Gustavus Blogs

Month: March 2023

  • Gustie of the Week: Anthony Hernandez

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    Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Anthony Hernandez, a Spanish and psychology double major. He is involved in the Gustavus Wind Symphony, where he plays the saxophone, as well as OLAS (Organization for Latinx American students), and he works at the Lund Center. His favorite space on campus?…

  • Gustavus Dance Team take on nationals, yet again

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    Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer On Feb. 25 and 26, the Gustavus competitive dance team made their mark at the USA Dance Nationals in Anaheim, California. The team placed fourth amongst their fellow competitors.  The team performed a jazz dance to “Separate Ways” by Journey twice on the big stage; once on the 25th for…

  • Building Bridges: Unseen Passages

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    Elliot Steeves – Staff Writer On March 4, 2023, Building Bridges will hold its 28th annual conference. This year’s topic was Unseen Passages: Refugees and the Collective Fight for Vitality. True to its name, the conference focuses on refugees and asylum seekers. On the Gustavus Adolphus website, Building Bridges co-chairs Senior Ashley Ley and Junior…

  • Diversity Means Inclusion: International Week

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    Katie Samek – Staff Writer International Culture Club would like to formally invite the student body to attend its annual International Festival on Friday, March 10 in Alumni Hall from 7-9 p.m. A follow-up dance will be held downstairs in the Dive after the Festival from 9:30-11 p.m. This event will feature both student-made and…

  • Nelson Named USTFCCCA North Region Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year

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    Birgen Nelson added to her list of accomplishments Wednesday, as the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its 2022-23 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Regional Athletes and Coaches of the Year. Nelson was named the Women’s Track Athlete of the Year for the North Region after a record-setting…

  • Week 2! Reading Brings Us Together

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    Reading Brings Us Together…in the Library! Congratulations to Liz Kirchner (`23, Public Accounting), winner of the Week 1 prize pack drawing. Thanks for participating, Liz! Every week during March, celebrate how Reading Brings Us Together by filling out this form for a chance to win prizes! The more activities you check off, the greater your…

  • MCS Senior Spotlight: Sean Bochman

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  • MCS Senior Spotlight: Derek Johnson

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  • Elizabeth Tribbett ’23

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    “I love the connections you can make with people by speaking a second language.” Elizabeth chose to major in Spanish, in addition to Biology, in preparation for a future health care profession, saying, “I have found Spanish useful in everyday life and I hope to be able to speak Spanish with patients in the future.”…

  • Brynn Smith ’25

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    “The material presented in class through articles, informational videos, movies, and discussion are helpful in developing the communication skills that will benefit me in the future.” Brynn chose to minor in Communication Studies as a supplement to her Public Accounting major because she feels that the courses provide “the development of people skills that I…