Gustavus Blogs

Category: Variety

  • 2023 Mr. Gustavus soon to be crowned

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    Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer The annual Mr. Gustavus pageant is ready to take place on Friday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Evelyn Young Dining Center.  The Mr. Gustavus pageant is a fundraiser hosted by the Theta Xi Gamma sorority. This year, they are raising awareness and donations for their philanthropy organization, the…

  • Art students submit work to the 410 Project

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    Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Gustavus students, Junior Monse Barrios and Seniors Hannah Jones, Sage Kiefer, and Oleander Meierhoff are having their art displayed at the 410 Gallery in Mankato for their Annual Juried Exhibition. Artists were able to submit up to three pieces to display, and the show contains work from over 80 artists.…

  • Gustie of the Week: Anthony Hernandez

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    Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Anthony Hernandez, a Spanish and psychology double major. He is involved in the Gustavus Wind Symphony, where he plays the saxophone, as well as OLAS (Organization for Latinx American students), and he works at the Lund Center. His favorite space on campus?…

  • Gustavus Dance Team take on nationals, yet again

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    Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer On Feb. 25 and 26, the Gustavus competitive dance team made their mark at the USA Dance Nationals in Anaheim, California. The team placed fourth amongst their fellow competitors.  The team performed a jazz dance to “Separate Ways” by Journey twice on the big stage; once on the 25th for…

  • Get into the swing of it

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    Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer On Wednesday nights, Alumni Hall gets swinging.  Gustavus’ Swing Club meets every Wednesday from 9 p.m.-11 p.m. for students interested in learning dance steps or those who want to practice their existing dance skills. Not only an environment for learning, but Swing Club is also a relaxing social gathering where…

  • Gustie of the Week: Abbey Sletten

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    Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Senior Abbey Sletten is this week’s Gustie of the Week. A business management major with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and a Spanish minor, Sletten values the personal experiences she has been able to get at Gustavus. She has made an impact on campus and in the lives of her peers…

  • MSU PRINTS to be displayed in the Schaefer Gallery

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    Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer Starting February 27th, the Schaefer Gallery will present MSU PRINTS: Josh Winkler and Students. The exhibit includes print works from Josh Winkler, an Associate Professor of Printmaking at Minnesota State University, along with a handful of undergraduate and graduate students.  The show focuses on the duality of nature. Winkler features…

  • Gustie of the Week: Austin Adler

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    Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer As most Gusties are aware, our initial plans for the future tend to switch once we arrive at The Hill. Some change throughout their career while others, like Austin Adler ‘23, combine their childhood dreams with their newfound passions to create a bright new duality.  From performing on the stage…

  • A new exhibit featured at the Hillstrom Museum of Art

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    Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This week, two concurrent, unique art exhibits opened at the Hillstrom Museum of Art here on campus. The works will be on display from Feb 13 through Apr 23. One is called Improvised Structures: Recent Sculptural Works by Nicolas Darcourt, and the other: Elizabeth Catlett in the Hillstrom Museum of…

  • Chef’s Corner

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    Leah Thompson – Staff Writer The Kitchen Cabinet is an organization on campus that is composed of students and employees. This group seeks to informally advise the Dining Service Director on how the Dining Service can continue to deeply serve the educational mission of Gustavus. The Kitchen Cabinet meets monthly to address the questions, concerns,…