Variety

The Proposal: not just another romantic comedy

I propose you see this movie, especially if you’re into romantic comedies, attractive people and the ever-fantastic Betty White. Even if you’re not into romantic comedies, two out of three isn’t too bad. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Andrew Paxton, the assistant to the executive editor-in-chief of a book publishing company, Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock). Bullock’s character is bossy, vicious and hated by all … Continue reading The Proposal: not just another romantic comedy

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Letters to the Editor

Re: Sohre and Pittman renovated

After reading last week’s article about the renovations about the renovations Sohre and Pittman have undergone I must admit that I found myself feeling acutely disappointed. No, it wasn’t the way it was written, or the fact that our first-year dorms now have carpeting and fancy elevators. All of those things are great. What disappointed me so was that although Physical Plant managers were interviewed … Continue reading Re: Sohre and Pittman renovated

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Opinion

Back to School

I always love coming back to school. Everything is so green and vibrant, even if banana plants look a little out of place in Minnesota. The first-year class wanders about bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, wearing their lanyards around their necks and always looking a little lost in the caf. Each year my room gets better, and after you unpack, there’s really nothing like having all your … Continue reading Back to School

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Opinion

The Philosophy of Conservatism

Neo-conservative, or neo-con, has been thrown around the last 8 years to describe President Bush’s overall philosophy. While this is true to some extent, neo-con has turned into a dirty word used to describe all conservatives. I have breaking news for the Gustavus campus: conservative philosophy is a very large and diverse grouping of ideas. And so I find the need, after spending a summer … Continue reading The Philosophy of Conservatism

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Opinion

If we don’t help, who will?

Abraham Lincoln once said, “Don’t leave anything for tomorrow that can be done today.” Last Wednesday, when President Obama addressed the nation, he seemed to be living by those words. He is driving the country to take action on our healthcare issues, and he is doing it with a sense of urgency. American healthcare obviously has its problems. With some 46 million Americans who do … Continue reading If we don’t help, who will?

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s Soccer team continues to shine on the field

This year’s Women’s Soccer team has returned with a vengeance, winning four out of their five preseason games. These women have high expectations for their future season. Despite the loss of last year’s leading scorer, these girls have prevailed and come together as a team, thus forming a unique chemistry amongst themselves both on and off the field. With Head Coach Mike Stehlik entering his … Continue reading Women’s Soccer team continues to shine on the field

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Sports & Fitness

Cross Country hosts Alumni Meet

At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, the campus was quiet as most students were either still asleep or just waking up. Then a shot rang out, the ground thundered and crowds cheered as the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Cross Country team raced from the starting line at their annual Alumni Meet. The Alumni Meet is an event in which former Gustie cross country runners … Continue reading Cross Country hosts Alumni Meet

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Sports & Fitness

Golf teams earn top honors on and off the field

At Gustavus, athletics and academics go hand-in-hand. For the men and women of the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Golf teams, it is a championship activity to receive good grades. Beyond the tee, these Gusties ace their courses too. The Men’s team was chosen by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) as the Academic National Champions for Division III. To receive this honor, the men … Continue reading Golf teams earn top honors on and off the field

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Sept. 7 – Sept. 13 Safety Report

Monday, Sept. 7 Campus Safety officers responded to a medical assist near Confer Hall. A theft was reported by the Director of Gustavus Technology Services. Thursday, Sept. 10 Campus Safety responded to a report of a missing person, who was later located without incident. Friday, Sept. 11 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Uhler Hall for a student having a seizure. Campus Safety … Continue reading Sept. 7 – Sept. 13 Safety Report

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