During her first year of college, when now Senior Kari Louwagie’s former pastor asked her to come back and preach one afternoon, Kari was stunned. The night before, she tossed and turned, trying to ignore the nervous voice in her head telling her that she wasn’t ready. The next day, she continued trying to calm her nerves but nothing seemed to work. Just as her … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Kari Louwagie
Gustavus Football walked away from this season with not only seven wins for the first time since 2001, but also its first MIAC Coach-of-the-Year award since 1987. Head coach Peter Haugen was a co-recipient of the award this year along with St. Thomas’s Glenn Caruso. This was Haugen’s seventh season at the reigns of Gustie Football, a season that led the team to new and … Continue reading Haugen Brings Home Some Hardware: Wins Gustavus’ first MIAC Coach-of-the-Year award in football since 1987
Q: What are your expectations for the season? A: The expectation for the season is the same every year, win the MIAC playoff championship. That should never change knowing the rich history of Gustavus Hockey. We lost several key players from last year’s team that are missed but we can’t make excuses. This year’s teams needs to depend on overall role team play rather than … Continue reading Senior Spotlight – Darren Lapic
Every year, Gustavus chooses a special theme and message to organize their famous Christmas in Christ Chapel performance around. Last year’s theme centered on the exploration of the significance of Jesus’ birth 2,000 years ago through cosmic dimensions. However, this year Gustavus approaches Christmas in Christ Chapel a little differently by centering the theme and message around the Pilgrimage to Mecca to celebrate Christmas in … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel extends Worldwide
In lieu of the recent terrorst attacks that have occured all over the world in the last couple months, including Paris being one of the more disastrous of them. It was the evening of November 13, 2015 when a series of planes attacked the capitol of France and the northern suburb of France, Saint-Denis. The terrorist attacks killed 130 people including 89 at the Bataclan … Continue reading Campus Remembers International Tragedy; Professors Plan “Teach-In” to Discuss and Reflect
Snow falls lightly outside, candles twinkle in the window, and dinner sits upon the table. You and your family sit down for a Christmas dinner. A tree stands in the corner covered in ornaments. Beneath it rests some presents for each member at the table, ready to be opened after dinner. Love, joy, and holiday spirit is felt by all, and a wonderful meal enjoyed. … Continue reading Commerical Holidays and Commercial People
Let’s be honest, I like it when things are about me. I like attention. Everyone does. If anyone says they “don’t like being the center of attention”, they’re lying. Seeking attention is a basic human instinct. But there are a few times when you have to give up on being the center of attention: other people’s birthday parties, funerals, and social justice movements that are … Continue reading It’s Not About You (and That’s Okay)
Each December, talented Gustavus musicians, singers, and dancers come together to create the Christmas in Christ Chapel service that thousands of people attend or stream online each year. This year the focus is on the journey to Bethlehem for Christ’s birth and a prayer for peace in the world. First-year Kristen Eggler, a member of the Lucia Singers, is excited to be apart of her … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel Performers Convey a Message of Peace
At Gustavus, athletics have always been a source of pride. While the athletes bask in the glory, a secret force lurks in the shadows. Silent guardians, watchful protectors, dark knights. Athletic training students. Rising early and retiring late, these silent workhorses go to class just like the rest of us, but the similarities end there. They are angels that walk among men. “It varies depending … Continue reading Not All Heroes Wear Capes
