Month: December 2015

Feature Photo, Features

In Gus We Trust: One Campus Under Bergman

On July 1, 2014, Rebecca Bergman officially took office as Gustavus Adolphus College’s 17th president. After growing up in the New England area, Bergman attended Princeton University and received her B.S. in chemical engineering with interest in the biomedical engineering field. This led her to a 26-year career at Medtronic, a medical technology company. Bergman joined Medtronic in 1987 as a senior biomedical engineer. Within … Continue reading In Gus We Trust: One Campus Under Bergman

Cameron MacDonald
Variety

“Memories and Premonitions” fill the Hillstrom Museum

The Hillstrom Museum of Art, located on the lower level of the Campus Center, often brings unique and interesting exhibitions to the Gustavus community. Currently on exhibit in the Museum is Memories and Premonitions, a collection of works by German-­born American artist Karl Schrag. The exhibit will be on display in the Hillstrom through Jan. 29, 2016. The exhibit, like all events at the Museum, … Continue reading “Memories and Premonitions” fill the Hillstrom Museum

Cameron MacDonald
Opinion

Being Wary of Refugees

There are currently thousands upon thousands of refugees flooding into Europe from war torn parts of the Middle East, predominantly Syria. Many European countries have been trying to welcome refugees and provide them with safety and shelter. The recent terrorist attacks in Paris have called into question the flood of refugees that have been entering Europe, and in America a number of governors have tried … Continue reading Being Wary of Refugees

Cameron MacDonald
Sports & Fitness

Swim & Dive Making a Splash

The Gustavus Men and Women’s Swim & Dive teams are off to a good start this season. The success is largely due to many different things. Some of the things leading to this success includes leadership from the upperclassmen, great contributions from first-years, wonderful performances from returning swimmers, and contributions from all of the hard working coaches. “The season is off to a good start. … Continue reading Swim & Dive Making a Splash

Cameron MacDonald
Beneath The Crown

Beneath The Crown (12/04/15)

What is something you’re fascinated with? I’m really fascinated with languages. Growing up, I was around a melting pot of languages: English, Spanish, just everything really. It just really fascinated me. Learning how language has evolved over time in different areas, and especially how romance languages themselves sort of evolved into their own separate languages in different regions. I’ve just always found them so fascinating. … Continue reading Beneath The Crown (12/04/15)

Cameron MacDonald