Due to recent policy changes in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, student organizations can no longer use the space as a venue for their events. The Drag Show on Friday, Oct. 31 was the last student organized event to be held at the Evelyn Young Dining Room. When the Dining Room opened in 2000, Dining Services was unsure whether they would allow events to be … Continue reading Policy changes for student cafeteria usage

Gustavus is now on board with the idea of incorporating mindfulness into students’ daily routines. Mindfulness means focusing on the present moment and being aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and the actions without attaching judgment to them. It can help students to embrace reality and the present instead of reflecting on the past or looking to the future. “From a psychology standpoint, if you are … Continue reading New Mindfulness and Contemplative Working Group

The Servant Leadership Program (SLP) invokes unique ways of learning to stimulate education about passion, vocation, and leadership. This year the program changed its structure. Director of Leadership and Community Based Service Dave Newell is a key leader for the Servant Leadership Program and shared his definition of what it all means to him. “Servant Leadership Program is designed to explore leadership in two ways: … Continue reading Reshaping Gustavus Servant Leadership Program

Minnesota voters assembled at the polls for midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The majority in the United States Senate and the Minnesota House of Representatives was shifted to the Republicans. However, Minnesota voters favored Democratic candidates. The voter turnout was just above 50 percent, short of the 55-60 percent predicted for this election. “Midterms generally come with low voter turnouts,” Sophomore Co-President of College … Continue reading The results are in!