News

Gustie wins Fullbright scholarship award

Fulbright scholarships don’t come easy. Typically applicants that receive scholarships begin working on their essays months in advance and that’s not even half the story. But this kind of intensive and long prep work didn’t stop Senior History Major, Ben Dipple from applying. And it’s paid off, Ben Dipple has been awarded a Fulbright English Teacher Assistant (ETA) scholarship to Turkey for the 2015-16 school … Continue reading Gustie wins Fullbright scholarship award

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Gusties Give Back: Students Today Leaders Forever

Gustavus prides itself on its sense of community. With over 100 student organizations on campus, there is no lack of opportunity for involvement, engagement, friendship, and leadership. A community service organization to watch for is Students Today Leaders Forever (STLF). Not even four years old, STLF is a newer recognized student organization. STLF is a nationwide nonprofit that seeks to empower students to lead, serve, … Continue reading Gusties Give Back: Students Today Leaders Forever

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Variety

Batman v Superman: Dawn of hopefully something better

For this week’s movie review, things are going to be a little different. Rather than review the campus movie, I’ll be taking a look at one of the most anticipated films this year that will likely continue to top the box office for the next couple of weeks. Over 75 years since their introduction to the world of DC Comics, Batman and Superman have finally … Continue reading Batman v Superman: Dawn of hopefully something better

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Variety

Gustavus Wind Orchestra shares passion for music during spring concert tour

While some Gusties were spending their spring breaks binge watching Netflix or soaking up the sun on coastal beaches, the musicians of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO) were spreading their passion for music. Gustavus Wind Orchestra has been touring the country and the world annually since 1881 and the tradition is as strong as ever as the orchestra maintains its standards of excellence and reaches … Continue reading Gustavus Wind Orchestra shares passion for music during spring concert tour

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Sports & Fitness

Don’t bet on it. Student-athletes and sports wagering

March Madness has arrived, and as most of the nation scrambles to fill out their perfect bracket, a certain group of people has to exercise caution while doing so, NCAA student-athletes. Anytime a student-athlete, competing in any division of the NCAA, is at risk to lose anything for a chance to win money off of a sport competition, collegiate or professional, they are in violation … Continue reading Don’t bet on it. Student-athletes and sports wagering

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Sports & Fitness

Batter up! New Baseball coaching staff creates a buzz.

Since this time last year, the Gustavus Baseball program has gone through some major changes. Multiple new coaches, including a new head coach, Brad Baker ‘80. With these changes comes a hope to build the Gustavus Baseball team into a successful and competitive program. “I feel blessed to be back on campus and hopefully the guys are as excited about the experience as I am. … Continue reading Batter up! New Baseball coaching staff creates a buzz.

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Sports & Fitness

Track and Field moves outdoors: But not before some historic individual performances

The Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams recently concluded their indoor winter seasons. Though they did not claim a conference title (which was awarded to St. Thomas), they sent two throwers to the NCAA tournament. One of whom was Senior Sarah Swanson, who also took home the MIAC Women’s Indoor Field athlete of the year award. To start out the season, the Gusties … Continue reading Track and Field moves outdoors: But not before some historic individual performances

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Opinion

Underage Voting

In 1971, the United States Senate voted in favor of the proposed amendment to lower voting age to 18. In just over two months, which happened to be the shortest period of time for any amendment in U.S. history, the necessary state legislatures ratified the 26th Amendment, and President Nixon signed it into law that July. During World War II President Roosevelt lowered the minimum … Continue reading Underage Voting

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