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Coming Out Week 2013: Celebrating diversity & acceptance

Coming Out Week is an annual event sponsored by the Queers and Allies (Q&A) student organization. This year, Coming Out Week coincides with National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11. Not only is Coming Out Week a time for students to celebrate pride, but also a time to show support for one another. “It spreads the message that Gustavus is a loving community, supporting queers … Continue reading Coming Out Week 2013: Celebrating diversity & acceptance

Kevin Dexter
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The Universe at Its Limits

Gustavus has held the annual Nobel Conference annually since 1965. This year’s conference will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 1 and 2 at Gustavus. Its origins trace back to the dedication of the Nobel Hall of Science in 1963 when 26 Nobel Laureates gathered at the college for the event. Following this gathering, President Edgar Carlson and other college officials came up with the … Continue reading The Universe at Its Limits

Kevin Dexter
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How to Eat Healthy on a college budget

For many students, living in an apartment or off-campus for the first time is a wake-up call. It’s the first time they have to be self-sufficient in terms of feeding themselves. The Caf may be convenient (no grocery shopping, no cooking, no washing dishes), but it’s also expensive. It may be overwhelming at first, but living without a meal plan opens up many new possibilities … Continue reading How to Eat Healthy on a college budget

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The Unpaid Internship Debate

By the time summer rolls around, many students have both paid and unpaid internships lined up. Internships offer an opportunity for students to learn about the field they plan to work in and decide if it’s for them. However, with a federal judge’s ruling in New York last June saying that Fox Searchlight Pictures violated federal minimum wage and overtime laws by not paying interns … Continue reading The Unpaid Internship Debate

Kevin Dexter
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Gustavus Traditions

The Gustie Greeters’ cheers resonate across campus and it’s clear the first-years have arrived. They’ll learn many new things and meet many new people, but some things will stick with these new students longer than a few semesters. The traditions that students pass on from generation to generation help define students’ lives at Gustavus, and it’s what they’ll remember long after they walk across the … Continue reading Gustavus Traditions

Kevin Dexter
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Senior Snapshots: Gusties’ Favorite Memories

Cristian Raether “This picture was taken when I was in Atqasuk, Alaska for the nursing program.  It was Halloween night and some people at the health clinic where I was working were painting their faces for the holiday and asked if I wanted to join.  My costume for Halloween was a zombie nursing student and took the picture as the sun was setting beyond the … Continue reading Senior Snapshots: Gusties’ Favorite Memories

Nick Hamberg
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Center For Student Leadership: Looking Ahead to 2013-14

The Center for Servant Leadership at Gustavus is offering many volunteer opportunities for students for the 2013-2014 school year. With 45 coordinators, the center houses four main areas of volunteer opportunities. More than half of Gustavus students are actively involved in at least one CSL group. Outreach (Church Relations and Community Engagement)  With a mission to strengthen the presence of the Church at Gustavus and the … Continue reading Center For Student Leadership: Looking Ahead to 2013-14

Nick Hamberg