Intro to the Tourney: Gusties from out-of-state experience Minnesota’s biggest event

Few things are more Minnesotan than the High School Hockey Tournament. It’s special. A crowd of 23,000 is rarely present for an NHL team, but that’s the record-breaking crowd that came out to watch two boy’s high school semi-final games on March 4 at the Xcel Energy Center. The atmosphere isn’t the only renowned aspect of the tournament; the player’s hair at the tourney has … Continue reading Intro to the Tourney: Gusties from out-of-state experience Minnesota’s biggest event

Women’s Golf teeing off into spring

The spring season for Women’s Golf has arrived, with the Gusties flying out to Peoria, Arizona to compete in the George Fox Invitational at Westbrook Village Golf Club with eight other schools on March 12 and 13. “This is a trip we take annually and it always offers us a chance to play some golf when Minnesota courses are still closed. In Arizona, we play … Continue reading Women’s Golf teeing off into spring

How To Love What Climate Can’t Change

Four years ago, when I came to Gustavus Adolphus College to pursue an undergraduate degree, I would not have been able to tell you what a caucus was for the life of me. Coming from a small town in South Dakota, political engagement among my peers was nonexistent. When I came to Minnesota, I was amazed at how many young people participate in the state’s … Continue reading How To Love What Climate Can’t Change

Mein Trump

Donald Trump is one of the scarier things to happen to America.  His exponentially growing campaign is the highlight of the year. It makes sense: the bright orange glow of his face is mesmerizing. When he’s on TV you think you are watching a Saturday Night Live skit and the show has suddenly become funny again. But then you notice the CNN Live logo in … Continue reading Mein Trump

Success continues for Student Senate

To say the Student Senate has been busy would be an enormous understatement. The Student Senate didn’t waste any time jumping right into second semester by welcoming new faces to the Senate, hosting new events and increasing their accessibility to the student body. Just this past Monday, March 7, Student Senate hosted the Campus-wide forum on sexual misconduct. The event took place in the Chapel … Continue reading Success continues for Student Senate

Gustavus’s new pet policy bans dogs on campus: New policy goes into effect June 2016

The campus received an email March 2, which outlined the College’s new policy regarding animals on campus grounds and buildings. This policy, which will go into effect on June 1st, prohibits animals in all campus buildings unless they are for research, certified as a therapy/ service animal, fish, or in the homes of the residence hall professional staff. “This policy is strictly to promote the … Continue reading Gustavus’s new pet policy bans dogs on campus: New policy goes into effect June 2016

Campus Safety Report (3/11/16)

Monday, February 29 • Campus Safety responded to an unoccupied vehicle on Campus Drive and located the owner in the Arboretum and took an initial report of a verbal domestic dispute and student of concern. • Campus Safety responded to a welfare check in the International Center. • An employee reported the loss of campus keys. • Campus Safety responded to a suspected drug violation … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/11/16)

Gustavus hosts forum on sexual violence: Administration sits down with students

On the evening of Monday, March 7th students, faculty, and administrators gathered in Christ Chapel to hold a forum on sexual assault. The forum was initiated at the request of President Bergman the previous week and featured a panel of administrators that answered questions regarding sexual misconduct policy and concerns surrounding sexual misconduct at Gustavus. The panel consisted of College President Rebecca Bergman, interim Title … Continue reading Gustavus hosts forum on sexual violence: Administration sits down with students