Author: Gustavian Weekly
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Why How I Met Your Mother is better than Friends
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Clare Greeman – Average Sitcom Watcher I’ve had some years to reflect and I still don’t understand why Friends experienced such a large resurgence. The power of nostalgia is strong; I’ll be the first to admit that it’s practically my whole ‘writing brand’, but I never thought that things that were boring, badly developed, and lacking…
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An ode to the furless giants
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Cadence Paramore – Squirrel Translator We have always feared the Furless Giants. They would shoo us and call us “rodents.” It never bothered me, but I learned to stay away. To avoid interaction. I lived most of my life scrounging on what nuts I could find from local trees and feasting on the Furless One’s remains…
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Volleyball sweeps nationally-ranked Bethel
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Luke Siegle – Staff Writer The Gustavus volleyball team traveled to the Twin Cities for a crucial conference game on October 2 Saturday night against nationally-ranked Bethel. In front of a raucous Bethel crowd the Gusties took care of business early and never looked back as they swept Bethel 3-0. “We came in with a strategy…
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Golf teams putt their way to second place
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Luna Walker – Staff Writer The Gustavus men’s and women’s golf teams should be on everyone’s radar this year as they are making waves in the MIAC after only competing for a short month. This fine group of young women and men are leading the charge in what could be the most impressive season of golf we’ve…
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Men’s tennis hosts regional championship
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Alli Joerger – Staff Writer After a long weekend of difficult competition, environmental inhibitions, and grit, the Gustavus Men’s Tennis team emerged from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Region Championship Tournament with several impressive performances and new goals. The Gusties hosted this tournament, which gives athletes the opportunity to qualify for the ITA Cup in several…
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Campus Safety Report (10/1/2021)
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Monday, September 20, 2021 Campus Safety took a report of a person seen carrying a street sign down Grace St on Saturday September 18, 2021. Campus Safety responded to a report of a street sign on the ground behind Gibbs Hall. Campus Safety responded to a Medical Assist outside the Carlson Administration Building. Wednesday, September…
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Campus prepares for Family Weekend
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Lauren Ruth – Staff Writer The weekend of Oct. 8-10, 2021, Gustavus is hosting its annual Family Weekend. Gustavus dedicates one weekend each fall to host the families of Gustavus students on campus. The events are created so students can enjoy time with their families while also getting a chance to explore the campus. Family weekend…
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Big Data: The Nobel Conference continues online
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Mel Pardock – Staff Writer On October 5 & 6 of 2021, Gustavus will be hosting the 57th annual Nobel Conference virtually. This year’s theme is Big Data REvolution, and it will look into how big data is changing our lives, alongside the challenges and opportunities this evolution will bring. Big data is defined by the Oxford…
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Connect, support and develop: spiritual life on campus
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Korri Wojack – Staff Writer Nearly sixty years ago, Christ Chapel was dedicated on campus. Through the years, there have been over three hundred weddings, six Gustavus presidential inaugurations, forty-seven Christmas in Christ Chapels, and so much more to celebrate. Established as a Lutheran college, Gustavus has always been well known for its focus on worship and…
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GUSTIE of the WEEK: Ratana Chheng
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Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Originally from Cambodia, Senior Ratana Chheng’s Gustavus experience has been built on community, the liberal arts experience and being able to grow and share her knowledge with her peers. While attending public school in Cambodia, Chheng was recruited in elementary school to study with an NGO program that taught English. Learning…