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  • Movies from the Library: It Follows

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    Will Sorg – Entertainment Columnist David Robert Mitchell’s low budget, indie horror film It Follows is a perfect example of a cult classic. With a 1 million dollar budget and a modest marketing campaign, the film was able to drum up enough hype to gross over 20 million dollars at the box office. Even now…

  • Time, literature’s greatest enemy

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    David Eide – Opinions Columnist Just recently, I found myself in the back section of the Book Mark, where all the textbooks are kept and which was briefly open for public view and perusal during the Nobel Conference.  Befitting a liberal arts college, I noticed a lot of classical texts: Plato’s Republic, the Aeneid, the…

  • Kevin Smith: time to silence Bob

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    Clare Greeman  Kevin Smith’s 1994 slacker comedy Clerks was an immediate cult favorite. The film, which was shot in 21 days and was made for just under $28,000, perfectly encapsulates the ennui and disillusionment of being an aimless 20-year-old stuck in a dead end job. At the time of first watching it, I was years…

  • Does social media make us sad?

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    Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist Are you sadder because of the apps on your phone? The easy answer would be no. Otherwise, why would we keep them? They help us stay connected with each other, they keep us in the loop, and they entertain us. Even one of my professors is often talking about how…

  • Gustie’s pride cannot be tamed

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    Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer Homecoming week is finally here and the Campus Activities Board is hosting a list of events for all students to enjoy. Juniors Claire Lind and Emma Ericson share what the campus has to offer.  On Monday, window painting took place in the Caf. Different organizations on campus signed up to…

  • Gustie of the Week: Katelyn Espe

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    Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Gustie of the Week Senior Katelyn Espe is known by those around her as a considerate, hard-working, intelligent individual who is a positive force for change, eager to make her mark on the world for the better. A Physics and Philosophy double major, Espe is intent on making a positive…

  • Bards in the Arb: Taylor Johnson

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    Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer The inaugural Bards in the Arb event of this school year will feature poet Taylor Johnson from Washington DC and his debut book of poetry, Inheritance. In addition to being published in several magazines such as Poetry Magazine and The Paris Review, Johnson is the winner of the 2021 Norma…

  • Gusties welcome another HOCO season

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    The Weekly – Editorial Staff  Potential trigger warning: This article mentions sexual assault, specifically sexual assault on campus While the Rave is a fun opportunity for Gusties to celebrate homecoming and have some fun before getting back to the drudgery of schoolwork and assignments, it is important to stay safe, protect yourself, and know who…

  • Diving Deeper dives into Hispanic heritage

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    Leah Thompson – Staff Writer Each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans throughout the history of the United States. This year the Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) is helping to organize Hispanic Heritage Month here…

  • Movies From The Library: Kingdom of Heaven Director’s Cut

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    Will Sorg – Entertainment Writer Four years after 9/11, Ridley Scott made Kingdom of Heaven, a film about The Crusades and the events leading up to the 1187 Siege of Jerusalem, in which the Sunni Muslim ruler Saladin fought against Christian-occupied Jerusalem. Before the film even came out it was mired in controversy. A Daily…