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First-year class adjusts to COVID on The Hill

Gustavus’s first-year class has had a lot to adjust to, from an abrupt end to their senior year to starting college while dealing with ramifications from the COVID-19 pandemic. Collegiate Fellows (CFs) in first-year dorms have been noticing a change in the students they lead. “[There is] a lot more stress and anxiety than in previous years…there’s a heightened degree to it,” Senior CF Catherine … Continue reading First-year class adjusts to COVID on The Hill

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Gusties of the Week: Regina Olono & Hiwot Sugebo

This week’s Gusties of the Week celebrates two strong student leaders on campus. Junior Regina Olono and Senior Hiwot Sugebo are two Gusties who are highly involved in the community. Their most recent involvement is as president and vice president of Ignite, a non-partisan student org new to Gustavus this year. The org is designed to empower those who identify as women in politics. Olono, … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Regina Olono & Hiwot Sugebo

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Victoria DeVille hosts Drag Bingo Night: Campus Activities Board invites Minneapolis queen to campus

As Gusties persist through the hardships faced due to social distancing and limited interaction, Gustavus’ Campus Activities Board (CAB) continues to strengthen community solidarity through socially-distanced, interactive events. In collaboration with the Gustie Greeters, CAB arranged the Drag Bingo Night event on Sep. 11, 2020 hosted by Minneapolis-based drag performer Victoria DeVille. Senior CAB Co-President Katie Ashpole illustrated the ways in which CAB meticulously planned … Continue reading Victoria DeVille hosts Drag Bingo Night: Campus Activities Board invites Minneapolis queen to campus

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Catching up with My Sister’s Boyfriend

Junior Carrie Bather and Senior Bradley VanTatenhove have joined together with two alumni, Avery Bather ‘18 and Garrett Meier ‘19, to make one well-known band both on and off campus. The band was formed about a year and a half ago, when Carrie had heard that her sister, Avery, had started performing with Meier. “Avery and [Meier] started out themselves by doing lots of duets … Continue reading Catching up with My Sister’s Boyfriend

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Gustie of the Week: Pa Ying Lor

This week’s Gustie of the Week is Junior Pa Ying Lor, an Elementary Education major from St. Paul, MN. Coming from a large, diverse city such as St. Paul, Lor appreciated how Gustavus’ welcoming community eased her transition into St. Peter’s small-town setting. “The scenery is very welcoming, and the people who work here are very welcoming too,” said Lor said. “I really enjoy working … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Pa Ying Lor

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Amelia Vosen

As Captain of Gustavus Women’s Hockey Team, Senior Amelia Vosen is ready for the final moments in her last semester at Gustavus. She is a Management major from Newton, Minnesota. One of the main reasons why chose to attend college at Gustavus was because of the strong athletics program. She looked forward attending a school with such a welcoming community and smaller class sizes. She … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Amelia Vosen

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J-Term Journeys: Gusties in Spain

J-term is a great opportunity for Gustavus students to take interesting classes, spend time with friends, and for those who were in the Placing Valencia class, escape from the snowy Minnesota weather. For this course, a small group of students spent January not only bettering their Spanish language skills, but also exploring Spain and the city of Valencia through guided tours, independent exploring and community … Continue reading J-Term Journeys: Gusties in Spain

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C in CC: a celebration of unity through dance

Over the years, Christmas in Christ Chapel has increasingly featured dances in its services. These dances help audience members to visualize the theme expressed and the messages shared during the Christmas in Christ Chapel experience. Theater and dance professor Michele Rusinko is heavily involved in creating these dances for the services. Gustavus’ popular and beloved show stands apart from many other schools’ concerts. “…[Gustavus’ show] … Continue reading C in CC: a celebration of unity through dance

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Cultivating the C in CC experience

When it comes to choosing the theme for Christmas in Christ Chapel, the Chaplain’s Office is responsible for planning this beautiful, heart-warming event. A committee of about 11 members is led by the Artistic Director who brainstorms an idea and brings it to the entire group, receiving feedback from the committee on what the overall theme should be. They convene a year in advance in … Continue reading Cultivating the C in CC experience

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Preview: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture

The Gustavus campus is preparing to host this year’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture speaker Donzaleigh Abernathy. The lecture will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 20 of 2020 in Christ Chapel. Born in the throes of the Civil Rights movement, Abernathy is the daughter of  American Civil Rights Movement Co-Founder Rev. Dr. Ralph David and Mrs. … Continue reading Preview: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture

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