Beneath The Crown (9/18/15)
Where do you get your personal morals and beliefs from? “I think what makes me who I am…I’d have to say Jesus Christ. I’ve grown up a Christian, and I’ve had my ups and downs. I started doubting a little bit, a couple of times throughout my life, but overall He always shows that He’s faithful and His love for me just blows my mind … Continue reading Beneath The Crown (9/18/15)
GAC Handbells
Gustavus Adolphus College is known for many of its musical groups. But a lesser known ensemble has been gaining recognition: the Gustavus Handbells. Handbells are commonly used in church music and were introduced at Gustavus in the mid-1990s to help develop the church music program. Previously made up of two different ensembles, this year the group will expand to three ensembles. Any student, whether they … Continue reading GAC Handbells
Fall Shows Worth Binge-Watching
With September passing through the midway point, television networks are preparing their shows to win over viewers. Plenty of 2014 shows went through the gauntlet to prove themselves worthy of another season, but there were some that didn’t prove successful enough to continue, whether critically or financially. Here’s a rundown of shows I think may be worth your television time this fall. While DC Comics … Continue reading Fall Shows Worth Binge-Watching
Tales From Abroad
An Open Letter to First-Year International Students, There goes another summer. But this time it is different, because this time I was in the United States. I chose to stay and work on campus for many reasons: to make some extra money to set aside for the new school year, to enjoy the local cultural events in summer, and just to avoid the excruciating heat … Continue reading Tales From Abroad
Gusties Audition to Join Competition Dance
While everything on campus was winding down after the first day of school, the Gustavus Dance Team was just getting started. Tryouts for the performance team began at 8 p.m. and the team’s season was officially underway. Seven new additions were added after Tuesday’s tryouts, bringing the team’s roster up to eighteen dancers. These new dancers joined a dynamic team with strong leadership, immense talent, … Continue reading Gusties Audition to Join Competition Dance
Gustie of the Week
Originally from Somalia, Senior Basra Osman had no trouble fitting in with the Gustavus community. In fact, putting herself out there and meeting new people is one of her passions and an ability that many took notice of immediately. “I remember meeting Basra for the first time at our floor dinner freshman year. She sat in front of me and as soon as she opened … Continue reading Gustie of the Week
Summer Research Celebrated at the Fall Symposium
The 2015-16 school year has officially started and Gusties have returned with a multitude of summer stories. For those who have conducted research in the past three months, the Fall Research Symposium provides a unique venue for Gusties to share what they have discovered. The Fall Research Symposium is one of two research showcases for Gusties. At the Symposium, two students will perform a twenty … Continue reading Summer Research Celebrated at the Fall Symposium
Dive in Desperate Need of Updating
Most Gusties know the Dive simply as the place to go for student dances on Friday nights, but it is a big space to only be used every couple Fridays throughout the year. Therefore, talks began last spring about sprucing it up to make it more functional and more inviting. President Bergman was on the Board of Trustees a few years ago when the Student … Continue reading Dive in Desperate Need of Updating
Issue 2
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