Calendar (2/21/2014)

* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the opinions of Case Day participants. So don’t take it seriously. Friday, Feb. 21 Pie-Off: Interpretive Center 5 p.m. Not to be confused with the Math Department’s annual Pi-Off. Weekend Movie: Thor: The Dark World: Wallenberg Auditorium 8 p.m. The Scandinavian Studies Department is making this a … Continue reading Calendar (2/21/2014)

Campus Safety Report (2/21/2014)

Tuesday, February 11  Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Nobel Hall. A Campus Safety officer responded to a medical assist in the Jackson Campus Center for an injury that occurred the previous week. Wednesday, February 12  Campus Safety and the Saint Peter Police Department responded to a report of a missing person. Campus Safety and the SPPD performed a welfare check in Uhler … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (2/21/2014)

Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair provides unmatchable opportunities

Two-hundred and sixteen Gustavus students are currently registered for the Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair, which is a record high for Gustavus and a large increase from last year’s 150 students.  Held on Feb. 19-20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, the fair will seek to connect companies with undergrad students of Minnesota Private Colleges. Associate Director of the Center for Servant Leadership and … Continue reading Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair provides unmatchable opportunities

First-Year Olympics makes a come back

The First Year Olympics (FYO) have been a tradition at Gustavus for 11 years. The idea originally involved only the south side of campus, but in 2004, it was opened to the entire first-year community. FYO has been a longstanding tradition on campus, but they were discontinued a few years ago. However, Collegiate Fellow Jack Healy brought them back in January of 2013. “Last year, … Continue reading First-Year Olympics makes a come back

Gustie for a day, Gustie for life

Choosing a college can be a life changing decision that consumes the mind of many a high school senior as spring draws near. As prospective students begin to seriously consider which school they will attend, Gustavus students begin seeing more and more visitors in their classrooms and tour groups exploring campus. The Gustavus Admission Office seeks to help these admitted students make their final decision … Continue reading Gustie for a day, Gustie for life

Gustavus fraternities and sororities begin recruitment

As the Spring Semester begins, Greek Life recruitment events are once again beginning to show up all over campus. Gustavus is home to 11 fraternities and sororities that compete for the attention of potential new members each year. At Gustavus, students typically join Greek Life in their sophomore year, so Greek organizations are working hard to get noticed by first-year students during the spring. Recruitment … Continue reading Gustavus fraternities and sororities begin recruitment

Gustie of the Week – Andrew Kendall

Gustavus students are known for a wide variety of interests. Extensively involved in both music and theater, Andrew Kendall is an example of a Gustie going above and beyond to pursue his passions. After coming to Gustavus from St. Cloud, Minn, Andrew worked hard to be a part of his field of interest: music. He auditioned and became a member of both the Gustavus Choir … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Andrew Kendall

And the Academy Award goes to . . .

Some will watch the Academy Awards for the glitz and glam of the red carpet. Some will watch for the awkward acceptance speeches. Others will watch simply to see if Leonardo DiCaprio will finally take home that long-awaited Oscar. But whether or not you decide to tune in to the 86th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, you can becertain—millions of other people will … Continue reading And the Academy Award goes to . . .

Great films, but no Oscar

On Jan. 16, the nominations for this year’s Academy Awards were announced. Being nominated for multiple Oscars is the ultimate form of advertising for a film. Never heard of Dallas Buyer’s Club? Well, it’s nominated for six Oscars, so go get it on DVD. This is also why many of the Oscar nominated movies are released in the month of December. The nominations help bring … Continue reading Great films, but no Oscar

“The most ambitious” Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death came as a surprise to his family, fellow actors, and fans. On Feb. 2 Hoffman was found dead at the age of 46 in his New York Apartment from an apparent drug overdose. Found by a friend, Hoffman had a syringe in his arm and an envelope of heroin near him. Many in shock expressed their sorrow over the matter. Robert … Continue reading “The most ambitious” Philip Seymour Hoffman