The Men’s soccer team faced a difficult test last Saturday when they hosted Augsburg in what proved to be a tense physical matchup between the conference rivals. The game appeared to be headed for overtime after Augsburg tied the match up at one apiece with just minutes remaining, but Junior Midfielder Gabe Steinborn netted his third and biggest goal of the year with just 42 … Continue reading Men’s Soccer: last minute heroics beat Augsburg
The 2011 National Basketball Association lockout brings forth the nasty side of sports business. The first two weeks of the NBA season have been cancelled and this lockout appears to be coming nowhere near resolution as the NBPA (National Basketball Players Association) and the NBA are admittedly miles apart in their negotiations. Essentially the players of the NBA and the owners of NBA teams ordered … Continue reading NBA lock out. Money Talks
Lund Center plays host to more resources for getting in shape and staying active than many students know. Among these are the offerings of exercise classes. Classes are taught by students for students in a variety of exercise areas and are free to attend. Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science Stephanie Otto, who coordinates the classes, said that they offer a variety of classes … Continue reading Taught by students for the students
Monday, October 10 • An inappropriate message was reported on a dry erase board in Pittman Hall. • A Campus Safety officer responded to a medical assist outside Norelius Hall. Tuesday, October 11 • A Campus Safety Officer performed a student welfare check. • Campus Safety responded to a motor vehicle accident and medical assist in College View. Wednesday, October 12 • A … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (Oct 21, 2011)
Conservative comedian Steven Crowder entertained Gustavus students with a comedy routine followed by political dialogue last Thursday. Crowder is one of the youngest contributors on record for the Fox News Network and is also well-known as a stand-up comedian, having performed at the Montreal “Just for Laughs” comedy festival and winning Myspace’s “So You Think You’re Funny” national contest. Crowder was brought to campus by … Continue reading Crowder captures campus attention
Gusties in Ongoing Leadership Development (G.O.L.D.) has been a fixture on the Gustavus campus for years, but new improvements in the past two years have completely revamped it. The program features three levels: the bronze, silver and gold. The classes are free and any student can participate at any time. However, if a student chooses to pursue a certificate, some classes recommend prerequisites and the … Continue reading G.O.L.D. Program teaches Gusties leadership skills
The Gustavus Greens, a student organization whose goal is to promote environmental sustainability on campus, is working to remove plastic water bottles from Gustavus. In trying to imagine what a more environmentally-friendly Gustavus would look like, the Greens decided to focus on the issue of plastic water bottles and their impact. The topic of plastic water bottles was chosen for a variety of reasons. First, … Continue reading Greens hope to eliminate plastic bottles from campus
This weekend, the entire St. Peter community will be coming together to celebrate the town’s first-ever Oktoberfest. Starting at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, the celebration will commence in the cooler at Patrick’s on Third with a ceremonial keg, painted with the colors of the German flag , to be paraded from the basement to the festival grounds. St. Peter’s first Oktoberfest celebration is … Continue reading Schnell! Schnell!—to St. Peter’s Oktoberfest
On June 22, 1944, the Servicemens’ Readjustment Act of 1944 was signed into law by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. More commonly known as the “GI Bill of Rights,” or simply the “G.I. Bill,” this grass-roots bill provided ten key rights”for returning WWII veterans (known as G.I.s): 1. Readjustment allowances 2. Home, farm and business loans 3. Review of discharges 4. Adequate health care 5. Prompt … Continue reading Gustavus History— Quiet Valor: The C. Fred Hanson Story
Brandon Hirdler is, in a word, involved. Not only does he keep busy with his double major in history and gender, women and sexuality studies (GWS), but he also keeps busy around campus, serving in a number of leadership roles. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, serves as the business manager for Building Bridges, interns in the President’s Office and despite having … Continue reading Brandon Hirdler: Involved and hardworking with a soft spot for animals
