On February 20,Russia officially ratified the $100 billion BRICS Development Bank agreement. The formation of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Development Bank was agreed on July 15, 2014 and has since caused widespread speculation on what this means for the future of the world economy. Speaking to a group of reporters, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the BRICS Bank as “one of … Continue reading What are the BRICS Building?
Weed, grass, pot, purp-skurp, the devil’s lettuce. These are some of the names used for the drug marijuana, which is the mind-altering substance derived from the dried buds of the Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica plants. Most commonly the buds, containing the psychoactive chemical Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and other cannabinoids, and the oils extracted from them are smoked or vaporized for respiratory ingestion; however, there are ways … Continue reading Yes We Cannabis
The Gustavus Adolphus Forensics Team recently won first place in the state tournament at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. In addition to this achievement, the win occured with the largest margin a team has won by in the history of state competitions. The team feels a deep sense of pride as well as accomplishment having realized this goal. As First-Year Andrew Boge stated, “We … Continue reading Forensics at State
Students Today, Leaders Forever (STLF) is an organization new to Gustavus, but well-known within the college community. It is a national non-profit organization created in 2003 by a group of students from the University of Minnesota who wanted to make a difference. The official mission is to reveal leadership through service, relationships, and action with aims to energize generations of student leaders. Sophomores Management and … Continue reading Students Today, Leaders Forever “Pay it Forward”
Students that want to study abroad for the fall, upcoming spring or academic year are required to turn in applications by March 1 for Gustavus approval. Sessions on Tuesday Feb. 17 and Feb. 24 covered how to apply and general cost and credit information as it pertains to study away. Students that study away range from those majoring in a language wanting more experience to … Continue reading Study abroad deadline drawing near
The Lunar New Year Celebration took place last Saturday, Feb. 21 to celebrate ancient traditions and practices with food, performances and music for the “Year of the Goat.” The celebration is also called Spring Festival. The true New Year began Feb. 19, though the campus celebration took place two days later. Traditionally in China, in preparation for the New Year, many different events and activities … Continue reading Gusties celebrate Asian Lunar New Year
Monday, February 16 •The Campus Safety Director took a report of an incident that occurred on Friday, February 14 in College View. After investigation, one student was referred to the campus conduct system for a weapons policy violation and aggravated assault. •Campus Safety responded to a door alarm at North Hall and documented a propped door. •Campus Safety documented the possible theft of a sandwich … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (2/27/15)
As spring registration began last fall, students majoring in Communication Studies were concerned about being able to complete their major due to not being able to get into critical classes. The department quickly took action to ensure students they would be able to get into the necessary classes in order to graduate. An anonymous Sophomore Communication Studies Major was one such concerned student. She was … Continue reading Communication Studies makes strides to get more classes for students
Candidates for the Co-Presidency of Student Senate met in the St. Peter Room for a short debate on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The conversation began with questions prepared by Co-Presidents Matt Timmons and Hayden Goldstien. Candidates were given one minute to respond to questions aimed towards elaborating what their goals for Student Senate would be. “We’ve both been on senate for 2 years and we see … Continue reading Co-President student Senate candidates debate
Printed student newspapers didn’t start at Gustavus until 1891,with the Annual Messenger appearing in May. Within a couple years, the name changed to Vox Collegii, then Heimdall, then Gustaviana before settling on Gustavus Adolphus Journal. The paper was published monthly and released over 2,000 copies in six years. The money made from selling the papers was given to the Campus Library. Until 1899, the papers … Continue reading The Gustavian Weekly Celebrates 95 Years
