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Sports & Fitness

Becker won’t be beat: Women’s Soccer undefeated through three games

Women’s Soccer opened their season with a pair of wins over Nebraska-Wesleyan and UW-Lacrosse, and tied their third contest against UW-River Falls on Wednesday to remain undefeated through three games. While an undefeated 2-0-1 record marks their best start since 2009, what’s more impressive is that opponent has yet been able to find the goal. “Our team goals are to continue to keep evolving the … Continue reading Becker won’t be beat: Women’s Soccer undefeated through three games

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Opinion

Rio Olympics was never a good idea

As August slowly came to an end, the Olympic flame shot out its final, struggling sparks over Rio. It’s over. Brazil survived. Just. The 2016 Summer Olympics will go down in history as one of the most scandalous, disorganized and dangerous games the world ever witnessed. The 2016 Summer Olympics will go down in history as one of the most scandalous, disorganized and dangerous games … Continue reading Rio Olympics was never a good idea

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Student voices initiates policy revisal: Changes implemented to address student concerns about sexual misconduct

“I ’m really proud of what got done over the summer,” Dean of Students JoNes VanHecke said. Over the last three months while students were away, administration has been hard at work implementing changes recommended by last year’s sexual misconduct task force. Changes include the use of pseudonyms during adjudication procedures, defaulting students information on Gribly to private, and a new standard online form for reporting … Continue reading Student voices initiates policy revisal: Changes implemented to address student concerns about sexual misconduct

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Gustie Greeters will shine!

College is full of many memorable activities and experiences. A Gustavus favorite for first-years is Greeter Groups, a group of upperclass student leaders who plan, organize, and lead incoming students through New Student Orientation. Each Gustie Greeter is responsible for leading discussions, events and activities throughout Orientation, continuing their involvement and leadership throughout the rest of the year. Gustie Greeters serve as friends, mentors, and … Continue reading Gustie Greeters will shine!

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Gustie of the Week – Anna Batz

A Peer Assistant is a link between student and faculty, serving as a listening ear for what’s going on at campus. They promote awareness to issues regarding healthy lifestyles. One woman who embodies all the qualities one should find in a Peer Assistant is Anna Batz. Anna is a junior Psychology major with a minor in Music. Aside from working two years as a Peer Assistant, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Anna Batz

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Sports & Fitness

This year in sports: Looking back on 2015-2016 Gustie Athletics

What a year it’s been for Gustie Athletics! To celebrate the College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is hosting the second annual Golden Gusties Awards Banquet on Sunday, May 15 in the Don Roberts Ice Rink. The banquety will honor the achievements of all the athletic teams and its student-athletes.  The banquet will include a social hour with hors d’oeuvres and dessert from 6:15 to 7 … Continue reading This year in sports: Looking back on 2015-2016 Gustie Athletics

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Sports & Fitness

Softball falls in MIAC playoffs: Season comes to a premature end

Softball falls at MIAC playoffs, season comes to an end After a very successful regular season, the Gustavus Softball team’s season came to abrupt end last weekend at the MIAC Conference Playoff Tournament, hosted by top seeded University of St. Thomas. The second seeded Gusties went 0-2 in the tournament, thus bringing their season to an end. The team’s overall record was 26-12, while earning … Continue reading Softball falls in MIAC playoffs: Season comes to a premature end

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Gone dancin’: Women’s Tennis headed to the NCAA tournament

The Gustavus Adolphus College Women’s Tennis team is going dancing. A doubles sweep and two straight-set singles wins gave the Gusties a 5-0 victory over Carleton College on Saturday afternoon at the Bell Field Tennis Courts. The win clinches Gustavus its first conference playoff title since 2011, and the Gusties also earn an automatic bid to the 2016 NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships. “I’m so proud … Continue reading Gone dancin’: Women’s Tennis headed to the NCAA tournament

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Opinion

Keeping in Touch

Birds are singing in the meadows and trees around the arboretum, rain falls softly outside windows, and the minds of students begin to stray towards thoughts of summer. As the semester winds to a close many will begin to pack their belongings, finish their tests, and say goodbye to their friends. For those who are seniors there is something bittersweet about this goodbye, as the … Continue reading Keeping in Touch

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