The changing faces of Minnesota
As new immigrant groups settle in Minnesota and here in St. Peter, the face of Minnesota is evolving and diversifying. When Gustavus first assumed its hilltop perch, Minnesota’s population was dominated by northern European immigrants like the school’s Swedish founders. The stereotype that this is a state full of WASPs no longer tells the complete ...
A feminism for all of us
About a week ago, as part of an advertisement for The Vagina Monologues, I noticed the Womyn’s Awareness Center was selling T-shirts that read “This is what a Gustavus feminist looks like.” I considered buying one to support my Gustie sisters, but I began to ponder: how much of a feminist am I?
Like any learned ...
The two faces of Gustavus
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 – 9:00 a.m.
Click, beep, beep, beep, beep! Slap! [Wait 7 minutes] Click, beep, beep, beep, beep! Slap! [Continue this process until 10:00 a.m.]
Go to bathroom, look in mirror and ponder how hair and face can be so destroyed by pillow, get dressed in loose-fitting comfortable clothing, and leave Southwest dorm room.
Walk across ...
Upcoming National meet to serve as showcase for talented Gustavus senior gymnasts
At the heart of Gustavus’ athletic program lies a talented group of dedicated student athletes competing at an exceedingly high level. Due to factors completely out of their control, the Gustavus gymnastics team does not enjoy the same coverage or notoriety that the majority of Gustie athletic programs do.
Because gymnastics is much more of a ...
Determined Gusties pave uncharted path
In its inaugural season, the Gustavus men’s volleyball team has enjoyed its share of success
Volleyball was created by William G. Morgan for the men of the YMCA in Massachusetts in 1895. Since then it has developed into a worldwide recreational and competitive activity.
Currently, many volleyball leagues are primarily for females, but the men on the ...
14th annual Building Bridges Focuses on Education
Building Bridges is out to dispel the concept that one individual is too small to make a difference. On Saturday, March 14, the Building Bridges conference will present this year’s conference on “Liberation Through Education.”
This conference focuses on educational disparities in the U.S. and around the world. “Education is something that clearly everyone at Gustavus ...
Jason Lezak: makes waves
As a child he had dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. As a teenager he had scholarship opportunities to play water polo. Not until his early twenties did Jason Lezak focus on swimming—the sport for which most people know him.
A seven-time Olympic medalist, Lezak etched his name in the swimming history books during the ...
Carrie Gundersen: Making a difference wherever she can
Carrie Gundersen, junior nursing and psychology major, recently received her highest honor at the MIAC swim meet after an already outstanding swimming career: a spot at the National Swim Meet at the University of Minnesota coming up on March 18-21.
Thirteen years ago, when Carrie’s parents signed her up for swimming lessons and dropped her into ...
Weekend forecast: Cloud Cult makes it rain
Loosely described as a folksy, experimental alternative rock band that doesn’t really stick to any specific genre, Cloud Cult offers a unique experience for concertgoers. Scheduled to perform on Saturday, March 7 at 8:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Cloud Cult is sure to impress.
Cloud Cult hails from Minneapolis, MN and has been together since 1995. ...
Smoking Debate on Campus Lights Up
On Sept. 14, 1993, change was in the air on the Gustavus campus–literally. All indoor areas, including academic and administrative buildings and residence halls, became tobacco- and smoke-free. “Walking into the campus center through a cloud of smoke isn’t always the best way to start out your day,” Junior Political Science Major and Communication Studies ...