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Students present at Celebration of Creative Inquiry

Celebration of Creative Inquiry: Minds at Work (NEWS) Last weekend, the college partook in festivities to celebrate the hard work and the achievements of its best and brightest students. On Friday, Honors Weekend began with the Celebration of Creative Inquiry, a forum in which Gustavus students could present the research and studies they’ve been working on throughout the year. It was held in the conference … Continue reading Students present at Celebration of Creative Inquiry

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Orange is the New Black’s Lea DeLaria speaks in Christ Chapel

May 10, 2016 Christ Chapel hosted probably one of its most expletive, but also one of its most engaging, high energy, and funny speakers; Lea DeLaria. Lea is commonly known for her role as “Big Boo” on the Netflix series Orange is the New Black, but is also a tremendously successful stand up comedian, broadway actress, and jazz performer. The event Tuesday night was advertised … Continue reading Orange is the New Black’s Lea DeLaria speaks in Christ Chapel

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Feature Photo, Features

Top Four News Stories of 2016 at Gustavus

Historic Donation Makes Nobel Renovations Possible September 11, 2015 – Gustavus began the school year by announcing the largest gift in the college’s history. An anonymous donor donated 25 million dollars to be put towards the renovation of the Alfred Nobel Hall of Science. The renovation plans include expansions to the North, South and West wings of the building. Further plans include interior upgrades to … Continue reading Top Four News Stories of 2016 at Gustavus

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Variety

Gustavus Dance Company presents “Next Best Steps”

The Gustavus Theater and Dance Department present their last production of the season Next Best Steps: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert on May 13 and 14 at 8p.m. and May 15 at 2p.m. Senior Dance with Honors major Laura Johnson, who received the Distinguished Dance Student Award for this year, is heavily involved in the dance department and the upcoming show. “I think the … Continue reading Gustavus Dance Company presents “Next Best Steps”

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Variety

Marvel kicks off summer with Captain America: Civil War

The summer of 2016 and the third phase of the highly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe kick-offed with this highly anticipated super hero brawl. While the studio’s taken concepts that have been far more risky, that doesn’t mean the build up to their latest release wasn’t devoid of skepticism. After the disappointing release of Batman v. Superman and the oversaturation of superheroes on the big screen … Continue reading Marvel kicks off summer with Captain America: Civil War

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Variety

Hilstrom showcases artwork of Gustie Seniors

Epoch, the 2016 Senior Art Majors Exhibition had its grand opening this past Saturday at the Hilstrom Museum of Art. Gustavus Seniors Haley Bell, Mia Cannon, Leah Creger, Anna Franke, Rachel Gunderson, Helena Johnson, Emily Leslie, Andrew Paul, Lauren Schiltz, Griffin Spier, and Jessica Williams all produced works that are currently on display in this exhibition. From oil and acrylic painting, charcoal and ink drawing, … Continue reading Hilstrom showcases artwork of Gustie Seniors

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Sun Hee Lee

If you ask her students what they appreciate most about Professor Sun Hee Lee of the English department, it’s that she truly cares about each of her students individual success. Students spoke of her approachability, calm and down-to-earth demeanor, and flexibility as contributing to her success as a teacher. “I think Sun Hee’s greatest strength as a teacher is her attention to each student’s individual … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Sun Hee Lee

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Tennis makes it 28 straight: With another MIAC title in the books, sights switch to playoffs

For the 28th straight year, Gustavus Adolphus College has earned the MIAC Men’s Tennis Conference title. This tremendous streak dates back to a time where many of the players of this year’s squad were yet to be born. The rich tradition of Gustavus Men’s Tennis is still as strong as ever. Continuing this streak is no easy feat, however. A lot of pressure comes with … Continue reading Men’s Tennis makes it 28 straight: With another MIAC title in the books, sights switch to playoffs

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