Variety

‘Howard Quednau: Dioramas’ exhibit on display

Howard Quednau’s diorama exhibit will be on display in the Schaefer Art Gallery, showing until May 19.  His exhibit, titled “Howard Quednau: Dioramas”, incorporates pieces that Quednau has been working on for the past eight years. Quednau is former colleague at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design from 1994-2007, and friend of Gustavus Professor and Chair of the Art and Art History Department, Kristen … Continue reading ‘Howard Quednau: Dioramas’ exhibit on display

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Elise Stepka

As a tour guide for the admissions office, Elise Stepka is an expert in all things Gustavus.  When prospective students ask about her favorite aspects of college life, Elise is proud to always have an answer ready due to her love of the campus feel and the programs Gustavus has to offer.  “The community aspect is really nice,” Elise said. “Gustavus is the perfect size … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Elise Stepka

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News

ICC, MSA, & CAB sponsor Holi: Festival of Colors

Gustavus brought Hindu tradition to its campus last week for Holi, the festival of colors.  This event originates in India and involves gathering together and throwing organic colored powder at the people around you and into the air to celebrate the beginning of the new season and commemorate the religious events of Hindu mythology.  “I learned the depths of meaning [Holi] has and how it … Continue reading ICC, MSA, & CAB sponsor Holi: Festival of Colors

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News

Colleges Against Cancer hosts annual Relay for Life

If you want college students to get involved with an issue, you should get food involved, right? That’s exactly what the Gustavus Colleges Against Cancer group has done. During their several weeks of fundraising leading up to their main event, Relay for Life, the group has done a Chipotle fundraiser, a “Pie a Gustie” day, and will have even more food the day-of. On the … Continue reading Colleges Against Cancer hosts annual Relay for Life

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Tennis continues MIAC dominance – Win over Carleton is the team’s 300th consecutive victory in conference play

The Gustavus men’s tennis team, which is currently ranked #8 in the country with a 17-8 overall record, is once again enjoying a successful season. The term “once again” is almost necessary when describing the team’s strong season, as the squad has had a string of dominant seasons dating back decades. In fact, earlier this week, the Gusties won their 300th consecutive MIAC Conference match. … Continue reading Men’s Tennis continues MIAC dominance – Win over Carleton is the team’s 300th consecutive victory in conference play

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Opinion

Viva Eurovision!

Have you ever wondered how ABBA was discovered? Celine Dion? Or where the song Volare came from? Look no further than Eurovision, the Eurasia wide song contest. The most important day of the year is coming up, May 12. You may ask yourself, why May 12? It is not just National Brunch for Lunch Day, it’s the Eurovision Song Contest finale. I was first introduced … Continue reading Viva Eurovision!

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Gustavus Women in Leadership holding big conference

This weekend, the Gustavus Women in Leadership organization will be heading to their big conference held annually in the spring. This  will mark  the organization’s eighth event as such. This year’s topic is “Leadership: Influence, Not Authority.” GWiL focuses on the idea of building up women to become leaders in the world and to help them develop the skills which leadership requires. This conference is … Continue reading Gustavus Women in Leadership holding big conference

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AMOM hosts first “Tie-Blanket” themed SNL

If any Gustavus student or visitor keeps their eyes peeled, they may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Moana, Mulan, or Rapunzel walking up and down the halls of the Student Center. This has not always been the case at Gustavus, typically the Student Center provides sights of college student chugging coffee or trudging towards the library. The changethis year is Gustavus’s  new … Continue reading AMOM hosts first “Tie-Blanket” themed SNL

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