During this past J-term, we’ve all been experiencing weather that, while unusual for January in Minnesota, could be described as “pleasant,” “warm,” and “oh my god it’s so nice out.” I’ve seen many a Gustie walking around with only sweaters on as their extra layer of warmth, because, let’s be serious, did we need anything more? The school was loving the warm weather and rightly … Continue reading If You Can’t Take The Heat, Fix It!
Students gathered to take advantage of the opportunity to be recruited by summer camps in and out of the Minnesota area at the 2015 Summer Camp Fair in Alumni Hall. Out of state opportunities ranged from camps in Wisconsin, Montana, Idaho, Colorado and Iowa, and a total of 33 camps attended the fair. “Among these 33 there are church camps, Lutheran Volunteer Corp, a girls … Continue reading Summer Camp Fair provides jobs for Gusties
In an effort to make improvements and combat racism moving forward, the “Ferguson and Beyond” teach-in took place on January 26, and included a panel of professors that discussed different ways to analyze the incidents in Ferguson, Missouri. Religion, LALACS, Peace Studies, and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies Professor Thia Cooper was instrumental in planning the teach-in. Conversations she had with students provoked her to … Continue reading Gusties discuss where to go from Ferguson
Monday, January 19 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in the Swanson Tennis Center. • Campus Safety responded to a drug violation in Gibbs Hall by an unknown person. Tuesday, January 20 • Campus Safety responded to a reported theft from the Jackson Campus Center. • Campus Safety responded to a suspected drug violation in Uhler Hall. One student was referred to the … Continue reading Campus Safety Report
At the start of the semester, students may note the absence of some of their professors as they take a leave of sabbatical. Professor Greg Kaster of the History Department is one such faculty member, and will be absent from campus until his return in September of 2015. Professor Eric Carlson, Chair of the History Department, described the nature of sabbaticals at Gustavus and other … Continue reading Professor Greg Kaster researches his passion during sabbatical
Following a productive Fall Semester, the fruits of the efforts of Student Senate are becoming visible across campus. Perhaps most prominent are the additions of hydration stations in the residence halls. “The hydration stations were really inspired by students that were passionate about the issue and were willing to make progress on it.”—Hayden Goldstien “This was a project that senators have been working on since … Continue reading Student Senate efforts visible on campus
As Gusties, we have been told many times that we have an amazing cafeteria. In January, Niche Rankings gave the Marketplace 4.4 out of 5, giving them a seventh place ranking nationally. Recently, the Caf was featured on a WCCO newscast that showcased St. Peter. The two news anchors, Amelia Santaniello and Mark Rosen, were able to explore the food options in the cafeteria and … Continue reading DIY: Caf Creations
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“ People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just becasue they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”–Dalai Lama XIV Across 2. The ‘Brown’ wizard in “The Hobbit” 5. Yellow and blue combined 7. Extinct flightless bird 9. Country that owns Easter Island 10. Valuable found in oysters 13. Previous currency of France 14. All Sikh men have to wear these 19. … Continue reading Entertainment (2/13/15)
Count Dracula is one of the more fascinating literary characters that scholars get a kick out of analyzing, which cannot be said for all villainous characters. Because of this, Bram Stoker´s character popularized the concept of the vampire long before Twilight, and has appeared in a number of films played by several actors that would make James Bond blush. Instead of simply adapting Stoker´s novel … Continue reading Dracula Untold not sharp enough to bite
