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Variety

Spring music recitals hit the right notes

The department of Music is presenting student recitals almost every weekend this spring with performers ranging from sophomores to seniors, instruments varying from vocal to instrumental, and diverse student backgrounds with majors from economics to biology. Mara Klein, Director of Communication Services and Fine Arts Programs in Marketing and Communications, believes “the high quality of performances alone is reason to come to these recitals.” However, … Continue reading Spring music recitals hit the right notes

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On Pitch Perfect, and the right amount of Punch

Prepare to meet the Bellas like you never have before. In the next installment of the Pitch Perfect movies the girls are now college graduates, struggling to discover their fit in the adult world. While previously defined by their standing in the Bellas, our favorite cast of characters now must find their own identities as they chase music producing, vet school, juice vending, and of … Continue reading On Pitch Perfect, and the right amount of Punch

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Gustie of the Week – Cody Horman

Tech-savvy and friendly face around campus, Cody Horman is a junior computer science major who has, and continues to, contribute to the Gustavus campus and community in enormous ways. Cody is a percussionist in the Gustavus Wind Symphony and loves being in the ensemble, playing music with the intent to make people happy. “I’ve been playing music since middle school and ever since then, I’ve … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Cody Horman

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s Tennis tallies three wins

The Gustavus Women’s Tennis team added three more wins to their record this past weekend as they bested Division II Southwest Minnesota State, before beating Carleton and St. Thomas. They opened their weekend in the Swanson Tennis Center with a one-sided Friday night match against the Mustangs of Southwest Minnesota State. The Gusties were absolutely dominant in the doubles action, as they dropped just one … Continue reading Women’s Tennis tallies three wins

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Gustavus presents ‘The Marriage of Figaro’

When most people hear The Marriage of Figaro, they think of the lengthy opera by Mozart. But the Gustavus production of The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre Beaumarchais is nothing like the opera.  Beaumarchais’ comedy, which actually inspired Mozart’s infamous work, is perhaps the most prized diamond in the rough theatrical history has to offer.  Boasting a passionately energetic cast, innovative director, and fascinating history, … Continue reading Gustavus presents ‘The Marriage of Figaro’

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Gustie of the Week – MJ Johnson

There is a high probability you have seen Megan “MJ” Johnson during your time at Gustavus as she is involved almost everywhere on campus .  MJ is a senior double major in English and history and a double minor in Japanese studies and comparative literature.  Not only is she invested in her studies, but MJ is also a Gustie Greeter, Co-Editor of The Fourth Crown, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – MJ Johnson

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Women’s Golf opens spring season: Gusties place 5th out of 18 teams

The Gustavus Women’s Golf Team opened their spring season last weekend at the Kathy Niepagen Spring Fling hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University in Normal, Illinois. This start was a week later than originally planned. The Gusties were scheduled to start on April 7, but the Washington University–St. Louis Invite was cancelled due to the poor weather that we are all too familiar with. The Gusties … Continue reading Women’s Golf opens spring season: Gusties place 5th out of 18 teams

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Track and Field competes at Maverick Invite

The Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams both competed at the Minnesota State University Spring Invitational last Wednesday, with both teams notching multiple top performances and notable finishes. Despite a cancellation the week before due to snow, the Gusties remained resilient, despite the less-than-ideal weather conditions. “It’s difficult, you have to prepare yourself. Since it was the first meet outdoors, no one really … Continue reading Track and Field competes at Maverick Invite

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