At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, the campus was quiet as most students were either still asleep or just waking up. Then a shot rang out, the ground thundered and crowds cheered as the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Cross Country team raced from the starting line at their annual Alumni Meet. The Alumni Meet is an event in which former Gustie cross country runners … Continue reading Cross Country hosts Alumni Meet
At Gustavus, athletics and academics go hand-in-hand. For the men and women of the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Golf teams, it is a championship activity to receive good grades. Beyond the tee, these Gusties ace their courses too. The Men’s team was chosen by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) as the Academic National Champions for Division III. To receive this honor, the men … Continue reading Golf teams earn top honors on and off the field
Monday, Sept. 7 Campus Safety officers responded to a medical assist near Confer Hall. A theft was reported by the Director of Gustavus Technology Services. Thursday, Sept. 10 Campus Safety responded to a report of a missing person, who was later located without incident. Friday, Sept. 11 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Uhler Hall for a student having a seizure. Campus Safety … Continue reading Sept. 7 – Sept. 13 Safety Report
The Gustavian Weekly staff will have a booth at the Student Involvement Fair, located in The Eckman Mall on campus, tomorrow, Tues, Sept. 15 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Student Involvement Fair, held semi-annually, gives students the opportunity to connect with a wide range of student groups on campus. Visit our booth to learn more about writing and photography opportunities at The Weekly. … Continue reading The Weekly will be at the Student Involvement Fair
A Tennessee man, unconnected to the College, was found dead of an apparent suicide in the Arboretum A 52-year-old Tennessee man was found dead in the Linnaeus Arboretum on Tuesday, Sept. 1. According to the St. Peter Police Department, David Barton, who was found in the wooded part of the Arboretum, had committed suicide. The man, who had no ties to Gustavus or the city … Continue reading Man found dead in the Arboretum
There’s no doubt about it. No matter where you live or which school you find yourself at, first-year dorms are cramped, crowded and, in most cases, uncarpeted. In recent history, Gustavus first-year students have been presented with a trio of living options: Sohre Hall, Pittman Hall and Norelius Hall. Although the incoming class of 2013 will not be able to circumvent the unforgettable—and sometimes harrowing—experience … Continue reading Sohre and Pittman renovated
Tuesday, September 1 A desk chair was reported missing from the Campus Center. An individual not associated with Gustavus who had committed suicide was found in the Arboretum. Wednesday, September 2 Campus Safety received a call reporting stolen property from the Carlson Administration Building. Thursday, September 3 An employee noticed damage to a department vehicle. Friday, September 4 The theft of an unlocked bicycle from the … Continue reading Sept. 1 – Sept. 6 Safety Report
Bicycles are awesome. So awesome, in fact, that it is almost impossible to forget how to ride one. Or so the saying goes. Bicycles give a person the opportunity to travel great distances in a fraction of the time it would take them on foot. A good bike ride tones the legs and clears the mind. Einstein even claimed to have thought of the theory … Continue reading Bicycle Racing
Senior Daniel Jackson began his college career three years ago with the desire to pursue an education that combined his passion for serving others and science. His passion led him to choose biochemistry as his major, with the intention of becoming a doctor. Daniel chose the pre-med field because he wanted to be able to establish relationships with those he helps. Relationships with others are … Continue reading Daniel Jackson: Changing lives around the world
