Divest-Fest strives to revive college community

Following the newly tenured faculty ceremony held in Christ Chapel in the company of President Ohle and members of the Board of Trustees on Friday, April 25, a diverse representation of the student population gathered outside to celebrate Divest-Fest. While Divest-Fest originated with the purpose of raising awareness and creating discussion about institutional divestment from fossil fuels, recent program changes and cuts prompted expansion and … Continue reading Divest-Fest strives to revive college community

GACAC discusses Lutheran commitments to youth

Gathering people from all over the community, this year’s Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations Faith Conference was honored to have our very own new Gustavus Religion Professor and Bernhardson Chair Marcia Bunge, give the keynote address. The conference was held on Saturday, April 26 on the topic, “Understanding Lutheran Commitments to Children and Youth.” This event started last year and will continue as a … Continue reading GACAC discusses Lutheran commitments to youth

Take Back the Night creates safe space for discussion and healing

The Womyn’s Awareness Center (WAC) held their annual Take Back the Night event Tuesday, April 29. Take Back the Night is an event aimed at anyone who has been impacted by sexual assault or sexual violence and supporters. Sophomore WAC member  Tori Sowa explained that the purpose of the event is to open the door for students who have been affected. “Take back the night … Continue reading Take Back the Night creates safe space for discussion and healing

Vote preserves International Representative position

The Gustavus Adolphus College student body voted on Thursday, April 24, regarding the amendment for removing the International Student Representative from the Student Senate. The result was announced the same day, and declared that the amendment failed to pass with 541 people (87.3 percent) voting “no.”  International Student Representative and First-Year Herchran Singh was pleased with the result. “I think the results clearly show how … Continue reading Vote preserves International Representative position

Men’s tennis clinches 26th consecutive MIAC Championship

The Gustavus men’s tennis team clinched their 26th consecutive MIAC Championship with a 9-0 win over the University of St. Thomas in the regular season finale on Sunday, April 27. Gustavus now holds the No. 1 seed in the MIAC Playoffs and improved to 26-5 overall and 9-0 in the MIAC. The Gustavus men’s tennis team will host the lowest remaining seed from the quarterfinal … Continue reading Men’s tennis clinches 26th consecutive MIAC Championship

What is Creatine, anyway?

The world of bodybuilding supplements has hit an all-time high. With countless new products on the market claiming to “increase strength,” “improve definition,” and “burn fat,” it’s not uncommon to see students walking around campus with their Blender Bottle filled with neon-colored liquids. Among the most popular of supplements on the market is creatine monohydrate, a powder blend that is designed to increase muscle stamina … Continue reading What is Creatine, anyway?

Softball embraces “we before me” mindset

Soggy playing fields and freezing temperatures haven’t made it easy for the women’s softball team to be out on the practice field this year, but their passion for the game kept them sliding into home plate covered in dirt during practice on every cool, rainy day this spring. From having to play their games on the football field to dealing with injuries to a few … Continue reading Softball embraces “we before me” mindset

Women’s tennis enters playoff competition

The Gustavus Women’s tennis team finished their regular season on Saturday, Apr. 26 with a 5-4 win over the University of St. Thomas. The team ended the regular season with an 8-2 record in the MIAC and a 15-5 record overall. St. Thomas gained an early lead winning two of three doubles matches. First-Years Michaela Schulz and Lizzy Stanczyk won the only doubles match for … Continue reading Women’s tennis enters playoff competition