On Sunday, May 10, at 5:30 p.m., the Bjorling Recital Hall will be filled with the music of Gustavus’ own Corda String Quartet. The Quartet is composed of Sophomore Kendra Frey, Sophomore Elizabeth Fröden, Sophomore Karin Dye, and Senior Helen Wauck. This performance will feature works by Dvorak, Persichetti, and Shostakovich. Free and open to the public, the ensemble will perform works including Air by … Continue reading Gustavus Viola Ensemble
The following messages were provided by families and friends of seniors. Best wishes to the class of 2014! Continue reading Congratulations Seniors!
Not Another Divest-Fest Article At this point, you are probably sick of hearing about Divest-Fest and why you should care about the issue because we were, too. However, we decided to approach the problem in a very different way. As a part of the course Religion and Ecology, taught by Deborah Goodwin, we decided to see what beliefs Gusties actually held on this issue. We … Continue reading Letters to the Editor (5/9/2014)
If you’ve had the time to walk by the bulletin outside the Caf, you may have seen a bright exhibit of all things gay and happy. History and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Professor Kate Wittenstein’s Queer History and Culture class has put together an exhibit of all things queer and LGBTQA related at Gustavus over its lengthy history as a college. With earliest findings being … Continue reading Queer History Exhibit at Gustavus
Tibetan monks proceeded from Christ Chapel, jar of mandala sand in hand. Ceremonial hats on their heads and playing traditional instruments. A hoard of fascinated people trail excitedly, chatting over the processional music and crowding in as close as possible to see. The assembly walked through a parking lot, inching ever closer to the destination where the sand would be deposited, and the ceremony complete. … Continue reading Pick Up Your Sh*t
With the finals season fast approaching, many students are probably starting to think, “man, I wish someone else could just take that test for me.” To my hopeful friends, then, I have to ask: if you really could get someone to go through the motions for you like that, would you do it? In August of last year, researchers at the University of Washington published … Continue reading Matters of the Mind
The big dogs at the top of the food chain here at THE Weekly have deemed me the one responsible for writing a “senior salute” of sorts even though, as the Calendar Editor, I am usually out of the office by 8 p.m. (at the latest) and am not a team member whatsoever. My existence at this paper consists of me sitting in my isolated … Continue reading Weekly Senior Salute
As graduation looms near for Gustavus seniors, memories made throughout the last four years begin flooding back to most on a day-by-day basis. Within the past four years seniors have been witness to many important campus events such as Midnight Express, the Royal Visit, and Christmas in Christ Chapel. They have also been witness to many much more far-reaching events such as Obama’s reelection, the … Continue reading Finished game: Road to graduation
Monday, April 28 Campus Safety responded to a student of concern in Norelius Hall. Wednesday, April 30 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in the Jackson Campus Center. Collegiate Fellows and Campus Safety responded to a smoking violation in Norelius Hall involving seven students. Thursday, May 1 Campus Safety responded to a dispute outside Uhler Hall and contacted the Saint Peter Police Department for … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (5/9/2014)
