Author: Thanh Binh Pham

Opinion

Title IX Compliance: Work Remains to be Done at Gustavus

149. That’s how many more varsity spots are open to men than women at Gustavus. 149 more opportunities to compete at varsity level college athletics, despite the fact that the student body is about 54 percent female and 46 percent male. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Education, Gustavus had 411 male varsity athletes in the 2014-15 school year and only 262 … Continue reading Title IX Compliance: Work Remains to be Done at Gustavus

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News

Large competition sees fall in enrollment: 2020 class drops 50 students to Gustavus average

As the new school year kicks off with a bang, Gustavus welcomes a smaller first-year class size than normal. This is the cause of multiple factors including demographics, the amount of high school seniors graduating and deciding to go to college, and the competition between colleges to recruit prospective students. This, coupled with fewer financial aid resources, have provided many challenges. Richard Aune, Dean of … Continue reading Large competition sees fall in enrollment: 2020 class drops 50 students to Gustavus average

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News

New Gusties experience first days on campus: Greeters help acclimate first-year students to the Gustavus community

Orientation flew by again, welcoming in this year’s new Gusties. Moving in last Friday, taking a classic picture with Gus down at the sign and moving into a weekend full of exciting events. “I love seeing all the students with their parents, I just love everything about move in day,” Director of Campus Activities, Andrea Junson said. The energy begins to build before students even … Continue reading New Gusties experience first days on campus: Greeters help acclimate first-year students to the Gustavus community

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Variety

Summer 2016 Films: The Good, Bad, and Underrated

The summer of 2016 brought us what we’ve come to expect of Hollywood at this point. There’s plenty of sequels, reboots, remakes, superheroes, and animated outings to go around this year. It’s time once again to see which flicks reigned supreme, which blockbusters busted, and what gems remained hidden. Disney already had a remarkable year with the box office and critics leading up to June, … Continue reading Summer 2016 Films: The Good, Bad, and Underrated

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Tales from Abroad, Variety

Tales from Abroad – Carl Cusack

Selamat Pagi! This past spring semester, ten Gusties, including myself, were met with this Malay morning greeting as part of our Semester in Malaysia: Living Diversity study abroad program. No matter where you go in Malaysia, locals will greet you with the warmth typically reserved only for morning greetings. Hospitality is Malaysia’s specialty, as is food. I had the good fortune to eat a lot … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Carl Cusack

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Sean O’Connell

As the school year starts, a number of social fraternities and sororities are preparing for fall recruitment, welcoming those who want to “Go Greek.” Fraternities and sororities allow students to gain skills in management, take part in a number of social activities, and potentially make friends that can last a lifetime, while promoting the values of leadership, scholarship, and service. If one were looking for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Sean O’Connell

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Sports & Fitness

Gustie Football kicks off 100th year: Century season begins with win in Missouri

Last weekend, the Gustie football team began its 100th season with a seven and a half hour roadtrip to Fulton, Missouri. The trip was well worth it as the Gusties delivered on a decisive 35-6 victory over Westminster College. Great performances from Sophomore quarterback Michael Veldman and Senior running back Luke Martinez set the tone for the Gusties. “We’re a young team and continuing to … Continue reading Gustie Football kicks off 100th year: Century season begins with win in Missouri

Thanh Binh Pham