News

Walktober welcomes walking: Peer Assistants host three mental health awareness walks

Walktober is a monthlong event organized by the Peer Assistants which “invites students to bring awareness of the benefits physical activity has on mental health,” by getting outside to take themed walks around campus between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the first three Thursdays of the month. On Thursday, October 4, the theme for the day was a Poker Walk. The theme on Thursday, … Continue reading Walktober welcomes walking: Peer Assistants host three mental health awareness walks

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News

Classics professor discusses ancient graffiti

On Thursday, Oct 4, Gustavus faculty, staff and students were able to attend a lecture given by Professor Rebecca Benefiel, professor of classics and Department Chair, at Washington and Lee University. In her lecture, Professor Benefiel discussed how to relate ancient street art to the lives of civilians in that time. “Professor Benefiel’s talk was about analyzing ancient graffiti to learn more about the daily … Continue reading Classics professor discusses ancient graffiti

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A still from the Minnesota Opera’s performance of Romeo and Juliet.
Variety

Gustavus artist series: Minnesota Opera

On Friday Oct. 12, 2018, Gustavus Adolphus College welcomes a group of artists from the Minnesota Opera to lead a vocal master class and perform in an evening concert. The MN Opera Artist concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. this Friday as part of the Gustavus Artist Series. The Gustavus Artist Series is a collaborative project centered on music, theater, dance, and art aiming … Continue reading Gustavus artist series: Minnesota Opera

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Hinderman (right), has expanded her worldview and her friendship circle during her time abroad.
Tales from Abroad, Variety

Tales from abroad: Sarah Hinderman

Sarah Hinderman is a Gustie in her junior year currently studying abroad in Italy. So far, her trip has been going very well and she is more than excited for the rest of it. Hinderman said that she has always known that she wanted to study abroad. “My mom actually lived in England for her entire senior year of high school and got really close … Continue reading Tales from abroad: Sarah Hinderman

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Guenther works at the Bluebird Cakery in Mankato.
Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Ryan Guenther

Ryan Guenther proves that it doesn’t take long to find your fit at Gustavus. Guenther transferred from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to Gustavus this fall to begin his junior year. He is a Physical Education and Health major from Owatonna, Minnesota. Transferring to a different school in the middle of your college career is no doubt a daunting thought for most students. However, Guenther’s … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ryan Guenther

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Witte stretches at the barre before her jazz dance class.
Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Megan Witte

Throughout her time at Gustavus, sophomore Megan Witte has tried to make the most of her college experience by sticking to the passion she loves most: dance. Witte is from Cloquet, Minnesota which is three hours away from campus up north right near Duluth. She started dancing when she was only a baby at the age of one, and went to the same studio for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Megan Witte

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Some organizations host trick-or-treating for local children.
Opinion

No tricks, just a lot of treats

It’s that time of year yet again. Leaves are changing colors, classes are in full swing, there are tons of spooky decorations all over campus, and a lot of people are preparing themselves for any and all Halloween celebrations. The spooky season is upon us, and like every year, there are many people who are filled with a lot more Halloween spirit and excitement than … Continue reading No tricks, just a lot of treats

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor (10/12/18)

To the Editor- The HerCampus chapter at Gustavus wanted to formally state our position regarding the controversial window paintings last week. We chose to write “We Stand With Survivors” on our window after seeing the harmful message that the College Republicans wrote on theirs, and we continue to stand by that message, even after the windows in the caf have been cleaned. While HerCampus is … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/12/18)

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