The Gustavian Weekly

Kevin DexterNovember 1, 2013November 1, 20131 Comment

Graduate granted invitation to the Nobel Ceremony

Sarah Lucht, a 2013 Gustavus graduate, was the recent recipient of the Glenn T. Seaborg Award, presented by the Swedish Council of America. According to the Swedish Council of America’s website, the award was established in 1979 to honor an accomplished chemist and Nobel Laureate. Nominees must major in either math or science and represent a commitment to the Scandinavian roots. Six colleges in the … Continue reading Graduate granted invitation to the Nobel Ceremony

Student activists inspired by Power Shift trip

The 2013 Power Shift Conference in Pittsburgh, PA over Fall Break left Gustavus attendees more than enthused upon their return to campus. The four-day conference focused on current climate issues with an emphasis on environmental justice. The conference consisted of keynote speakers, workshops, training events, and protests in the streets of Pittsburgh. Planner of the trip, Senior Anna McDevitt, was impressed with the conference. “I … Continue reading Student activists inspired by Power Shift trip

Campus celebrates Dia de los Muertos

The Organization for Latin American and Spanish Cultures (OLAS) serves campus by bringing students’ attention to the Latino and Spanish speaking communities and hosting activities that expose students to different cultures. This November, they are celebrating Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead by planning different events for students on campus. Falling on Nov. 1 and 2, Dia de los Muertos is a … Continue reading Campus celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Deane Curtin presents on his year with the Dalai Lama

Few individuals get the opportunity to travel across the globe, much less work with one of the most influential figures of our time. Philosophy and Environmental Studies Professor Deane Curtin had the chance to do both this past year when he went to work for the Dalai Lama in Tibet during his sabbatical. Curtin illustrated his time spent in the Himalayas of northern India working … Continue reading Deane Curtin presents on his year with the Dalai Lama

Undefeated in MIAC play, Men’s Soccer clinches Conference title

As the regular season comes to a close, the men’s soccer team is preparing for playoffs after winning the MIAC title. A strong performance will qualify the men for a return trip to the NCAA tournament. Despite their high ranking, Senior Midfielder Sean Sendelbach explains the team’s attitude moving forward. “People definitely know we’re a capable team. I don’t think there’s been a target on … Continue reading Undefeated in MIAC play, Men’s Soccer clinches Conference title

Kevin DexterNovember 1, 2013November 1, 20131 Comment

Battling for accurate media portrayals of female athletes

In the 2013 Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, Assistant Communication Studies Professor Sarah Wolter teamed up with Jo Ann Buysse from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities to write an article about gender representation in NCAA media guides. The article, “Gender Representation in 2010 NCAA Division I Media Guides: The Battle for Equity was Only Temporarily Won,” examines cultural narratives of collegiate media guide covers … Continue reading Battling for accurate media portrayals of female athletes

Volleyball has high hopes for next season

The Gustavus Volleyball team will wrap up their season on Saturday, Nov. 2 in the Gustavus Triangular Tournament, where they will host Buena Vista University and University of Wisconsin-Superior. As of Oct. 26, the team has a record of 9-19 overall and a record of 3-7 in the MIAC. Suffering a loss to Bethel on Oct. 23, the team did not qualify to play in … Continue reading Volleyball has high hopes for next season

Editorial: Unequal representation of sports at Gustavus

There are five core values at Gustavus. They include: community, excellence, faith, justice, and service. Student athletes are expected to represent the college on and off campus by exemplifying these values. According to D. Stanley Eitzen author of Sports in Contemporary Society: An Anthology, college sports tend to be “ultraelitist,” meaning that money and facilities go disproportionately to athletes in revenue-producing sports rather than to … Continue reading Editorial: Unequal representation of sports at Gustavus