Neal Hagberg, the new director of Tennis and Life Camp, stresses a philosophy for the camp reminiscent of the college’s own mission. The camp works to “encourage a deeper look at one’s sportsmanship and relationships with others, both on and off the court,” according to the mission statement that can be found on the camp’s website. This past summer was the first in which Steve … Continue reading New Beginning For Tennis and Life Camps
The history of the St. Peter Food Co-op begins with a Gustie. In 1979, John Ramsley teamed up with the All Co-op Assembly of Minnesota and placed an ad in the St. Peter Herald for anyone interested in starting a store. A small group of community members pooled their resources and rented a place on the corner of Front St. and Broadway Avenue. The store … Continue reading St. Peter Food Co-op: Community Tradition
The Gustavus Men and Women’s Cross Country Teams traveled to Northfield, Minn. last weekend to attend the St. Olaf Invitational. The Women’s team finished fifth of 16 teams, and the Men’s team finished sixth of 14 teams. For the women’s team, Junior Music Major Beth Hauer was the top Gustavus performer, finishing 13th of 325 racers with a time of 23:17. Three other Gusties earned … Continue reading Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Strong at St. Olaf
An estimated 27.1 million Americans take part in an exploding fantasy sport culture. Over twenty million Americans are playing fantasy football this season according to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association. While to Vikings fans the season prospects may look dismal, in fantasy football it is only the beginning. Fantasy leagues present fans with a chance to “walk the walk.” As many fans feel they could … Continue reading Fantasy Football
Monday, September 12 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Mattson Hall. Tuesday, September 13 • A Campus Safety Officer responded to a medical assist at the Health Service Office. Wednesday, September 14 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at the Health Service Office. • A Gustavus student reported the theft of his iPod from the Jackson Campus Center. The iPod … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (09/23/11)
Beck Academic Hall, the first new academic building built at Gustavus in 25 years, is open for student and faculty use. The building features a number of structural advancements, as well as academic features that will allow for more use by the departments that are housed in it: Economics and Management, Psychology, Sociology/Anthropology, History and Communication Stuides. “Beck Academic Hall will provide faculty and students … Continue reading Beck Academic Hall Opens
For years, there have been rumors and speculation about the possibility of creating a bar in the Dive. This year, Student Senate Co-Presidents Jen Fox and Nick Prince are interested in finally carrying this idea out. “Last year, different projects, logistical hurdles and intra-Senate distractions got in the way of the project,” Fox said. “For the most part, the Dive renovation has gone untouched for … Continue reading Dive pub plans begin
This year, Gustavus is celebrating both its sesquicentennial and the 47th annual Nobel Conference—The Brain and Being Human. This year’s Nobel poster is also a subject of interest to many members of the Gustavus community. The poster’s creator is a young Brazilian artist named Leandro Lima, who lives in Milan, Italy. “We knew he liked abstract drawings, so we looked at some of his work, … Continue reading Nobel Conference 47—on the mind
Michael Chorost, technology theorist and author, went completely deaf in 2001 and had a computer chip implanted into his head, enabling him to hear again. This experience brought about his first book, Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human. In the book, he goes into detail about how having software generated electrical pulses connected to his cochlea has sparked his interest in what … Continue reading Michael Chorost on connecting mind, technology
In honor of the 150th academic year for Gustavus Adolphus College, there will be a series of articles this year in the St. Peter Herald sharing stories of the shared history, values and partnership between the college and the town. Athletics have been a proud tradition in St. Peter for over 100 years, but it was in 1929 that sports in St. Peter finally “saw … Continue reading This Month in History—Lighting the Way
