Campus utilizes security cameras in crime
February 25, 2011
As you walk throughout the Gustavus campus, a series of security cameras are watching and recording many of the steps you take. Yet, many students are unaware that this silent neighbor is watching them. “I think the only one I ...
Alcohol on campus
February 25, 2011
Gustavus students are part of a trend that is appearing in colleges across the nation—students are using alcohol, legally or illegally, and some are consuming dangerous amounts. The campus has been subject to recent changes in class size, residential housing ...
Search for new Provost narrowing
February 25, 2011
Since this last summer the committee in charge of finding a new academic provost has been busy narrowing the search from a pool of 80 candidates. The search committee is made up of 15 people, including professors, faculty members, two ...
Campus hosting three speakers
February 25, 2011
Gustavus will be the host of three different speakers next week, centralized on the topics of the regulation of food, the importance of nutrition and consumerism. Beginning on Feb. 28 through to Mar. 3, speakers will be presenting on multiple ...
Face-to-face with Campus Safety
February 25, 2011
Last Monday I sat down with Director of Campus Safety Ray Thrower to shed some light on the department and help students get to know the face of enforcement. He has worked at Gustavus for 13 years and in campus ...
Lydia Benge Briggs
February 25, 2011
Communication Studies Major Lydia Benge Briggs is a ball of energy. She exudes it from the moment you see her. Luckily, she has found a number of outlets for her energy, including LineUs Improv Comedy Troupe, Choir of Christ Chapel, ...
Gustavus dancers will “Balance off Center”
February 25, 2011
The Gustavus Dance Company has been working hard to put together their spring concert entitled “Balance Off Center.” The concert will have a variety of pieces choreographed by students, faculty and guest artists. The dance concert will be held in ...
It’s no debate; go see The Great Debaters
February 25, 2011
Going to see The Great Debaters is a great way to celebrate Black History Month at Gustavus, and I would highly advise all to go see it. Don’t be put off by the geeky title of the film; there are ...
Celebrate African culture with PASO
February 25, 2011
The Pan African Student Organization (PASO) will be hosting Africa Night in Alumni Hall on March 4, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The goal of Africa night is to highlight many of the different cultures of Africa and raise ...
Cantus to sing at Gustavus
February 25, 2011
The Washington Post calls Cantus “a boatload of talent,” and that’s just what is in store for the Gustavus community. Cantus, an all-male vocal acapella group will be performing a concert on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the ...