Introducing the new academic building

A new academic building is coming to Gustavus. The college has hired BWBR Architects in Saint Paul to design a new building to house the History, Economics and Management, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology and Communication Studies departments. BWBR has been involved in the design of a number of buildings on campus, including Olin and the renovation of Nobel. “When Old Main was completed a couple … Continue reading Introducing the new academic building

Students discover the steep cost of free music

Several students have been subpoenaed for downloading illegal music on college’s network Gustavus students now have a new reason to be cautious on the internet. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently obtained a subpoena from a state court requesting that the college supply the names of several students using illegal file sharing programs to download music. “What happened in this case is that … Continue reading Students discover the steep cost of free music

KGSM brings National Public Radio to campus

KGSM presents Radio Lab, a series on science and culture Gustavus’ KGSM Radio has successfully collaborated with the Public Radio Exchange, New York Public Radio and National Public Radio to feature the series Radio Lab during the first annual KGSM Week. Aside from broadcasting Radio Lab, KGSM Week will consist of a week’s worth of special programming and evening activities that culminate with Friday’s Relay … Continue reading KGSM brings National Public Radio to campus

TAKING A STAND: CAN GUSTIES STOP SEXUAL ASSAULT?

1 in 6 Women and 1 in 33 Men are Survivors of Sexual Assault. In the comfort of our small and isolated community, it is easy to forget that crimes occur at Gustavus. They are not limited to speeding tickets and drinking violations, either. Sexual assault happens here. In fact, college students are especially vulnerable to sexual violence. According to a 2002 study conducted by … Continue reading TAKING A STAND: CAN GUSTIES STOP SEXUAL ASSAULT?

Getting over the hump

After finishing in second place the previous two seasons, the Gustavus Softball team hopes their prolific offense and balanced pitching can earn them a MIAC Championship In the two seasons since current Gustavus Softball Head Coach Jeff Annis arrived from Maple River, the Gusties have compiled an impressive 63-19 record (35-9 in MIAC play) and have finished second place in both campaigns. Annis’ third year … Continue reading Getting over the hump

Gustie golfers back on track after the winter

With just over a month before the NCAA Championships, both the Men’s and Women’s Golf teams look to continue their strong play Week two of spring season for the Gustavus Women’s Golf team began with a first place victory at the Wartburg Invitational in Iowa. Finishing up front with a two-day total stroke count of 648 (329-319), the Gusties managed to put 18 strokes between … Continue reading Gustie golfers back on track after the winter

“Not so proud to be an American?”

Much to the thrill of Hillary Clinton, it seems that Barack Obama has finally shown a serious weakness. The junior U.S. Senator from Illinois has passed through his time in the national spotlight (including the current Democratic Party primary process) mostly unscathed. But the first major threat to his likeability has come in the form of his unpatriotic and hate-filled pastor, the Reverend Doctor Jeremiah … Continue reading “Not so proud to be an American?”

Rethinking requires thinking

I suspect there was a reason that last week’s article “Rethinking Recycling” was placed in the commentary section of this paper. Before I go further, I should say that the author of “Rethinking Recycling” was right in at least two things: we should recycle aluminum and other metals and we should try to reduce or reuse something before ever moving to recycling. It is not … Continue reading Rethinking requires thinking