College announces plans to renovate library space

College President Jack Ohle has recently announced a plan to renovate the Folke Bernodotte Memorial Library. Renovations plans were revealed at the Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) hosted fundraising gala, ‘A Royal Affair.’ As the press release stated, “The College’s strategic plan calls for a complete renovation of the library space to reflect the current needs of students and faculty as the library continues to support … Continue reading College announces plans to renovate library space

Glen Lloyd named Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement

Current Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Programs and Services, Glen D. Lloyd has recently been named the Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement. Lloyd is a highly valued and respected member of the Diversity Center faculty and will transition into his new position on Dec. 4. Lloyd grew up in the Washington D.C. area and attended Catawba College in North Carolina, where he received a … Continue reading Glen Lloyd named Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement

National Diabetes Month brings light to daily struggle

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), close to 26 million people in the United States have diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cites diabetes as one of the leading causes of death in the nation. In an effort to raise awareness and promote research, the ADA has designated November as American Diabetes Month. Gustavus students diagnosed with diabetes face challenges and complications … Continue reading National Diabetes Month brings light to daily struggle

D.E.E.P. hopes to contribute to solution for child hunger

The ability to travel is a grand prospect. Being able to experience different cultures and then share them with those back home diversifies awareness. Sophomores Samantha Vang, Awushie Fayose and Jeanetta Langhorne are three Diversity Education Exploration Project (D.E.E.P) members who strive to build long lasting relationships through the program’s diversity of students. D.E.E.P’s mission statement looks to “develop first hand experiences, encompassing conversations of … Continue reading D.E.E.P. hopes to contribute to solution for child hunger

Jeffrey Dubose: Gustavus football record-breaker

The Gustavus football team concluded their season last weekend, after finishing with an impressive 6-4 record. Season highlights for the Gusties included a 45-19 victory over conference rival St. Olaf at Homecoming, and a double-overtime win over St. John’s University in week eight. The Gusties had a number of standout athletes on the roster this year, with an especially impressive individual effort coming from Senior … Continue reading Jeffrey Dubose: Gustavus football record-breaker

Men’s Soccer concludes season in NCAA Tournament

The Gustavus men’s soccer team finished the season on Sunday, Nov. 17 losing 1-0 to Westminster in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The team completed the season with an overall record of 14-4-1. After winning every regular season conference game, the team was regular season MIAC Champions. Falling 1-2 to Saint John’s University in the MIAC Playoff Semifinals, the team was not named … Continue reading Men’s Soccer concludes season in NCAA Tournament

Mauer made right choice in switching to first base

Former Catcher for the Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer drew national attention and criticism after news of his switch to first base was recently released to the public. In a game on Aug. 19, Mauer took a foul tip off his catcher’s mask and subsequently suffered a concussion. Mauer missed the last six weeks of the season, and his concussion symptoms lasted into the offseason. While … Continue reading Mauer made right choice in switching to first base

Women’s basketball looks to young players for success

Gustavus women’s basketball opened their season with a game on Wednesday, Nov. 20 against River Falls. With only two returning starters to the program, Head Coach Laura Kelly looks to new players to step into key roles. “I thinks it’s a challenge they’re ready for. We would never ask a girl to step into a role that they’re not ready for. We’re athletes. Everybody wants … Continue reading Women’s basketball looks to young players for success

Gustie of the Week: Cameron Clause

Senior Cameron Clause stood at the starting line of his final heptathlon event in the national indoor track and field meet. Exhausted from the first six events he had already finished, his mind was calculative. He thought only of the strategy in running this last race. As the gun sounded, he took off, only to realize that within the first 50 meters his shoe had … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Cameron Clause

Tales from Abroad (11/22/2012)

I didn’t enter JFK International Airport this January with malicious intent, but I felt like a criminal by the time I stepped on the plane to Tel Aviv. As many non-Jewish travellers to Israel have experienced with the Israeli airline El Al, the two hours before my flight was spent in interrogation. I like to think that the only people who know me better than the … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (11/22/2012)