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Preparing for Nobel Conference 47

Since 1963, Gustavus Adolphus College has been the proud host of the annual Nobel Conference. Each year, the Nobel Conference committee, consisting of Gustavus faculty and staff, assemble a panel of Nobel laureates to speak to students about cutting-edge scientific issues and engage them in discussion about the ethics and societal influences of these issues. The 47th Nobel Conference will be concentrating on the answer … Continue reading Preparing for Nobel Conference 47

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Center for Servant Leadership Opens

The Johnson Student Union looks a little different this year. Where the Center for Vocational Reflection and the Linner Lounge once stood now stands a new office, the Center for Servant Leadership (CSL). Last year the Lily Grant, which kept the Center for Vocational Reflection running, ran out, giving the initial push to combine offices to keep its services available to students. Eventually the Center … Continue reading Center for Servant Leadership Opens

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President’s Cabinet aims for Institutional Goals

On Wednesday, August 31 2011, Gustavus held its annual Colloquium where the state of the college was discussed. President Jack Ohle, and the Vice-Presidents, known collectively as the President’s Cabinet, discussed such subjects as the celebration of the Sesquicentennial and the naming and dedication of Beck Academic Hall. The President’s Cabinet also discussed institutional goals for Gustavus. Most of these goals stem from the Commission … Continue reading President’s Cabinet aims for Institutional Goals

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Chapel Celebrates 50th Anniversary

In a year that includes Gustavus’ sesquicentennial celebration, the new Beck Academic building and the annual Nobel Conference, among many other exciting news and events, Gustavus also celebrates another milestone anniversary, the 50th year of Christ Chapel. Although Christ Chapel has always been a central point for Gustavus both geographically and spiritually, few know its history. On March 2, 1959, residents of St. Peter, students, … Continue reading Chapel Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Gustie of the Week

Theater and Soccer Star

Anyone who knows Ben Kolis is sure to know just how hardworking and passionate he is about soccer, theatre and life in general. The type of person who notices the beauty of the simplest things in life, Ben is described by peers and professors alike as “genuinely curious and heartwarming.” A senior theatre major and English minor, Ben currently maintains a busy schedule. While taking … Continue reading Theater and Soccer Star

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Variety

St. Vincent’s Strange Mercy, a dark and mystery sound

Annie Clark (better known under the moniker, St. Vincent) looks peculiar wearing a guitar around her shoulders. With that demure look about her, not to mention sensational fashion sense and her most candid lyrical performance to date, you may think better of this songstress ever resorting to such an outspoken instrument. Does she even play? Is it an accessory? An attempt to look not-so-innocent? Listen … Continue reading St. Vincent’s Strange Mercy, a dark and mystery sound

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Variety

Catch Fast Five as it speeds into Wallenberg

Beautiful cars, fast paced chase scenes, gun fights, explosions, slow motion jumping-through-glass scenes—what more could the action moviegoer ask for? As a fast paced film, Fast Five, directed by Justin Lin, is a fabulous addition to the Too Fast and Too Furious series. The movie is just one explosion after another. Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) is a high profile criminal who has just been sentenced … Continue reading Catch Fast Five as it speeds into Wallenberg

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Opinion

The house that Q&A built

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” -Anonymous Most of us can attest to having heard this statement at various points in our lives. Whether in reference to an appliance, a behavior or even a relationship, the steadfast idiom has long been deeming mediocrity acceptable. So what should be done, then, when mediocrity falls into disrepair? That is the challenge presented to Residential Life in … Continue reading The house that Q&A built

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Opinion

Remember 9/11

Remember 9/11? You did, right? I mean, it’s not like since the morning of September 11, 2001 we’ve been indoctrinated by fear and nationalism. Since the moment the tragedy occurred, we have been told to “remember 9/11”. Before we even had the chance to think about forgetting, we have been reminded to never forget the atrocities of 9/11. But what is it, exactly, that we … Continue reading Remember 9/11

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