You may have heard a lot about the recent accomplishment from the European Space Agency (ESA): they managed to land a mobile laboratory on a comet in order to learn about its composition and date the contents of the comet. However, many people are unaware of the actual process of the mission and what it’s really for. Here’s the first mind-blowing fact: this project was … Continue reading Rosetta Has Landed!
A small corner of campus will be host to a wide variety of global perspectives, as the International Cultures Club will sponsore the annual International Festival on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The event will include an opportunity to view display boards representing a variety of different cultures, as well as a chance to see a slide show featuring … Continue reading International Festival provides global experience
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Senior Music Major Daniel Felton appeared with his family on “Family Feud,” a popular American game show where families compete against one another in a contest. When the Felton family made their appearance on the CW, Felton and his family received a lot of support. For the first episode, Gusties gathered in the Caf to watch it with Felton. “I think … Continue reading Gustie appears on “Family Feud”
Lindsay Rothschiller received one of the first Wallenberg Scholarships in order to study the Carbon Lock-in phenomenon in Sweden. Last Wednesday, Nov. 12 Rothschiller presented her findings to Gustavus with her host family by her side. Rothschiller, a Physics and Environmental Studies major, worked and lived with Magnus Fredricson and his family in Lidköping, Sweden. Fredricson studies Carbon Lock-in which Rothschiller described as a cycle … Continue reading Lindsay Rothschiller presents Carbon Lock-in findings
Building Bridges hosted a successful preview for its conference called, “The Evolution of Rape,” that took place last Wednesday. Five professors and faculty members spoke and participated in a panel regarding this topic. The five members of the panel were professors Peg O’Connor, David Obermiller, Alisa Rosenthal, and Yurie Hong, and Dean of Students JoNes VanHecke. The first talk was by Philosophy and Gender, Women, … Continue reading ‘Evolution of Rape’ panel previews Building Bridges
Monday, November 10 •Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Health Service and took a report of an injury that occurred on College grounds. •Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Christ Chapel. Tuesday, November 11 •Campus Safety referred one student to the campus conduct system for an of-age alcohol violation on College grounds. •A student reported the theft of an unlocked bicycle … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/21/14)
The students from the FTS: Politics of Homelessness class took part in the annual Sleep Out Nov. 16 – 19. While there were similar experiences hosted on campus before, the official Sleep Out in connection with this class first occurred 14 years ago. “Every year, I’ve changed something to ramp it up,” Professor Richard Leitch said. “Sleep outs were originally one night, usually a Friday, … Continue reading Homelessness sleep out promotes awareness
You may have seen dozens of students on campus carrying around sleeping bags and cardboard boxes, and sleeping in hallways this past week. These students, combined with the cardboard signs hanging around campus with homelessness and hunger facts, are raising awareness about the current realities of homelessness and hunger in our country. These students are a part of Associate Professor in Political Science, Environmental Studies, … Continue reading Hungry and Homeless in Minnesota
The content of this page as satirical in nature and in no way reflects the views of The Gustavian Weekly, Gustavus ,or its faculty, students, or administrators. The Fourth Crown is not intended for readers under the age of 18 Optimistic freshman sees only positives coming out of SnapCash Mankato, MN — Following SnapChat’s recent announcement that it will now be able to … Continue reading The FOURTH CROWN: Issue 11
