High river closes Highway 169 and area bridges

For Gusties trying to get to Mankato or the Twin Cities, recent flooding will likely make their commute more challenging. Recent rain has caused the Minnesota River to reach very high levels. Many roads near the river are closed. At the time of this posting, Highway 169 is closed both north and south of St. Peter.  The Highway 22 and Highway 99 bridges are also … Continue reading High river closes Highway 169 and area bridges

Make your life count: Gustavus’s new ads

As you were driving back to school or taking a study break with a pop radio station, you may have seen or heard Gustavus advertisements, inviting you to “Make Your Life Count.” The ads are a part of a fall advertisement campaign targeted at prospective students. The advertisement campaign involves billboards, radio, newspaper, magazine and social media ads in the Mankato, Minneapolis/St. Paul, St. Cloud, … Continue reading Make your life count: Gustavus’s new ads

Physics department receives $253,000 grant

Gustavus has always prided itself on its science opportunities, including small classes, contact with preeminent science scholars through the Nobel Conference and Rydell Scholar program and many opportunities for faculty-student research. In fact, between 1999 and 2008, Gustavus was ranked third highest in the nation among liberal-arts colleges as the baccalaureate origin of physics PhDs. Gustavus’s science prestige is an asset for its students and … Continue reading Physics department receives $253,000 grant

Student senate holds elections; discusses 2010 plans

Student Senate has been busy this fall. Elections have taken place, the finance committee is accepting midyear requests and many policy initiatives have been progressing. The fall Student Senate elections were held on Sept. 16 to fill Residence Hall and Class Representative positions. Full results are in the box at right. Junior Classics and Political Science Major Nick Prince, winner of the junior senator position, … Continue reading Student senate holds elections; discusses 2010 plans

Eric Butorac ‘03 featured in The New York Times

Former Gustie Eric Butorac ‘03 has earned  the 38th rank on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Doubles Tour. Butorac was recognized for his achievements in The New York Times on September 2, 2010. His former teammate and current Gustavus Men’s Tennis Head Coach Tommy Valentini and former coach Steve Wilkinson remain close friends with him. Butorac also continues to come back to Gustavus … Continue reading Eric Butorac ‘03 featured in The New York Times

Griffin Hinwood — Off the wall (and any other surface you can think of)

This small town native has nowhere near a small imagination. Born and brought up for half his life in Canada, Junior Computer Science Major Griffin Hinwood is as well-rounded as they come. “Griffin is an incredibly unique individual who carries his independent style and thoughts throughout everything he does, whether it is Parkour, break dancing or simple day-to-day activities,” Junior Ben Bickel said. Griffin moved … Continue reading Griffin Hinwood — Off the wall (and any other surface you can think of)

Every story has a backstory, even among the wicked

We all are familiar with The Wizard of Oz. Young Dorothy is carried off by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. Innocently, Dorothy’s house lands on top of the sister of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.Glinda the Good bestows the sister’s head-turning ruby slippers to Dorothy. Due to Dorothy’s ill-timed landing, her journey to find a way back home is haunted … Continue reading Every story has a backstory, even among the wicked

Sandra Binion brings scenes of Sweden to Hillstrom

Strolling through the Ennesbo exhibit in Hillstrom Museum, you’ll notice multiple pieces of art displayed in various ways. Perhaps you’ll come across several water paintings, some with poetic words obscurely written with simple and quick strokes of a paint brush. Or maybe you’ll pass by a series of photographs of an old barn. Or most surprisingly of all, you’ll find yourself facing four television screens, … Continue reading Sandra Binion brings scenes of Sweden to Hillstrom

If you look past the masks, you may be surprised by The Town.

Hello Gusties and welcome back! I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and is keeping up with the work now that class is back in session. Personally, I decided to commence procrastinating early this year and went to see The Town instead of doing homework. I am sure you have seen the previews for The Town. Automatic weapons, Ben Affleck, neat masks. Looks kind of … Continue reading If you look past the masks, you may be surprised by The Town.