News

Muslim Student Associations plans for Ramadan

Emily VanGorder – Staff Writer Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims across the world observe the month as a time for fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Ramadan celebrates the month in which the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. “The main goal [of Ramadan] is spiritual growth and becoming a better version of yourself,” Hana’a Alhosawi, … Continue reading Muslim Student Associations plans for Ramadan

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Vaccine Summary

Vaccine Summary (4/9/2021)

Minnesota Vaccination Numbers As of April 5, 2021: Statewide People with at least one vaccine dose: 1,871,867 People with completed vaccine series: 1,218,492 Percent of state population 16+ with at least one dose: 42% Nicollet County People with at least one vaccine dose: 12,511 People with completed vaccine series: 8,063 This data comes from the Minnesota Department of Health’s “Vaccine Data” website, which is updated … Continue reading Vaccine Summary (4/9/2021)

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Vaccine Update: Gustavus starts vaccine rollout

Freya Nelson – Staff Writer According to Minneapolis WCCO, over 25 percent of Minnesotans are fully vaccinated, with more than 40 percent of Minnesotans having already received at least one dose of a vaccine. In a race towards achieving herd immunity, Governor Tim Walz recently released the new vaccine qualifications; which include all Minnesotans 16 years of age and older. A campus-wide email was distributed last … Continue reading Vaccine Update: Gustavus starts vaccine rollout

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Variety

Gustavus celebrates the beginning of spring with Holi celebration

Emily VanGorder  – Staff Writer Gustavus is holding a Holi celebration between 5 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 10 on the grounds between IC and Beck. The event is being hosted by Crossroads, International Center Hall Council and the Muslim Students Association (MSA). Holi is a traditional Hindu celebration that observes a number of religious and secular events, including the relationship between Hindi deities Radha … Continue reading Gustavus celebrates the beginning of spring with Holi celebration

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Gustie of the Week

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Aly Granholm

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Originally from Esko, Minnesota, Senior Communication Studies Major Aly Granholm always found that Gustavus was the best place for her. “I applied to five schools and I got into all five, but Gustavus was the only place that offered me a place to swim. I swam in high school and it was a big part of my life, and Gustavus was … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Aly Granholm

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Variety

CICE offers international, multilingual student tutoring

Samantha Raghu – Staff Writer As a means of ensuring the success of all students on campus, Gustavus offers a wide array of academic support programs to assist students through the challenges they face with writing, analyzing, and organization throughout the semester. One of the programs offered is the Multilingual and International Student Tutoring program led by Pamela Pearson, the Lead Coordinator of the program. Pearson … Continue reading CICE offers international, multilingual student tutoring

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Features

What’s the Deal with wikiHow?

Geena Zebrasky – Features Writer What does tying your shoes, playing tennis, cooking spaghetti, and painting a sunset have in common? They all have a how-to tutorial page on wikihow. Have you ever found yourself wondering where wikiHow came from? Who makes the art? How are they all-knowing? Well, this week’s Features article will give you the wikiHow run-down and will maybe even use some of the … Continue reading What’s the Deal with wikiHow?

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Opinion

An Open Letter to the Board of Trustees

Concerned Gustavus Community Members A group of environmentally concerned student published a letter to the Board of Trustees on Monday, April 5 requesting the college divestment from mutual funds that are invested in fossil fuels. If you have questions about divestment or are interested in learning more please contact: Abigayle Paulson (apaulso9@gustavus.edu) or Alex Terpkosh (aterpkos@gustavus.edu) Dear Trustees, As members of the Gustavus community who … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Board of Trustees

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Opinion

Ghostly Gusties: Real ghost sightings on campus

Maia Honl – Opinion Columnist Do you believe ghosts are real? It might seem like a stupid question, but it’s one that people use as an icebreaker. With this question, you’re able to tell many things about a person. By saying yes you show that you are open to the unknown, but if you say that you don’t then you appear to follow fact and truth … Continue reading Ghostly Gusties: Real ghost sightings on campus

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Making the Community Stronger

Gustavian Weekly Writer – Opinion Columnist Gustavus Habitat for Humanity is a great organization in my opinion. It works to build affordable homes for families in need, it advocates to lessen poverty and homelessness and it provides practice with cooperation. Their service is done at a local and national level. This is an important organization, and it should be preserved because of its positive impact. In … Continue reading Making the Community Stronger

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