Variety

Books in Bloom merges design with library resources

This year, the Folke-Bernadotte Memorial Library will be hosting its third annual Books in Bloom Event. This event, put on by the Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) is a fundraiser for the library, with all money raised going to increase the library’s endowment. Funds are raised by individual sponsors who donate five-hundred dollars to sponsor a “bloom,” or a floral arrangement based on a book that … Continue reading Books in Bloom merges design with library resources

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Variety

James Blake brings beats and soul to second album

James Blake returns with his soulful release Overgrown following his dub-heavy EP “Love What Happened Here” released last winter and his self-titled debut full length in 2010. The blend and variety on Overgrown is stronger than his debut, creating a more definitive sound rather than an alternating mixtape of ballads and club music. While still carrying the dub-step label, Blake could not be further from … Continue reading James Blake brings beats and soul to second album

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Variety

Gangster Squad falls short of expectations

It’s another tale of bad guy gangster meets questionably motived cop in 2013’s Gangster Squad. With big name actors at its side, this film tries so hard to be something great, but falls short and provides an average amount of excitement. Sgt. John O’Mara (Josh Brolin, No Country For Old Men) is ordered to work undercover to take down Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn, Milk), the … Continue reading Gangster Squad falls short of expectations

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Features

Center For Student Leadership: Looking Ahead to 2013-14

The Center for Servant Leadership at Gustavus is offering many volunteer opportunities for students for the 2013-2014 school year. With 45 coordinators, the center houses four main areas of volunteer opportunities. More than half of Gustavus students are actively involved in at least one CSL group. Outreach (Church Relations and Community Engagement)  With a mission to strengthen the presence of the Church at Gustavus and the … Continue reading Center For Student Leadership: Looking Ahead to 2013-14

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Opinion

Food for thought

Awkward I write to you today to bring an apparently harmless, social quirk to light. I want to look at the word “awkward” and all the meanings and uses it has come to bear amongst Americans in my generation. I do this because, in spite of this word’s apparent harmlessness, a closer examination of its use reveals a disconcerting habit we are all developing in how … Continue reading Food for thought

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Opinion

The Bunion

Mother Nature caught with possession of illegal substances Sources confirmed Tuesday that a number of illicit narcotics were, in fact, administered to Mother Nature and that she will be answering for her more than questionable behavior in recent weeks. While it has not yet been released to the general public exactly what substances Mother Nature has been ingesting, locals have their suspicions. “If you ask … Continue reading The Bunion

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Opinion

Reading this will make you cooler

Save the beards I have a confession to make. Well … to be quite honest, I technically already made it on the Gustavus Love Confession page, and according to the 39 “likes” it has received, I think it’s safe to assume that everyone agrees with me. Beards are awesome, and we Gusties are lucky enough to have a plethora of finely-bearded gentleman in our presence. However, … Continue reading Reading this will make you cooler

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Opinion

The Hidden Truth

What is terrorism? According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation website, terrorism is defined as “unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.” Now let’s switch over to some recent events in which the term, “terrorism,” has been loosely thrown around. Starting off, … Continue reading The Hidden Truth

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor (4/26/13)

I’m sure that almost everyone has seen the flyers around campus featuring students of the Gustavus Secular Student Alliance voicing their reasons for being atheists. Some of the quotes include “I am an atheist because religious dogma is poisoning public discourse” and “I am an atheist because I believe in living a life without fear.” The intention of the flyers as I understand it is … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (4/26/13)

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor (4/26/13)

I had the privilege of attending this year’s Relay for Life event on April 19th at Gustavus Adolphus College. My son Matt was honored to be your student speaker this year. Matt was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia during his senior year of high school in February, 2009, and just finished up his last chemotherapy in August, 2012. Currently he is in remission. This is … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (4/26/13)

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