Gustavus Blogs

Month: November 2022

  • Gusties Defeat Simpson in 76-73 Nail-Biter

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    Jordan Modjeski

    Gustavus women’s basketball defeated Simpson in a 76-73 nail-biter, heading into MIAC play this weekend sitting at 2-0 overall.

  • Volleyball victorious again

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    Parker Burman – Staff Writer This weekend the number 14 ranked Gustavus volleyball team hosted conference rival St. Olaf for a chance at the 2022 MIAC Championship. In the regular season the only match for the Gusties that went all five sets was against St. Olaf, so destiny had the championship going the same way.…

  • Swimming dives back into action

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    Matthew Olson – Staff Writer The Gustavus men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams opened their season Saturday at home against UW-Stevens Point and MSU-Mankato. The Gustie men defeated UW-Stevens Point 160-157, while the Gustie women lost to the Pointers 175-144 and the Mavericks 238-79. Junior Matt Strom led the way for the men by…

  • Women’s hockey starts off hot

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    Nyden Hill – Staff Writer This past Friday, the Gustavus women’s hockey team took the ice in their contest against Lake Forest. For just their second game and home game of the season, Gustie fans turned out in full support, totaling 488 in attendance.  “After we come out and look up into the stands, it…

  • Movies From Swank: Lucy

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    Will Sorg – Entertainment Columnist Gustavus’ free streaming service Swank has a lot of incredible movies in its library. Lucy is not one of them. Lucy is a 2014 science fiction action film that believes with its entire soul that it is a good movie. Written and directed by Luc Besson and starring Scarlett Johansson,…

  • The Promise of VR

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    David Eide – Opinions Columnist  In the past couple of years there has been a major spike in interest toward virtual reality technology with new headsets like the Valve Index or the Playstation VR being released in the last half decade or so.  While these products mostly receive attention as gaming accessories, I think they…

  • How to raise a newspaper from the dead

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    Kaylene Kerber – Opinions Columnist Thank you to the three readers who happen to read my articles. I know it’s probably because you know me in some capacity, but your devotion is still honorable. That’s the problem though: The Gustavian Weekly is an afterthought for many students. How does a newspaper stay relevant in a…

  • Everyone is Wrong

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    Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist  Behind the Minnesota Nice don’t-rock-the-boat you-have-your-way-I’ll-have-mine mindset prevalent here, there lurks something awful. Something dastardly. Something, shall I say, ignominious.  People disagree. There. I said it. If you disagree, well, you proved me right. While we might not be so bold as to tell each other face-to-face, sometimes we have…

  • Fall concert preview

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    Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Those on campus this weekend will have the opportunity to attend concerts, concerts, and more concerts.  Instrumental ensembles on campus will be showcasing their fall concerts this weekend, including: Gustavus Symphony Orchestra (GSO), Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO), Gustavus Wind Symphony (GWS), Gustavus Chamber Winds (GCW), Gustavus Jazz Ensemble (GJazz), Adolphus…

  • Gusties of the Week: Thomas Sullivan

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    Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week, Thomas Sullivan, is highly involved in the Gustavus community and widely respected by his fellow Gusties. Sullivan is a member of the Gustavus Choir, G Sharp A Cappella, Legacy A Capella, LineUs Improv Comedy Troupe, Theatre Gallery, and the Gustavus Student Nurses Association. He…