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  • The dynasty continues

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    Brady Boie – Sports Editor The Gustavus men’s swimming and diving team took home its fourth consecutive MIAC Championship title this past weekend. The Gusties outscored second-place Saint John’s 968.5 to 694.5 and broke numerous school and meet records in the process. Their dominance was on display from the beginning, as the Gustie team of…

  • Gusties pick up two wins

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    Nyden Hill – Staff Writer This past Saturday, the Gustavus men’s tennis team took to the courts in an effort to extend their three-game winning streak in a double-header against UW-Eau Claire and Saint Mary’s, respectively. Coming into the matches, the Gusties were riding victories over St. Olaf College, St. Scholastica College, and Central College.…

  • Senior Spotlight: Gustie Runner Birgen Nelson

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    Parker Burman – Staff Writer Birgen Nelson has been a vital member of the Gustavus Track and Field team for the last three years. In just three short years she has created a legacy that will continue to last for years to come. Her impact has not solely been in the field of competition, but…

  • Copenhagen Cowboy: A TV show for crazy people

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    Will Sorg – Movies Guy Danish Filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn is a provocateur. Refn, who has recently started being referred to in his work as NWR, is well known for his harsh stylistic tendencies. He has made slow-paced, ultraviolet, neon-colored, nihilistic films his trademark. It seems that with each new project he works on, he…

  • A perusal of pies

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    David Eide – Opinions Columnist There’s a topic that’s been swirling around in my head for some time but I’ve always held back from writing on it for fear of inspiring too much controversy and backlash. What is this topic?  It is of course, my vast collection of pie hot takes, some of which may…

  • Why cookies are superior to brownies

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    Houston McLaury – Opinions Columnist  For desserts, the Evelyn Young Dining Hall offers a multitude of choices. Cheesecakes, crumbles, cupcakes, anything to fill the heart of the young aspiring college student. Students often grab these desserts at the end of the day as a pick-me-up, something to reward their work during the day and to…

  • Is this a cult of learning?

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    Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist We’re living in a cult, and our charismatic leader is learning. This campus is obviously not a cult, however, it has many characteristics of one. According to Dr. Janja Lalich, a leading expert on cults out of California State University Chico, cults focus heavily on bringing in new members and…

  • The importance of snow days

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    Gabrielle Lavan – Opinion Columnist It’s clear that the weather is becoming more and more unpredictable. An oddly warm winter, severe snow storms in February, and dried-up water sources all around Minnesota are just a few of the indicators that something is out of the ordinary. Through all of the uncertainty, one thing is certain–that…

  • Get into the swing of it

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    Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer On Wednesday nights, Alumni Hall gets swinging.  Gustavus’ Swing Club meets every Wednesday from 9 p.m.-11 p.m. for students interested in learning dance steps or those who want to practice their existing dance skills. Not only an environment for learning, but Swing Club is also a relaxing social gathering where…

  • Gustie of the Week: Abbey Sletten

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    Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Senior Abbey Sletten is this week’s Gustie of the Week. A business management major with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and a Spanish minor, Sletten values the personal experiences she has been able to get at Gustavus. She has made an impact on campus and in the lives of her peers…