Gustavus Blogs

Month: May 2021

  • Men’s Tennis Wins MIAC Playoff Title 5-1 Over Carleton

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    The Gustavus men’s tennis team is going dancing. The Gusties won their 10th consecutive MIAC playoff championship Saturday with a 5-1 victory over Carleton at the Brown Outdoor Courts, advancing to the NCAA Championships for the 33rd time in program history.

  • Track & Field Has Final Tune Up Before Conference

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    The Gustavus men’s and women’s track & field teams competed at the Maverick Classic, hosted by Minnesota State-Mankato, on Friday for their final tune up before next weekend’s MIAC Outdoor Championships.

  • Campus Safety Report (5/7/2021)

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    Gustavian Weekly

    Thursday, April 22, 2021 Campus Safety received a theft report involving a student’s vehicle in Sorensen Parking Lot. I. Friday, April 23, 2021 Campus Safety was called to the Library to escort a student out of the building for repeatedly not having their mask on. Campus Safety received a request for a welfare check in…

  • COVID-19 Report (4/7/2021)

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    Gustavian Weekly

    Gustavus On-Campus Update As of May 3, 2021: Total Positive Cases (since August 15, 2020): 301 Current Positive Student Cases: 6 Current Positive Employee Cases: 0 Total Students in Isolation/Quarantine: 18 Students in Isolation/Quarantine On Campus: 3 Employees in Isolation/Quarantine: 3 This data set is meant to encompass the on-campus impact of COVID-19 by counting…

  • “The Weekly” Investigates: catalytic converter thefts sweep campus

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    Gustavian Weekly

    Corinne Stremmel – Editor-in-Chief A string of catalytic converter thefts has taken place on campus and in the local St. Peter and Mankato community. Campus Safety released a statement on April 27th announcing that they are partnering with the St. Peter Police Department in order to gather information to piece together this developing case. “At…

  • Questions about fall on the Hill

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    Gustavian Weekly

    Marie Osuna – Staff Writer The past school year has been anything but normal. Masks, distancing and online classes have defined a school year taking place during a global pandemic. However, as COVID-19 vaccines are being administered daily, students are wondering: what will next fall look like at Gustavus? Will we still have to wear masks…

  • ENG-350 presents Gustavus’ “Firethorne” Literary Journal at launch party

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    Gustavian Weekly

    Tori Smith – Staff Writer While other classes start gearing up for a demanding finals week, one class is throwing a party instead. The ENG-350 course, also known as the Editing and Publishing class, has put together this year’s issue of Firethorne, Gustavus’s annual literary magazine composed of student prose, poetry, and artwork. In celebration, the…

  • GUSTIE of the WEEK: Misti Harper

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    Gustavian Weekly

    Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer For Visiting Assistant Professor in History Misti Harper, her area of study has not only shaped her career, but every aspect of her life. Originally from Arkansas, Harper was always fascinated by the history of the region she was from. “I went to undergrad at a school that was really similar…

  • Theatre Department showcases “The Three Sisters”

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    Gustavian Weekly

    Mula Lay – Staff Writer The Three Sisters is a production by the theatre department at Gustavus. The play is written by Anton Checkoff, who was a pioneer in realism theater, and is a snapshot of what life was like in the 1800s in Russia. The play spans across five years from the perspectives of three…

  • Senior Staff Send-off!

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    Gustavian Weekly

    Geena Zebrasky – Features Writer Corinne Stremmel Editor-in-Chief Favorite Weekly memory: “The April Fools Edition and Liam and Ben asking every week if they can put expletives in the word search.” Marie Osuna Lead Copy Editor Favorite Weekly memory: “All the pizza I’ve eaten in the office (pre-COVID of course).” Tyra Ericson Variety Editor & Distribution…