Charting the College’s Future: Commission Gustavus 150

“We are not where we want to be, but we are moving toward it,” said President Ohle during his inaugural address. These words describe the purpose of a brand new initiative for the college. Called Commission Gustavus 150, the plan will “chart the college’s future and prepare [Gustavus] to celebrate its sesquicentennial in 2012,” said Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Jim Gale. “This is … Continue reading Charting the College’s Future: Commission Gustavus 150

Senior Luke Garrison makes the most of his time at Gustavus

Even if you don’t know Luke Garrison personally, you’ve probably seen him around campus. Luke was recently elected co-president of Student Senate, but during his three years here at Gustavus, he has been involved in many other student activities and organizations. Odds are that any student who is relatively active in the Gustavus community has come into contact with Luke at one time or another. … Continue reading Senior Luke Garrison makes the most of his time at Gustavus

Gustavus students take back their time with help from the CVR

Last Friday, the Center for Vocational Reflection (CVR) enlisted 33 Gustavus students to hang nine-inch wall clocks around their necks that said, “Is it weighing on you? Take back your time.” The students wore the wall clocks in observance of national Take Back Your Time Day, which, according to the official website, is a “major U.S./Canadian initiative to challenge the epidemic of overwork, over-scheduling and … Continue reading Gustavus students take back their time with help from the CVR

Blood cell phones

Do you own a laptop computer? Mobile phone? Sony Playstation? Instead of asking, “What is the meaning of life?” or “Why is the sky blue?” perhaps you should ask, “How many people died in order to manufacture my cell phone?” The phrase “blood diamond” is not a new concept. Americans hear about the horrible mining industry through the television, other news sources and even through … Continue reading Blood cell phones

It’s official: I’m in love with Regina Spektor

Dear Diary, The feelings have been getting stronger no matter what I do. The last few weeks have grown simply unbearable. I wake up with sweaty palms, a palpitating heart and abstract, poetic lyrics swirling around in my head with no means of escape. I’ve been in denial long enough, and I can’t lie to myself any longer. Diary, I think I’m in love with … Continue reading It’s official: I’m in love with Regina Spektor

Surprise: Gusties catch MIAC leaders unaware

The Gustavus football team has won three straight and holds its season’s destiny in the palm of its hand As the current standings read, Gustavus sits in a five-way tie for second place with a record of 5-2 (3-2 in MIAC), with their first legitimate chance at a conference title in quite some time. Gustavus’ football team has not won a MIAC Championship since 1987, … Continue reading Surprise: Gusties catch MIAC leaders unaware

From trauma to teacher

After a potentially paralyzing injury last fall, Sophomore Andrew Valen has found another way to contribute “When one door closes, another one opens.” This is the statement Gustavus Adolphus College student football coach Andrew Valen keeps in mind when he thinks about the events in his life this past year. On Sept. 10, 2007, Valen played in what was his last game of football vs. … Continue reading From trauma to teacher