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Author: llind

  • Politics divide, love draws together

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    I spent my election night doing the most American thing that I could think of: working an extra hour on a family-run dairy farm. I spent the evening producing real food for real people. This is what the American Dream used to be. Get some land and figure out how to be independent, earn a…

  • Implicit Bias Training in the Chemistry Department: Collaboration is the answer

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    Gusties are passionate about racial justice. The past few weeks there has been a rumor going around about the chemistry department and implicit bias training. There is more to the story than what is being spread student to student. However, given the gravity of this topic and the urgent need expressed by students to address…

  • Art Building: Overdue for a renovation?

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    Now that the $70 million Nobel project is finished and Lund’s renovation is in the works, many students are wondering what’s next. According to the Gustavus website, the next project includes improving accessibility, meeting spaces and the overall structure of Christ Chapel. After that, the Schaefer Fine Arts music building will be getting a much-needed…

  • Running Club Begins 100 Mile Challenge

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    For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has made exercising a more difficult task than ever before. With gyms now having limited capacities and workout groups being disbanded, access to fitness is at rock bottom. Yet, staying fit and healthy is still important, especially in the midst of the pandemic. The Gustavus Running Club has been encouraging…

  • Senior Spotlight: Mouaad Alhouni

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    The spotlight this week travels to Senior Mouaad Alhouni who represents the Gustavus spirit and campus like quite no other on the Tennis Court! To get the inside scoop on life as a Gustavus tennis player, specifically a senior, I got the chance to interview Mouaad and learn some of the highlights. While Gustavus, and…

  • The Life of an Online Canoe Student: Logan Ries paddles through one stroke at a time

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    For many Gusties, classes have looked a little different ever since Gustavus adopted an online learning model this past spring. However, regardless of the many ways students creatively break the monotony of college-under-quarantine, one thing remains consistent across most online classes: the content is adaptable to a remote format. In discussion-based classes, the biggest challenge…

  • Life on The Hill: Isolation and quarantine – Gustavus students share their on campus COVID-19 experience

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    Students returning to campus are no doubt familiar with the COVID-19 self-report forms they have been frequently advised to take if they are experiencing any symptoms that cannot be explained by other issues. While Gustavus has a relatively low number of positive cases on campus, detecting the symptoms of COVID-19 and following steps to ensure…

  • Campus Safety Report (10/30/2020)

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    Monday, October 19th Campus Safety was called to Norelius Hall for an underage alcohol violation. Campus Safety received a request for a welfare check in Arbor View. Tuesday, October 20th No incidents reported Wednesday, October 21st Campus Safety responded to an odor of marijuana in Norelius Hall. Campus Safety responded to an odor of marijuana…

  • COVID-19 Report (10/30/2020)

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    COVID-19 Report Gustavus On-Campus Update As of October 26, 2020: Total Positive Cases (since August 15): 42 Current Positive Student Cases: 5 Current Positive Employee Cases: 2 Total Students in Isolation/Quarantine: 39 Students in Isolation/Quarantine On Campus: 26 Employees in Isolation/Quarantine: 11 This data set is meant to encompass the on-campus impact of COVID-19 by…

  • Chemistry department plans to hold implicit bias training despite on campus rumors

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    llind

    Last week, there was a rumor circulating that the Chemistry department decided not to hold implicit bias training this year. After speaking with Dr. Brandy Russell of the Chemistry department, and receiving further confirmation from Dr. Scott Bur, co-chair of the Chemistry department, it has been confirmed that this statement is false. The Chemistry department…