New logo and E-mail subscriptions

We just made a few changes to The Weekly’s website design. The most notable change is the logo! We removed the tagline (The Gustavus Adolphus College Student Newspaper since 1891), in an attempt to create additional synergy with our print edition (we recently made this change there), and to make the site appear cleaner to the eye. We are also excited to have partnered with … Continue reading New logo and E-mail subscriptions

A gusty debate

After eight years of research, fundraising and talk, Gustavus is finally prepared to start building one or two wind turbines. However, the project has been brought to a standstill by the Nicollet County Board of Commissioners, who passed an ordinance making it nearly impossible for the College to build a turbine on campus.

Because of this ordinance and a previous moratorium on approving wind-power projects, the Gustavus Board of Trustees delayed consideration of the wind turbine project until its October meeting. Continue reading A gusty debate

Damned Fire Drills Early In The Mornins

You’re lying in your bed at around 9:30 am in that half-waking, half-sleeping state on the morning that you don’t have class until 11:30, trying to bring back that dream you were just having in which Dr. Zaius from Planet of the Apes revealed Michael Jackson’s death to be a giant hoax and then joined him onstage for a rendition of The Way You Make … Continue reading Damned Fire Drills Early In The Mornins

Gustavus to add academic building, redesign Anderson

The Anderson Social Science Center has had a very unique history here at Gustavus. Built in 1948, the building originally housed the campus library, which was named Folke Bernadotte in 1950. The library remained in this building for 30 years until 1978, when the current library was constructed. After the library was relocated, the departments of Economics/Management, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology/Anthropology all moved … Continue reading Gustavus to add academic building, redesign Anderson

Tickets run dry for Nobel Conference 2009: H2O

For 45 years, Gustavus has had the honor of hosting international experts for the annual Nobel Conference. This year is no different as the Gustavus community is preparing to host H2O: Uncertain Resource on October 6 and 7, 2009. This year the focus is on global issues pertaining to water. “This year’s conference should attract a broad audience because water is essential to all life … Continue reading Tickets run dry for Nobel Conference 2009: H2O

Christopher Stewart: Making a difference in education

Just as four of his family members had before him, Chris Stewart made the decision to become a Gustie over three years ago. In fact, Chris was so sure of his desire to join the Gustavus community that it was the only school he applied to. As he arrived on campus on that late summer morning, Chris brought with him a passion not only for … Continue reading Christopher Stewart: Making a difference in education

Interpretive Center to host biannual Arboretum clean up

As the school year goes on, the courses we take become more demanding, we become more involved in activities on campus and the projects and papers begin to pile up. Stress levels may rise and you may feel like you barely have time to breathe. A great stress reliever that tends to get overlooked is the Arboretum. The Gustavus community has used the Arboretum throughout … Continue reading Interpretive Center to host biannual Arboretum clean up

Pulitzer Prize winner Sonia Nazario speaks at Gustavus

Aided by the Isabel Allende Foundation, Olga Sanchez built a bakery where mutilated migrants can work and raise money for prosthetics and medical treatments. In San Diego, a school started a campaign to raise money for Guatemalan women. Individuals have been compelled to act as well. They’ve sent money. They’ve sent clothing. They’ve sent gratitude and love and grace. These are only a few of … Continue reading Pulitzer Prize winner Sonia Nazario speaks at Gustavus