Being involved in a sport is not something everyone would see as a privilege, but this does not hold true for the women’s golf team. For Junior Sam Falk, the numerous trip opportunities as well as their new facility are some of the things that make her grateful for the program. “We have one of the greatest golf programs in the nation and I would … Continue reading Women’s golf: Improving their technique every day
Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in their first outdoor meet of the spring season. The 14th annual Lee Krough Invitational took place on Saturday, April 12 at the Gustavus Track and Field Complex. A mix of conference and non-conference teams including Bethany Lutheran College, Martin Luther College, Minnesota State University Mankato, UM-Morris, Saint Mary’s University, Southwest Minnesota State University, and … Continue reading Track and field outdoor season begins with Lee Krough Invitational
One of the best things about Gustavus students are how they not only take action when it comes to the world around them, but also have vibrant personalities. Junior Computer Science Major Ian Elletson embodies both these qualities. Ian chose to be a computer science major because he loves to program, and he likes math. One of Ian’s favorite parts of being at Gustavus is … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ian Elletson
Lights, camera, dance! Accompanied by Theatre and Dance Department Assistant Professors Melissa Rolnick and Jill Patterson, 19 Gustavus dance students attended the annual American Collegiate Dance Festival Association (ACDFA) in Milwaukee, Wisc. March 14-18. The ACDFA conference travels around the country and is held in a different city each year. The name of the conference will be changing next year to the American Collegiate Dance … Continue reading Gustavus Dance Company honored at ACDFA
The air fills with the swells and dips of a piano, two cellists, and a violinist, all moving in one, fluid motion. Students lean eagerly over the railings as a dancer gracefully bends and curls across the floor. The only moving things are the dancer and the strings. String Moves, a concert put on by four professional musicians and a renowned choreographer and dancer, took … Continue reading Fairy tale-inspired String Moves captivates students
This year’s Africa Night, held on Friday, April 11, packed in a night full of African music, dance, fashion, and food for students, staff, and spectators. This annual event is sponsored by the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO), a student-led organization that is dedicated to celebrating African culture and using events as an outlet to educate the community. Africa Night provides them with the opportunity to … Continue reading Sharing cultures, Africa Night excites and educates
Thousands of festival-goers flock across the streets and parks of Duluth, Minn. and Superior, Wisc., with friends and a beer in hand. Some are in pursuit of their favorite local bands, and others are on their way to discover the new and upcoming music of the north. For eight days, parks, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops will become music havens and open their doors to … Continue reading Duluth showcases Homegrown Music Festival
Most of us are aware of several bias-related incidents and “hate crimes” that have occurred within the last several months. Although I don’t know all the facts, I know enough to say these incidents are examples of subjectivity and close-mindedness. There has been a flurry of responses to these cases, including responses by the GUSTAVIAN WEEKLY and by school administration. So the question is, how … Continue reading An Objective Objective
As a junior at Gustavus Adolphus College, I like to tell myself that I have learned a few things about the world and myself since arriving on this campus in the fall of 2011. One thing I believe that I have learned at Gustavus is that life is a journey that is continuously unfolding, and the path we take may or may not be the … Continue reading What “Return on Education” Really Means
It started with Twilight. Then the Hunger Games. Now, it’s things as silly as hating people who like a children’s movie like Frozen. People who haven’t even seen these movies or read the books state that they hate them simply because they’re popular enough to cause a ruckus among most of society. People like them, so people post about them on Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter … Continue reading Let’s All Agree Not to be Hipsters
