News

Schnell! Schnell!—to St. Peter’s Oktoberfest

This weekend, the entire St. Peter community will be coming together to celebrate the town’s first-ever Oktoberfest. Starting at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, the celebration will commence in the cooler at Patrick’s on Third with a ceremonial keg, painted with the colors of the German flag , to be paraded from the basement to the festival grounds. St. Peter’s first Oktoberfest celebration is … Continue reading Schnell! Schnell!—to St. Peter’s Oktoberfest

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Gustavus History— Quiet Valor: The C. Fred Hanson Story

On June 22, 1944, the Servicemens’ Readjustment Act of 1944 was signed into law by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. More commonly known as the “GI Bill of Rights,” or simply the “G.I. Bill,” this grass-roots bill provided ten key rights”for returning WWII veterans (known as G.I.s): 1.    Readjustment allowances 2.    Home, farm and business loans 3.    Review of discharges 4.    Adequate health care 5.    Prompt … Continue reading Gustavus History— Quiet Valor: The C. Fred Hanson Story

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Gustie of the Week

Brandon Hirdler: Involved and hardworking with a soft spot for animals

Brandon Hirdler is, in a word, involved. Not only does he keep busy with his double major in history and gender, women and sexuality studies (GWS), but he also keeps busy around campus, serving in a number of leadership roles. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, serves as the business manager for Building Bridges, interns in the President’s Office and despite having … Continue reading Brandon Hirdler: Involved and hardworking with a soft spot for animals

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Variety

To Write Love On Her Arms: Jamie Tworkowski brings a message of hope and healing to Gustavus

At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Jamie Tworkowski of the non-profit To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) will speak in Christ Chapel about the outreach his team is doing on the topics of self-injury, addiction and depression. The goal of the non-profit is to create dialogue about these issues and provide support for those grappling with their effects. TWLOHA brings their message to … Continue reading To Write Love On Her Arms: Jamie Tworkowski brings a message of hope and healing to Gustavus

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Variety

Aune Receives Distinguished Chair

Starting this year Gustavus will be home to its second Distinguished Endowed Chair, Dr. Greg Aune. This position is an entirely new one created by a generous donation from Jon and Anita Young, and allows one professor to focus on a specific subject. This donation was formally called the Jon and Anita Young Distinguished Endowed Chair in Choral Conducting. The Distinguished Endowed Chair creates for … Continue reading Aune Receives Distinguished Chair

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Variety

Gustavus A-Z: A look through our history

No matter what you want to learn about Gustavus—the tornado of 1998, the streakers that once bolted through the cafeteria or the history of diversity on campus—Gustavus A-Z probably has something to say about the subject. Dave Kenney has compiled the highlights of Gustavus Adolphus’ 150 years of history into one glossy book. Photos, old cartoons, Market Place menus, quotes from old Gustavian Weeklys… all … Continue reading Gustavus A-Z: A look through our history

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Variety

Cars 2—fun for Family Weekend

Cars 2, directed by John Lasseter, is primarily a story of the friendship between two characters, Lightning McQueen (played by Owen Wilson) and Mater (played by Larry the Cable Guy). Lightning McQueen is the amicable red race-car. Mater, a rusty tow-truck, greets McQueen upon his arrival with a bout of exuberance. The resident cars of Radiator Springs also celebrate McQueen’s return. Meanwhile, Mater argues with … Continue reading Cars 2—fun for Family Weekend

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Features

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Along with hosting one of the country’s favorite holidays, October is also known for showcasing a heavy but important subject:  Domestic Violence Awareness. Originally called the “Day of Unity”, Domestic Violence Awareness Month started as a day dedicated to activities conducted at local, state, and national levels. In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was held. Currently, DVAM is participated statewide and … Continue reading October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Opinion

We need to think about ourselves a little more, yes?

I got the chance to learn last week about an incredibly important piece of legislation making its way through Congress this year. It’s called the Dream Act, meant to help tens of thousands of children illegally brought to this country by family members to gain rights that all people should have access to. As I sat in this meeting, I was struck with disbelief at … Continue reading We need to think about ourselves a little more, yes?

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