“The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer. For me life is continuously being hungry.” These are the words of former bodybuilder and Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger, who helped redefine bodybuilding as an international sport. For many professional and amateur bodybuilders, being hungry is not simply a motivational mantra, but a … Continue reading Hunger Game
For many students involved with club sports at Gustavus, it would be nice if the famous Spider-Man quote “with great power comes great responsibility” worked the other way around. Student-led organizations require plenty of responsibility by their members, from group inception up until game time. Gustavus currently has ten club sports teams in existence: Men’s and Women’s Ultimate Frisbee, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s and … Continue reading Clubbing is not all fun and games
In 1991, a large percentage of the Gustavus student body was in diapers and, for some of the first-years, not even born. From family, friends and the greater Minnesota sporting fan base, I have learned that Oct. 26, 1991 was a “I remember where I was when Puckett hit the walk-off in game six” moment. Many people don’t even remember there was a game afterwards … Continue reading Cardinal comeback at World Series was once in a lifetime
Monday, October 17 • Campus Safety investigated a report of vandalism in Gibbs Hall. A fire extinguisher had been partially discharged. • Campus Safety Officers responded to a welfare check at Southwest Hall. Wednesday, October 19 • A student reported vandalism in an unlocked room in Pittman Hall. Sunday, October 23 • A student was cited with underage consumption and possession of alcohol … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (Nov 4, 2011)
“Male students at Gustavus are less likely than their female counterparts to be engaged in activities and practices that foster exploration, reflection and discernment of vocation. They are also less involved in religious life, community service, leadership formation and other vocation-related aspects of the college experience. In response, Gustavus has begun an extended, multifaceted project called ‘Deep M-Pact: Mentoring Gustavus Men for Lives of Meaning … Continue reading Men’s Retreat an M-Pactful Experience
Three years ago, Rebekah Shulz (‘10) and Senior History Major Kareen Getfield began to seek support from faculty members in creating an African Studies major. By this time, both Macalester and Carleton were offering their own versions, so they thought that it would be a worthwhile endeavor for Gustavus to create a similar program. Upon hearing about this, Communication Studies Professor Martin Lang suggested that … Continue reading Gustavus considers creating an African Studies minor
Each day, more than 2,500 teens abuse prescription drugs to get high for the first time. In order to combat this rapidly growing problem the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held on Sat., Oct. 29, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Partnership for a Drug Free America conducted the survey that resulted in such large numbers; they also found that … Continue reading Gustavus begins medicine disposal program
Oct.14 marked the end of voting for the first stage for spring’s biannual big concert, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). Students had the opportunity to vote on twelve options: Jason Derulo, Gavin DeGraw, Chiddy Bang, Iron & Wine, Mike Posner, Sara Bareilles, Matt Nathanson, J. Cole, O.A.R., Jack’s Mannequin, Matt & Kim and Switchfoot. The process did not begin and does not end … Continue reading Campus Activities Board seeks student input for Concert selection
The Communication Studies Club will be hosting the annual fall Red Cross Blood drive in Alumni Hall on Nov. 3 and 4, 2011 from noon until 6:00 p.m. on both days. The event is open to Gustavus students, faculty, staff and the greater St. Peter and Mankato community. The blood drive has been the Communication Studies Club’s major focus in recent years, as their biannual … Continue reading Communication Studies Club to host Blood Drive
