* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but are in fact a tube of toothpaste inserted in one nostril and squeezed until your eyeballs are minty fresh. Maybe that will teach you to pay the Shady Character on time! Friday, March 16 Browser Look Up: Vickner 108 10:30 a.m. Last time I let someone … Continue reading Calendar (03/16/12)
After taking the 2011 season off from the Metrodome, the Gustavus men’s baseball team is back playing March baseball. In the spring of 2011 the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was under repair after 17 inches of snow caused the domed ceiling to tear. For the past two Sundays, the Gustie men have had a sequence of doubleheaders in Minneapolis at the now repaired facility. “We … Continue reading Baseball returns to the dome
The playoff magic that Gustavus Hockey fans had come to expect ran out against #5 St. Norbert last Sat., March 10, as the Golden Gusties fell 4-1 in the NCAA quarterfinals. The Gusties came into the game riding high on an eight-game winning streak. That streak included a 4-2 win against St. Olaf in the MIAC Playoff Championships and a very strong win over Milwaukee … Continue reading Road to the Frozen Four ends
As spring approaches many runners take to the streets. They leave the treadmills in Lund behind and hit the pavement. Although both are beneficial, running outside has been proven to be better than running on a treadmill. Running on a treadmill develops imbalances in a runner’s stride, which can lead muscles to develop improperly. This results in improper form and an increased risk of injury. … Continue reading Taking it to the Streets
Athletic trainers play key role in success of student athletes In the do or die atmosphere of post-season sports, staying healthy and at peak performance can mean the difference between a championship trophy and early elimination. Fortunately for Gustavus athletes, the athletic training department works behind the scenes all season long to prepare athletes for the events that matter most. As the women’s hockey team … Continue reading Unsung Heroes
After being addressed by Student Senate, the possible change to the tobacco policy continues on to the administration. Despite Senate deciding it would be best to leave the current policy in place, it’s still possible Gustavus could be a tobacco free campus sometime in the near future. A combination of 1,403 students and faculty responded to the tobacco survey that Student Senate released during the … Continue reading Student Senate condemns tobacco ban
After months of planning, an architect has finally been hired and the Dive renovation project will move forward. When Student Senate Co-Presidents Seniors Jen Fox and Nick Prince were campaigning last year, the Dive renovation was one of their primary platforms. “It’s a big project and it moved slowly. There are so many people involved and steps to take. It feels awesome. I’m really glad … Continue reading Senate hires Dive renovation architect, seeks student input
Annual lectureship brings Jackson Katz to discuss men’s role in ending sexual violence and the misrepresentations of what it means to be a man Focusing on the violent culture of masculinity, Dr. Jackson Katz, guest speaker of the twelfth annual Moe Lecture, will challenge unhealthy models of masculinity by looking at the ways it hurts both women and men. The lecture will take place at … Continue reading Moe lecture on gender, violence, masculinity
Building on tradition with enthusiasm As a former Gustavus student and a current instructor, Chad Fothergill tries to find a balance between life and work. Chad initially came to Gustavus as a student with the intention to be a physics major, but quickly discovered he was more inclined to be a music major and history minor. “I changed pretty quick. I decided I liked practicing … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Chad Fothergill
