Month: March 2015

News

Newly instated Female Power Hour inspires backlash

At the beginning of the spring semester, Health and Wellness Club introduced a new recurring event titled Female Power Hour. Implemented following a January-Term project developed by several students, the event was intended to give women a safe and comfortable space to lift weights as beginners or proficient lifters. Shortly after Female Power Hour was introduced, the entire student body received an e-mail introducing Male … Continue reading Newly instated Female Power Hour inspires backlash

Dustin Luhmann
News

Students speak out against anonymous Yik Yak abuse

Gustavus, students are criticizing Yik Yak and the students for their harassment and malice after the introduction of Female Power Hour in Lund and the Building Bridge’s conference this past weekend. Yik Yak is flourishing through college campuses. According to Time Magazine, it is available on around 1,500 college campuses and according to one of the founders, is meant for people over the age of … Continue reading Students speak out against anonymous Yik Yak abuse

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

Excitement grows as Seniors prepare final performances

Gustavus seniors who are involved in music or are majoring in art have been spending much of their time preparing for senior recitals and for the senior art exhibition in the Hillstrom Museum of Art this spring. The time for music performances and finishing touches of artworks has arrived and presenting students are getting both excited and nervous to show their work. Communications Studies and … Continue reading Excitement grows as Seniors prepare final performances

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

Angels in America Part II sticks to the script

Back on October 30, 2014, audiences were blown away by the Gustavus production of Angels in America, a play filled with issues such as the AIDS epidemic and the gay community back in the 1980s. However, due to the play´s length and scheduling conflicts, not all of it was shown. For those interested in seeing what happens to the characters and the ending to this … Continue reading Angels in America Part II sticks to the script

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

PASO community celebrates and educates

For years the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO), has thrown one of the biggest events on campus; Africa Night.  The annual celebration, known for bringing in over 300 people every year, helps highlight many of the different cultures in Africa, while raising awareness for the African culture within the Gustavus Community. Africa Night is often the busiest night of the year for PASO members. This is … Continue reading PASO community celebrates and educates

Dustin Luhmann