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Walktober helps Gusties walk off stress: GustieWELL provides students with a positive outlet for stress

Stress is always something that’s on the mind of Gustavus students. GustieWELL and the Peer Assistants (PAs) are aware of this issue and are constantly trying to find new ways to help. Over the month of October, the mental health awareness events known as “Walktober” were held. “Research shows walking increases blood and energy flow to the brain, which improves acuity and function on a … Continue reading Walktober helps Gusties walk off stress: GustieWELL provides students with a positive outlet for stress

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Students spend January 2019 in Indonesia
Variety

Preview: J-Term 2020 Study Abroad Trips

This coming January, Gustavus students will disperse to locations all over the world through this year’s ten J-Term IEX programs. Gusties were eager to get involved in the 2020 J-Term experiences, according to Assistant Director of Study Away Programs Bryan Messerly. “We had several of the courses filled up to capacity and several of the courses with a waitlist,” Messerly said. One such program is … Continue reading Preview: J-Term 2020 Study Abroad Trips

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Cherland is originally from Saskatchewan, Canada.
Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Elisabeth Cherland

Visiting Assistant Professor in Music, Dr. Elisabeth Cherland, has found herself more grounded in her roots since coming to Gustavus. “I’m really thrilled to be here in Minnesota and at a Lutheran institution,” Cherland said. Originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, Cherland continues to carry on a generations-long love of music as a singer, violinist, educator and now her role as the conductor of the Choir of … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Elisabeth Cherland

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Variety

Catching up with the Speech and Debate Team

Previously a co-curricular organization, the Speech and Debate Team became a student-run organization in the fall of 2018. Since then, the group has witnessed tremendous growth in membership and multiple successful tournaments. It not only nurtures the art of public speaking at Gustavus Adolphus College but also connects Gusties with the open and supportive community of speech and debate enthusiasts across the United States. “Public … Continue reading Catching up with the Speech and Debate Team

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A controversial poster put on the bulletin board in the Jackson Campus Center.
Opinion

The meaning of true diversity

During the past week, a poster was found in Beck with the quote, “How can we so freely advertise diversity…when we clearly don’t have enough?”. This poster has caused an uproar of debate on campus as to just how diverse Gustavus really is. The Gustavus student body is eighty percent white students as stated under the Enrollment section on the Gustavus website. This comparison to … Continue reading The meaning of true diversity

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Opinion

The search for support

Being involved in campus organizations is a big part of being a Gustie. Ask almost any student on campus to describe themselves, and they’ll list off any number of commitments they have to student organizations. Being part of something you enjoy and that you believe in can be extremely rewarding and fulfilling and can offer an opportunity to add something that you are passionate about … Continue reading The search for support

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Members of the volleyball team celebrate after winning a point during a match this season. The Gusties last regular season game is Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. against St. Mary’s.
Sports & Fitness

Volleyball drops a pair of MIAC matches: Gusties fight to earn a playoff spot as the season winds down

This past week, the Gustavus Volleyball team lost two tough matches on the road to conference foes. With the losses, Gustavus falls to 12-14 overall and 5-4 in the MIAC. On Friday, the Gusties made the trek up north to Moorhead, Minnesota to face the Cobbers of Concordia. The Gusties jumped out of the gate in earnest and dominated the Cobbers in the first set, … Continue reading Volleyball drops a pair of MIAC matches: Gusties fight to earn a playoff spot as the season winds down

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Sophomore Kenna West takes the ball upfield during a game against Carleton College Oct. 19. The Gusties will play their final game of the season Nov. 2 against Macalester College.
Sports & Fitness

Women’s Soccer season comes to a close: Gusties hope to end on a high note against Macalester

The Gustavus Women’s Soccer team hosted both Carleton and Minnesota-Morris on Oct. 19 and 20. Against Carleton, the Gusties lost a close battle by a score of 1-0. There was no scoring in the first 90 minutes, which led to overtime. The Knights were able to score the game winner on a penalty kick that went just past Senior goalkeeper Ashley Becker’s outstretched hands. Becker … Continue reading Women’s Soccer season comes to a close: Gusties hope to end on a high note against Macalester

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