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Weather cancels President’s Ball 2019

Gustavus students began the weekend with disappointment after finding out the President’s Ball was canceled due to weather. “Due to the inclement weather forecasted for this weekend, the Dean of Students Office and Campus Activities Office have decided to cancel  President’s Ball.  We did not make this decision lightly and considered student safety our number one priority,” Director of Campus Activities Andrea Junso said in … Continue reading Weather cancels President’s Ball 2019

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Advice for the Floundering First-Year, Opinion

Advice for the floundering first-year (3/15/19)

Dear first years- I’m going to be honest with you: friendships were a lot easier during our elementary school playground days than they are in college. Back then, friends were the people you played with at recess, the people in your class, or really anyone you came across that you talked to briefly. Now, however, it can feel impossible to even maintain the friendships you … Continue reading Advice for the floundering first-year (3/15/19)

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Opinion

Compassionate communication: the key to a diverse campus

One of the best things about attending a liberal arts college is the chance to discover new parts of the world.  My favorite part about being a Gustie is the way my time here has exposed me to new ideas and opinions.  I grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin and as much as I loved my childhood, it did not expose me … Continue reading Compassionate communication: the key to a diverse campus

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Opinion

Caffeinate yourself in St. Peter

Coffee and college students, name a better dynamic duo. We have so many places to choose from, yet we all have our favorites for our own personal reasons. While coffee doesn’t change much, it is the atmosphere and employees that create our preferences. Between the Courtyard Café, River Rock, Diamond Dust, Dunkin’ Donuts, Caribou, and Starbucks, there is no shortage of places to go. After … Continue reading Caffeinate yourself in St. Peter

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Opinion

Mindfulness and the importance of self-care

As the semester is getting busier and midterms are on the horizon, we all know the stress and sense of anxiety surrounding getting everything done and getting the grades that we want. While school is obviously very important, focusing too much on doing well in school can drain you to the point of being able to do nothing at all. This is why having hobbies … Continue reading Mindfulness and the importance of self-care

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Junior Grace Arnold competes in the uneven bars at the WIAC/NCGA West Regional Meet March 9. The team had some strong individual performances that day and placed sixth out of eight teams.
Sports & Fitness

Gymnastics competes at WIAC Regionals: Ardy, Malo, and Merila qualify for Nationals

The Gustavus Gymnastics team traveled to the University of Wisconsin-Stout last weekend to compete in the WIAC/NCGA West Regional Meet. With strong performances on vault, bars, and floor, the Gusties totaled 184.725 and took home sixth place. Last year the Gusties hosted the regional event at the Gus Young Court, earning fifth place out of eight teams with a season-high score of 185.725 in front … Continue reading Gymnastics competes at WIAC Regionals: Ardy, Malo, and Merila qualify for Nationals

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Junior Michael Hensch competes in shot put during a meet this season. Hensch was named All-Region in shot put and weight throw during the indoor season.
Sports & Fitness

Hensch and Rooney compete at Nationals: Track and field indoor season comes to a close

Last Friday and Saturday, the NCAA Track and Field Indoor Championships took place and Gustavus was able to qualify two athletes for this elite event. This meet is held in Boston, MA and showcases the top Division III talent in the nation, only accepting the top 20 performers in each individual event. Senior Michael Hensch proved to be a strong asset for the Gusties this … Continue reading Hensch and Rooney compete at Nationals: Track and field indoor season comes to a close

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Senior Chase Johnson returns a ball during a match earlier this season. After sweeping conference opponents, St. Olaf and Hamline, the Gusties have improved their record to 8-2.
Sports & Fitness

Gusties remain undefeated in the MIAC: Men’s Tennis defeats St. Olaf and Hamline, moves to 8-2

The No. 12 Gustavus men’s tennis team had a pair of shutouts this past weekend, blanking conference opponents St. Olaf and Hamline. With the wins, the Gusties move to 8-2 on the season and 4-0 in the MIAC. The Gusties started the morning with a 9-0 win over St. Olaf College. During the singles matches, the men won every game without dropping a single set. … Continue reading Gusties remain undefeated in the MIAC: Men’s Tennis defeats St. Olaf and Hamline, moves to 8-2

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Julissa Arce is an author and immigration advocate, as well as a commentor and speaker. She was named one of People en Español’s 25 Most Powerful Women of 2017.
News

24th annual Building Bridges conference addresses immigration in the land of opportunity

Gustavus hosted the 24th annual Building Bridges Conference on Saturday, March 2, 2019 focusing on this year’s theme of Immigration: Demolishing the Legacy of Bigotry in the Land of Opportunity. There were workshops and a keynote address from Julissa Arce, as well as panels where the topic could be discussed even further, and an interactive piece for student engagement. A tremendous amount of effort and … Continue reading 24th annual Building Bridges conference addresses immigration in the land of opportunity

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