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Author: harrietanderson

  • Ainsley Cox ’24

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    “Being part of the Gustavus Theatre & Dance Department has allowed me to grow as a student, artist, and person.” Theatre major, Ainsley Cox, shares about their experience in the department. Every member of the community holds deep passion for their craft and it is a joy to work collaboratively with unique artists and push…

  • Austin Adler ’23

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    “Before college I knew I wanted to be a theatre major but something always felt missing. The Gustavus Theatre and Dance Department allowed me to capitalize on my love for acting while discovering my missing piece which turned out to be scenic carpentry.“ Theatre major, Austin Adler, shares about their experience in the department. Being…

  • Kjerstin Anderson ’22

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    “Designing the costumes for The Misanthrope allowed me to get into a top grad school and gave me the confidence to chase after what I want.” Theatre Major, Kjerstin Anderson, shares her experience in the Theatre and Dance Department. Designing the costumes for The Misanthrope allowed me to learn so many things, like the general…

  • Astrid Axtman ’22

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    “I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to create this piece as it challenged me as a choreographer, leader, and strategizer.” Dance major, Astrid Axtman, describes the experience of creating and performing a dance piece. It felt empowering to be trusted and given full resources to create and produce a feature dance with…

  • Gustavus To Celebrate Annual Festival of St. Lucia

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    One sophomore woman will be crowned St. Lucia in the 82nd annual celebration.

  • Skylar Abrego ’20

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    “Born into hockey and raised through her Gustie profs, she’s the current graduate assistant in Gustavus Sports Information.” It started when Communications Studies professor Pamela Conners said to her, “I think you’re holding yourself back.” Abrego had planned on becoming a teacher, but she loved Conners’ class Public Discourse far more than she loved her…

  • Mula Lay ’22

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    “All you need is a microphone to make a podcast. And some editing software. And some stories. And a student champion with a great voice for radio.” His first major was computer science. But like so many Gusties before him, Lay questioned his first choice when the poetry and stories he was writing were competing…

  • Regina Olono Vidales ’22

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    “From zero public speaking experience to the commencement podium, serving on Student Senate changed the trajectory of Vidales’ life: I Found a Voice.” “If you don’t speak up for what you want, it’s not going to happen. So you have to speak up for the things that you care about.” When Vidales started at Gustavus,…

  • Matt Rasmussen ’98

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    “Studying And Writing Literature Felt Superfluous Like a Hobby. At Gustavus, I Learned It Was My Passion.” I was a hockey player jock in high school, and I wanted to play in college. When I applied to Gustavus, I included a poem in my application. I don’t know why. Maybe I thought I wasn’t smart…

  • Audrey Ochtrup-Dekeyrel ’22

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    “From farmhand to food researcher, Gustavus planted the seed for a new career path—that of professor.” A “terrible, bratty child” when it came to helping on her family’s farm in southeastern Minnesota, a younger Ochtrup-DeKeyrel couldn’t have imagined making a career out of agriculture. Now, shaped by her upbringing and her experiences as an environmental…