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ASU and professors promote Asian Studies at GAC

Vatuazenj Vang- K-pop, TikTok, and anime are all things you’ve probably heard or seen before. Today in 2023 we consume so much Asian media most of us don’t even know their origins. Many of us join clubs like Asian Student Union, Korean Culture Club, Anime Club, and Hmong American Culture Outreach (otherwise known as HACO) to expand our knowledge and celebrate these cultures with other … Continue reading ASU and professors promote Asian Studies at GAC

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Saw: more than “torture porn”

Jay Erickson- Many people view the 2004 movie Saw as nothing more than so-called “torture porn”. If that was all there was to the movie, how could it have spawned such a long-running series, with Saw X releasing in theaters on September 29th of this year? To take a look beyond the gore and the murder reveals a carefully thought-through story with powerful social commentary. … Continue reading Saw: more than “torture porn”

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Gustie of the Week: Kiana Pitsch

Colleen Coleman- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Kiana Pitsch, a Senior Political Science and Psychological Science major with a Communication Studies minor. She is the President of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority, and Co-President of Alpha Alpha Alpha Honors Society as well as the Adoption Recognition Community. She is also a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Chair as a Peer Assistant, plays violin … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Kiana Pitsch

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Homecoming rave: pumpin’ beats and poppin’ bubbles

Taylor Storlien- Many might have seen posters around campus advertising the 2023 Homecoming Bubble Rave. With a background of colorful bubbles, it announces what is to come this Saturday: “Get your squad ready for the Annual Homecoming Rave! Bright Lights, Pumpin’ Music, Bubbles & one awesome night!” The finale to the Great Gustie Gathering is the annual Homecoming Rave. It will occur from 8:00 p.m. … Continue reading Homecoming rave: pumpin’ beats and poppin’ bubbles

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Homecoming traditions make their yearly appearance

Colleen Coleman- Get ready to show your creative side, Gusties! It’s that time of year where window painting rolls around and student organizations get the chance to shine! On Monday, Sept. 18th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Campus Activities Board is hosting Window Painting in the Caf as a part of the Homecoming festivities! Student organizations will use provided paints and brushes to … Continue reading Homecoming traditions make their yearly appearance

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Gustie of the Week- Cristina Sirbu

Taylor Storlien- The Gustie of the Week title goes to Senior Cristina Sirbu. Deeply involved within Gustavus’ campus, Sirbu is active in a variety of groups in which she also holds multiple positions. Last year, she participated in Lucia Choir, Prepare (a religious group on campus), volunteered at the Le Sueur Jail, and worked as a nursing assistant at an assisted living and memory care … Continue reading Gustie of the Week- Cristina Sirbu

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It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got swing

Jay Erickson- The Gustavus Swing Dance Club is a student-led organization that meets on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The leaders teach students how to perform swing moves, as well as moves from other dance styles. “Swing dance” is a term that encapsulates many dances stemming from swing style music, a subset of jazz most popular from the 1920s to 1950s, “The dances … Continue reading It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got swing

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Gusties will game!

Gustavus Esports began in the Fall of 2021 as a student organization now known as Gustavus.gg. It was started by then-Campus Activities Advisor Garrett Meier, Competitive Co-President and now-Alumni Nick Hagen, Casual Co-President and now-Junior Jay Erickson, with help from other passionate Gustie gamers. When first getting its footing, the organization hosted an event, called “Jackbox Jumpscares”, for Halloween. Gusties gathered to casually play Jackbox … Continue reading Gusties will game!

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Gustavus welcomes new faculty

Gustavus Adolphus is welcoming five new professors this fall, each of whom bring new perspectives and skills into the Gustavus community. Guarionex Salivia and Dongji Feng will join the Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics departments. Also joining the Golden Gusties are Lindsay Webster and Matthew Trucano into the Theatre and Dance department, and Samuel Piccolo as an addition to the Political Science Department.  Salivia will … Continue reading Gustavus welcomes new faculty

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A night at the cabin: Friday Night Frights

Tonight (Friday, Sept. 8th), the Campus Activities Board will be hosting a screening of Drew Goddard’s 2011 horror film: Cabin In The Woods. This “Friday Night Frights” event will be happening at 8:00 p.m. outside of the Borgeson Cabin in the Arb. In Saint Peter, it is often hard for horror movie fans to find screenings of horror movies. With “Friday Night Frights,” that’s changing. … Continue reading A night at the cabin: Friday Night Frights

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