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For many, sign language is something one was taught in first grade for a day and something that piques one’s interest when it is mentioned, but no actions are typically taken after. Many often gloss over it when talking about languages they are interested in learning or pursuing both in and out of college. But for others sign language is their first language (or was … Continue reading Students found new language club: Gusties collaborate with Culpepper to provide students with opportunity to explore the world of sign language

For many Gustavus students, Fall Break was a time for relaxation, catching up on laundry, spending time with family, and eating home cooked meals. However, for eight Gustavus students, they used the break to make a difference. Seniors Sam Keillor, Landon Walters, and Kate Dudley, Juniors Clay Sletta, Danielle Trajano, and Sumiko Kawazu, Sophomore Andrew Deziel and First-Year Ellen Wines all took the trip west … Continue reading Students join protest at Standing Rock

Try as one might there is no escaping this election season. Every media outlet one frequents tends to have at least one article a day covering one of the infamous candidates for the presidency. Even if one turns on the TV hoping to enjoy Saturday Night Live after a long week of work and school there is no outlet from the hype of this particular … Continue reading Bring on the Ballot Bowl: Minnesota’s Secretary of State asks colleges to participate in voter pre-registration contest

The Gustavian Weekly acknowledges and apologizes for a misrepresentation of the Chaplain’s office views in last weeks front page article ‘Faculty conclude vote in favor of commencement changes’. The Chaplain’s office maintains that commencement should be held on Sunday. The Gustavian Weekly encourages readers to see the letter to the editor written by Chaplain Brian Konkol on page 10 for a full explanation of the Chaplain’s office … Continue reading Correction from issue 5

While attending class is vital to one’s education, it is important to note that students can make a significant difference by venturing outside the classroom. That is exactly what Habitat for Humanity prepares to do for their upcoming service trip to Aurora, MN during fall break. Sixteen students were selected through an application process that ended on October 10th. They will be volunteering their time … Continue reading Habitat for Humanity organizes fall trip to Aurora

Standing Rock. A new civil rights movement where environmental and human rights have met. The Dakota Access Pipeline Project is a pipeline that will stretch 1,172 miles from North Dakota to Illinois. It will pump an estimated 470,000 to 570,000 barrels of crude oil per day between the Bakken and Three Forks areas. The project got final approval to go ahead in March of this … Continue reading Gusties take a stand: NoDAPL movement gains more support on campus