Variety

Gustie of the Week: Lisa Brown takes a shot at the Olympic games

When I mentioned to a few friends of mine that I was going to interview fellow Gustie Lisa Brown, the first words that came flying out of their mouths were something like this: “Lisa…she’s hilarious!” followed closely by “she’s an amazing athlete; she went to the Olympic Trials for javelin throwing this year.” I had never met Lisa before, so I really had no idea … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Lisa Brown takes a shot at the Olympic games

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Variety

Tim Burton’s classic flick is a delightful nightmare

Nothing gets me in the mood for autumn like The Nightmare Before Christmas. And since fall is right at our doorstep, the release of a brand new, special edition of Tim Burton’s classic macabre masterpiece seems too good to be true. Thankfully, it is true. A few weeks ago, the film made its way to DVD for the first time in almost ten years, along … Continue reading Tim Burton’s classic flick is a delightful nightmare

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Features

A Season of Change

With the recent conclusion of both the Republican and the Democratic National Conventions, the election season is in full swing. While a storm of politics rages across the country, what will be the political climate on the Gustavus campus? Within a crowd of 10,000 people, a single flag-draped coffin came down the road, accompanied by a slow and deliberate drumbeat. The Veterans for Peace joined … Continue reading A Season of Change

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Sports & Fitness

Schoenebeck’s Swan Song

After 14 years at the helm of Gustavus’ football program, Head Coach Jay Schoenebeck has decided to step down at season’s end In coach Jay Schoenebeck’s office, on one of the numerous mahogany shelves that line the back wall, there sits a white football. Written on its side is a score and a date commemorating his first ever victory as the head coach at Gustavus, … Continue reading Schoenebeck’s Swan Song

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Former Gustie makes it big in Germany

Wittwer becomes one of only a handful of fomer Gusties to showcase their talents overseas Newly decorated alum Trevor Wittwer has joined a very short list of Gustavus grads who have played professional basketball overseas. Wittwer has been residing in Werne, Germany, for the past three weeks, earning a living by playing professional basketball. Werne, a town of about 30,000 people, is located in the … Continue reading Former Gustie makes it big in Germany

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News, Top Stories

A sit down with Gustavus’ next president

Two weeks ago, Gustavus announced that Jack Ohle will be the college’s next president. Just after the announcement, THE GUSTAVIAN WEEKLY spent an hour with the new president to ask him about his past experiences, his plans for Gustavus and what talents he will bring to the college. THE WEEKLY also got a chance to ask President Ohle about the school curriculum, problems with student … Continue reading A sit down with Gustavus’ next president

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Students stress over finals

As the end of the semester approaches, the stress level for college students across America is increasing. A recent Associated Press poll showed that four in ten college students nationwide said they feel stressed often, while one in five said they feel it all or most of the time. Stress can provoke many side effects, including mental trauma, worry and even physical illness. As finals … Continue reading Students stress over finals

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