Moved Safety Report and Letters on the homepage

I wanted to let our visitors know that Letters to the Editor and the Campus Safety Report moved to the bottom of the homepage yesterday, both in their own boxes.  I thought Letters to the Editor fit well next to the Commentary section.  We are constantly trying to ensure that our content is easily accessible and that our homepage does not appear to be cluttered … Continue reading Moved Safety Report and Letters on the homepage

Campus guards itself against H1N1

It’s inevitable: every year, students get sick. But this year, the threat of H1N1 creates additional health concerns. On top of all that, college students are more at risk than others of being infected by H1N1. The Gustavus Pandemic Advisory Committee—led by Heather Dale, director of health services and Ray Thrower, director of campus safety—is heading the response plan for a possible H1N1 influenza pandemic … Continue reading Campus guards itself against H1N1

Student Senate Co-Presidents prepare for new year

“If you have concerns, voice them. That’s why we’re in office. … We were elected by the campus, so we want to do what’s best for them.” That’s the message to all Gustavus students, upperclassmen and first-years alike, from the college’s newest Student Senate Co-Presidents, Matthew Olson and Derek Holm. Olson, a senior economics major, and Holm, a senior management major, were elected to their … Continue reading Student Senate Co-Presidents prepare for new year

Commission Gustavus 150 moves forward with new year

Students, alumni, faculty and trustees convene to discuss the future of the College Commission Gustavus 150 worked much of last year and throughout the summer to create a strategic plan for the College, which will guide the College’s path for the next several years. The College formed task forces of faculty, students, alumni, administrators and members of the Board of Trustees to work on creating … Continue reading Commission Gustavus 150 moves forward with new year

Junior Evan Larkin: Strumming to a different tune

Evan Larkin, a Junior Philosophy and Russian Studies Major from Northfield, MN, has an interesting story about how he began his student career at Gustavus. Evan initially applied to Gustavus among several other private schools and he received a rejection letter. The rejection letter, surprisingly, is what made him want to come to Gustavus, and he was determined to be accepted. Evan’s plan was to … Continue reading Junior Evan Larkin: Strumming to a different tune

Gustie Tradition “Can I Kiss You?” continues for another year

Sexual assault. It is a touchy topic, but it happens every day. According to the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs, there is one sexual assault every 83 minutes in Minnesota. There is one instance of sexual assault every two minutes in the United States. And it’s not only women who are being assaulted; the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs also reports that 12 percent of … Continue reading Gustie Tradition “Can I Kiss You?” continues for another year

New school year brings new exhibitions to the museum of art

As the 2009-2010 school year begins at Gustavus, so too does a new year of art at the Hillstrom Museum of Art, located in the lower level of the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center. The first three exhibitions are set to run from Sept. 14 to Nov. 8, 2009, and each brings its own unique theme and tone to the Hillstrom. The first of these … Continue reading New school year brings new exhibitions to the museum of art

The Proposal: not just another romantic comedy

I propose you see this movie, especially if you’re into romantic comedies, attractive people and the ever-fantastic Betty White. Even if you’re not into romantic comedies, two out of three isn’t too bad. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Andrew Paxton, the assistant to the executive editor-in-chief of a book publishing company, Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock). Bullock’s character is bossy, vicious and hated by all … Continue reading The Proposal: not just another romantic comedy