Month: September 2011
Letter to the Editor
For better or worse, Gustavus has two traditional greeting ceremonies. First-years are greeted, both officially and unofficially, by two simultaneous traditions that go back decades. One group, the Gustie Greeters, is nothing short of general college-authorized insanity. The Greeters have been orienting new Gusties for decades and they do a damn fine job of it. The other group, however—the College Ave party-goers and sign-bearers mentioned … Continue reading Letter to the Editor
Calendar (Sept 16th, 2011)
Women’s Golf tees up a strong start
The Gustavus Women’s Golf team looks toward another successful season after taking a first place finish at the Giorgianni Memorial Invite in Eau Claire, Wis., on Sept. 4 and 5. Gustavus wrapped up the two-day opening tournament with a total of 653(+73), beating out second-place finishers, conference rivals St. Olaf, by two strokes. UW-Eau Claire came in third, shooting 658(+78). Junior Kayleigh Dittes led the … Continue reading Women’s Golf tees up a strong start
Women’s Volleyball splits at Annual Augsburg Invitational
After four matches in two days, Gustavus finished fifth of eight teams at the 30th Annual Augsburg Volleyball Invitational last weekend, with Senior Captain Malea Noennig earning a spot on the All-Tournament team. Gustavus started strong, sweeping University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 3-0 in their first match last Friday, but fell to St. Benedict’s College in five close sets later that day. A couple high points … Continue reading Women’s Volleyball splits at Annual Augsburg Invitational
Director of Health Services Heather Dale’s 5 tips for fighting illness and staying healthy
1 Eat right Make sure that you get five fruits or vegetables each day. It’s all about balance and moderation. Watch your portion sizes, choose whole grain, and drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water a day. People always say that they don’t have time to eat breakfast, but every piece of research says you need to eat breakfast, because it is the most important meal of … Continue reading Director of Health Services Heather Dale’s 5 tips for fighting illness and staying healthy
Campus Safety Report (Sept 16th, 2011)
Monday, September 5 • A student reported a car key stolen from her room in Norelius Hall. The key was subsequently found. • A Campus Safety Officer responded to a medical assist at Lund Center. Tuesday, September 6 • A student reported the theft of his unsecured bicycle from Pittman hall. Wednesday, September 7 • A faculty member reported lost keys to Campus … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (Sept 16th, 2011)
Issue 1 (2011 – 2012)
First-years met with a variety of greetings
Last Friday College Avenue was lined with first-years and their parents making the climb up the hill. They were welcomed by the traditional chants and cheers of the Gustie Greeters, but also found a less conventional welcome in the form of party-goers set up in yards along College Avenue. The party-goers also cheered and chanted for the arriving first-years, but had some antics of their … Continue reading First-years met with a variety of greetings
Dive policies change for the 2011-2012 school year
Those who frequent the Dive will notice several changes to how things are run this year. Along with the standard rule of no outside food or drink, new policies regarding the Dive’s usage include a stricter enforcement of capacity, which is set at 300 people, and the availability of a coat and bag check in Linner Lounge. The Dive is a student lounge and dance … Continue reading Dive policies change for the 2011-2012 school year