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National Diabetes Month brings light to daily struggle

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), close to 26 million people in the United States have diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites diabetes as one of the leading causes of death in the nation. In an effort to raise awareness and promote research, the ADA has designated November as American Diabetes Month. Gustavus students diagnosed with diabetes face challenges and complications … Continue reading National Diabetes Month brings light to daily struggle

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D.E.E.P. hopes to contribute to solution for child hunger

The ability to travel is a grand prospect. Being able to experience different cultures and then share them with those back home diversifies awareness. Sophomores Samantha Vang, Awushie Fayose and Jeanetta Langhorne are three Diversity Education Exploration Project (D.E.E.P) members who strive to build long lasting relationships through the program’s diversity of students. D.E.E.P’s mission statement looks to “develop first hand experiences, encompassing conversations of … Continue reading D.E.E.P. hopes to contribute to solution for child hunger

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Sports & Fitness

Jeffrey Dubose: Gustavus football record-breaker

The Gustavus football team concluded their season last weekend, after finishing with an impressive 6-4 record. Season highlights for the Gusties included a 45-19 victory over conference rival St. Olaf at Homecoming, and a double-overtime win over St. John’s University in week eight. The Gusties had a number of standout athletes on the roster this year, with an especially impressive individual effort coming from Senior … Continue reading Jeffrey Dubose: Gustavus football record-breaker

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Soccer concludes season in NCAA Tournament

The Gustavus men’s soccer team finished the season on Sunday, Nov. 17 losing 1-0 to Westminster in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The team completed the season with an overall record of 14-4-1. After winning every regular season conference game, the team was regular season MIAC Champions. Falling 1-2 to Saint John’s University in the MIAC Playoff Semifinals, the team was not named … Continue reading Men’s Soccer concludes season in NCAA Tournament

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Mauer made right choice in switching to first base

Former Catcher for the Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer drew national attention and criticism after news of his switch to first base was recently released to the public. In a game on Aug. 19, Mauer took a foul tip off his catcher’s mask and subsequently suffered a concussion. Mauer missed the last six weeks of the season, and his concussion symptoms lasted into the offseason. While … Continue reading Mauer made right choice in switching to first base

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Women’s basketball looks to young players for success

Gustavus women’s basketball opened their season with a game on Wednesday, Nov. 20 against River Falls. With only two returning starters to the program, Head Coach Laura Kelly looks to new players to step into key roles. “I thinks it’s a challenge they’re ready for. We would never ask a girl to step into a role that they’re not ready for. We’re athletes. Everybody wants … Continue reading Women’s basketball looks to young players for success

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Gustie of the Week

Gustie of the Week: Cameron Clause

Senior Cameron Clause stood at the starting line of his final heptathlon event in the national indoor track and field meet. Exhausted from the first six events he had already finished, his mind was calculative. He thought only of the strategy in running this last race. As the gun sounded, he took off, only to realize that within the first 50 meters his shoe had … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Cameron Clause

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Variety

Audience connects with real life story in Fruitvale Station

When becoming a professional in the film industry, first impressions can mean everything. Ryan Coogler certainly made his first impression as a director and writer when his first film debuted at the Sundance and Cannes film festivals, where it won awards at both. Can Coogler’s Fruitvale Station impress more than those at the film festival? Based on actual events from 2009, the film centers around … Continue reading Audience connects with real life story in Fruitvale Station

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Don’t blink! Dr. Who celebrates 50th anniversary

Witnessing a somewhat mysterious alien that travels through space and time in a blue police box as a television pitch for Doctor Who back in 1963 would be a sight to see. Flash-forward 50 years later, Doctor Who is a series that has produced nearly eight hundred episodes and gone through eleven different alternations. Spawning several spin-offs throughout its long history, and building a gigantic … Continue reading Don’t blink! Dr. Who celebrates 50th anniversary

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