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Variety

El Tintero launches fourth annual Spanish literary journal

¡Ven a la fiesta! The editorial board of El Tintero invites all members of the Gustavus community to their launch party taking place Tuesday, May 10 at 6 p.m. on the first floor of Confer and Vickner Halls. This is the fourth annual publication of El Tintero. Assistant Professor Angelique Dwyer has been involved with El Tintero since she pieced together the first volume as … Continue reading El Tintero launches fourth annual Spanish literary journal

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Variety

Orange is the New Black star Lea DeLaria visits Gustavus

On May 10, Gustavus is hosting Lea DeLaria of Orange is the New Black to speak on issues of political correctness in the queer community. The effort to bring her talk titled “Lea DeLaria:  A Man for All Seasons”was spearheaded by Junior Gabe Grosshuesch who rounded up organizations and departments from across campus to join together in cosponsoring this event. These organizations include Queers and … Continue reading Orange is the New Black star Lea DeLaria visits Gustavus

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Variety

Star Wars: The Force Awakens a new trilogy

It’s been a while since there was excitement for a Star Wars movie. The original space opera trilogy is still celebrated as a hallmark in filmmaking that would inspire future generations of filmmakers, authors, and fans for decades to come, and made characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker household names. Unfortunately, the brand’s name was sullied by its own creator George Lucas in the … Continue reading Star Wars: The Force Awakens a new trilogy

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Emma Jasnoch

What do you call someone who is extremely hard working, intelligent, and hilarious? Emma Jasnoch. Emma is a senior with double majors in Spanish and Latin American, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies (LALACS) who, is consistently described as intelligent by her peers and professors. “My one word for Emma would be brilliant. She is literally the most brilliant person I know and is my personal Hermione. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Emma Jasnoch

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Sports & Fitness

Freshman Phenoms: Hensch and Curtis tackle Track and Field

Whether it’s Division 1 or Division 3, anytime a freshman comes in and makes an impact for a varsity sport, it’s a special achievement. To do it for not one, but two sports is an entirely more difficult feat. Just ask Freshmen Michael Hensch and Josh Curtis. In the fall, you can find Hensch and Curtis on the football field, Hensch as a nose tackle; … Continue reading Freshman Phenoms: Hensch and Curtis tackle Track and Field

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s Golf doing wonderfully

The Gustavus Adolphus College Women’s Golf team started in second place after the first round of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Spring Invite that was played at Bunker Hills Golf Course. The Gusties scored a 320 in the first round, just four strokes behind meet leader, and host Minnesota State. St. Cloud State University was in third place with a score of 332. “The team … Continue reading Women’s Golf doing wonderfully

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s Tennis: Teamwork key as the Gusties eye a MIAC Championship

After a very strong start to the spring season, the Gustavus Women’s Tennis team hopes to continue and build on their success throughout the rest of the season. The team is currently undefeated in conference play, with a record of eight wins and zero losses, with one of the biggest victories being an 8-1 home victory over conference rival St. Thomas. Overall, the Gusties hold … Continue reading Women’s Tennis: Teamwork key as the Gusties eye a MIAC Championship

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Opinion

Student (Over)Involvement

From the beginning of their first day on campus, college first-years hear the mantra “get involved in student organizations.” They hear it from their greeters, professors, and even their friends who start getting into organizations to occupy their time. Yet at what point does a student become over-involved in both on and off-campus activities? What are the effects of this over-involvement on a student’s academic … Continue reading Student (Over)Involvement

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