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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Along with hosting one of the country’s favorite holidays, October is also known for showcasing a heavy but important subject:  Domestic Violence Awareness. Originally called the “Day of Unity”, Domestic Violence Awareness Month started as a day dedicated to activities conducted at local, state, and national levels. In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was held. Currently, DVAM is participated statewide and … Continue reading October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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An evening to celebrate who you are and strut your stuff.

Start seeking out your feather boas and heavy make-up. The drag show is coming. On Friday, Oct. 17, the student organization Queers & Allies (Q & A) will transform Evelyn Young Dining Room into a runway show fit for the daring, young students who will shake, flaunt and strut their gender-bending stuff to a panel of judges. The show will be emceed by Nina DiAngelo, … Continue reading An evening to celebrate who you are and strut your stuff.

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Gustavus 150 at a Glance

Timeline: 1862: Pastor Eric Norelius starts a school in his church. in Red Wing, Minn. 1862:The School reopens in East Union, and was renamed “Minnesota Elementar Skola”. 1876: School opens for first time on the hill  as Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. 1890: Commencement for the first graduating class of Gustavus. Each graduate was required to speak at commencement. 1891: The first college … Continue reading Gustavus 150 at a Glance

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Meet the Weekly

Editor-in-Chief  Victoria Clark vclark@gac.edu (507) 381-8258 Managing Editor  Kate Plager kplager@gac.edu (763) 843-5529 Web Editor  Max Beyer mbeyer2@gac.edu (507) 351-0739 Advertisement Manager  Scott Sahli ssahli@gac.edu (952) 250-4866 Advertisement Representative  Emmett Russell erussell@gac.edu (218) 341-8669 News Editor  Ben Miller bmiller5@gac.edu (763) 221-3919 Variety Editor Beth Schmidt eschmid4@gac.edu (612) 619-0156 Features Editor  Chelsea Johnson cjohns25@gac.edu (952) 381-4700 Commentary Editor  Ethan Marxhausen emarxhau@gac.edu (651) 269-5448 Calendar Editor  James … Continue reading Meet the Weekly

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A Few New Faces at Gustavus

Dr. JoNes VanHecke started as the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Gustavus on June 15, 2011. VanHecke received her bachelor’s degree from Gustavus, where she majored in Biology and Communication studies. VanHecke’s most recent position before coming to Gustavus was the Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Student Life at Central College, a liberal arts institution of higher education … Continue reading A Few New Faces at Gustavus

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Where the Hipsters are…

If you haven’t noticed, the sun has come out. Spring is in full force and students are taking notice, shedding their wintry gear and opting for lighter, summery fashions. Among those reemerging from the winter fashion hibernation are what some call hipsters. Just who are these hipster folk anyway you might ask? What does that word even mean? According to Urban Dictionary, “Hipsters are a … Continue reading Where the Hipsters are…

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Hamlet – The play’s the thing…

Many of us remember reading Shakespeare’s Hamlet in our high school English classes. The frantic skimming over of footnotes and listening to our classmates stumble over iambic pentameter left many of us with a vague understanding of the text. This year’s spring theater production, under the direction of Professor of Theater and Dance Amy Seham, will give us a second chance to understand Hamlet on … Continue reading Hamlet – The play’s the thing…

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Spring Fashion — Neutrals, lace and stripes

This year’s spring fashion trends have something for everyone. Preppy accessories for fancy ladies, billowy cardigans for those of us wanting to cover up and for those seeking to stand out: the slightly intimidating “flatform” shoes, part platform, part wedge. Perhaps even more exciting is the comfortable look and feel of this year’s fashions, leaving many women to breathe a sigh of relief knowing they … Continue reading Spring Fashion — Neutrals, lace and stripes

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