nobel Concert: A Finer Side of Science

Students are settled into their dorms, the leaves show signs of contemplating color changes, and professors have (hopefully) stopped revising their syllabi. It is time to welcome the 52nd Nobel Conference to our quaint campus. This year’s conference arrives earlier than any in recent memory, taking place Tuesday, September 27, and Wednesday, September 28.  With this powerhouse of academic and scientific thought comes the Nobel … Continue reading The Nobel Concert: A Finer Side of Science

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Variety

The Third Star Trek goes Beyond expectations

With Gene Roddenberry’s acclaimed science fiction series Star Trek celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, what better time to release another film installment for these celebrated characters? Ever since the franchise reboot in 2009 directed by J.J. Abrams, the latest Star Trek movies have been a hit with both critics and audiences, but has divided the Trekkie fanbase with what they view as questionable creativity … Continue reading The Third Star Trek goes Beyond expectations

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