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Author: gkearney

  • Movies from Swank: Paranormal Activity

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    Will Sorg- It is difficult to think of a genre more dead than found footage horror. Found footage movies had the horror market in a stranglehold for about a decade, and then they vanished from the box office by the mid-2010s. Still, for me, it’s hard to forget how big some of those really popular…

  • The most pleasant time walking

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    Houston McLaury- This past week in one of my labs, our task was to explore one of the forests that lies twenty minutes outside of campus, on the northeastern side of the Minnesota River. We stomped and made a great deal of noise as our uneven path and unsteady feet made for great footfall amongst…

  • Gustie of the Week- Gabe Maurer

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    Taylor Storlien- unior Gabe Maurer -both involved and passionate- is this week’s Gustie of the Week. He is a Student Senate Co-President, Writing Center tutor, and an Environmental Sustainability intern. He is also a treasurer for not only Model UN but also Debate Club and Campus Democrats. He is a double major in Environmental Science…

  • Rest and relaxation: self care during Fall Break

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    Elliot Steeves- Self-care and mental well-being can be a challenge for Gusties, especially as they approach Fall Break. Nevertheless, it remains an important point of emphasis. Around this time of year, stress, anxiety, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), begin to show themselves and their symptoms. SAD is a form of depression that affects most people…

  • Twins finally win in playoffs

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    Parker Burman- Last Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 to break the longest playoff losing streak in professional North American sports history. The Twins snapped an 0-18 losing streak that had begun on Oct. 6, 2004, where the Twins fell 7-6 against the New York Yankees after blowing their late lead.…

  • Gusties trounce Saints

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    Teddy Kaste- When Gustavus Adolphus and St. Scholastica square off on the gridiron, Gustavus is typically the hammer to St. Scholastica’s nail. This year was no different as Gustavus absolutely dominated St. Scholastica on both sides of the ball, leading to a 63-12 victory. Gustavus had a well-balanced offensive attack gaining yards both through the…

  • Movies from Swank: Friday the 13th

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    Will Sorg- Friday The 13th has a very unique place in horror history: it’s the second biggest slasher film to capture the world’s movie-going audiences. Friday The 13th was originally conceived off of the name alone; the filmmakers put out an ad with the title and almost immediately received funding for the entire project. By…

  • The rise of artificial intelligence

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    Sophia White- Artificial Intelligence, AI for short, is a technology that has been increasingly used over the past decade. It has created robots who can talk about any subject you wish, apps like ChatGPT, and the AI on Snapchat who is becoming more and more disappointing. These are feats in technological advancement for the future…

  • The perfect Disney Channel Original Movie soundtracks

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    Raquel Vaughn- Generation Z is no stranger to Disney Channel Original Movies. In fact, they probably raised us more than our own parents did. Each plot was captivating and always included a lesson about the importance of friendship, family, and being true to one’s self. But every Disney movie had to have that one catchy…

  • Pins: the superior form of sticker

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    Houston McLaury- During the month of October, I have much to look forward to. Corn mazes, apples covered in caramel, carving and consuming all matters of squash. It’s a time where I can delight in and enjoy my time, before suddenly remembering that my sibling, Puck, has a birthday this month. So off I rush…