President Barack Obama vetoes Keystone XL Pipeline

President Obama vetoed the Keystone XL Pipeline proposal, marking just the third time Obama’s has vetoed a bill. This veto will cease all construction currently taking place on the Keystone XL Pipeline. The pipeline is intended to run 1,179 miles from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Senior Mathematics Major  Josh Skiba, weighed in on the implications of the Pipeline. “I agree with President Obama’s … Continue reading President Barack Obama vetoes Keystone XL Pipeline

Concerns with freshman class alcohol consumption

Arecent letter to the editor, published in the Feb. 20 edition of the Weekly expressed some concerns held by an officer of the Saint Peter Police Department about an increasing prevalence of inappropriate drinking behaviors within the community. Citing 24 years of experience as a police officer, the letter’s author, David Arpin, shared his particular concern with this year’s class in contrast to students of … Continue reading Concerns with freshman class alcohol consumption

32rd Annual President’s Ball tickets are going quick

Hosted by the Campus Activities Board, this year’s President’s Ball (P-Ball) will be held on Saturday, March 14 at the International Market Square in Minneapolis. The event will run from 5 to 11 p.m. and feature live music from the Bluewater Kings Band. Marking its 32nd year, the annual President’s Ball has been around since 1985. It initially began as a way for students to … Continue reading 32rd Annual President’s Ball tickets are going quick

Historic Year for Buiding Bridges Conference

Building Bridges will be hosting their 20th Annual Conference on Saturday, March 7. This is a historical year for Building Bridges not only because this is the 20th conference, but also because of major changes in funding. “We are now permanently funded with a percentage of the student activity fee, instead of having to deal with the variability that accompanies the spring budget request process,” … Continue reading Historic Year for Buiding Bridges Conference

Campus Safety Report (3/6/15)

Monday, February 23  ● Campus Safety responded to Health Services to report a student injury that occurred in Beck Hall. ● A Gustavus Custodian reported the theft of a fire extinguisher from Norelius Hall. ● Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm in the International Center caused by cooking. One student was referred to the campus conduct system for a policy violation for not evacuating. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/6/15)

They went to Gustavus?

Hundreds of students graduate from Gustavus every year. These Gustavus graduates go on to hold a wide array of occupations, volunteer for a wide spectrum of organizations, and find their purpose in life in a variety of ways. Some of these alums even achieve state-wide or nation-wide fame. The timeline below illustrates some of the most famous people to once grace the halls of Gustavus … Continue reading They went to Gustavus?

The Forth Crown Issue 17

The content of this page as satirical in nature and in no way reflects the views of The Gustavian Weekly, Gustavus ,or its faculty, students, or administrators. The Fourth Crown is not intended for readers under the age of 18  Laundry quick-cycle eliminated: riots ensue SAINT Peter— Mass hysteria has enveloped campus after the laundry machines’ “Quick Cycle” mode was removed from use. President Bergman … Continue reading The Forth Crown Issue 17

Hillstrom displays contemporary photography

The Hillstrom Museum of Art proudly presents Imagined Worlds, Large and Small: the Photographs of Sarah Hobbs and Lori Nix. The exhibit opened Feb. 16 and will be open through April 19. The exhibit features 18 photographs by Hobbs and Nix. Hobbs earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art History and her Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography at the University of … Continue reading Hillstrom displays contemporary photography

Senior music and art students showcase talents

Spring semester is here and for most students at Gustavus that means thinking about homework, hoping the weather gets nicer, and thinking about their plans for next fall. For senior Music and Art majors, spring means preparing for their final performances and presentations. Seniors who are majoring in Art submit some of their artwork to be judged by professors who will decide if it will … Continue reading Senior music and art students showcase talents