On campus, the Gustavus Campus Safety officers aim to provide the safest environment possible to produce a healthy academic environment. Known by many as the killjoys that dole out alcohol violations, the responsibilities of the Campus Safety officers extend much farther. In addition to responding to alcohol and drug usage, the officers are responsible for the security of the residence halls, academic buildings and surrounding … Continue reading Safety On The Hill
Is there something you would change about your life? If so, why? “All throughout my life, I’ve been moving around a lot. I’ve been through at least, from what I can remember, seven or eight schools. So, with that in mind, I’m always meeting new people, anywhere and everywhere. It hasn’t always been because I wanted to but more because I didn’t really have a … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (3/11/16)
He’s an interesting type to be sure. A Canadian Mennonite only a few years ahead of most attending Gustavus, oh, and it should be mentioned he’s a standup comedian. Describing Matthew Falk as a rare breed is as much of an understatement as it is selling him short of his abilities. Born in April of 1989 and raised in a small Mennonite community a mere … Continue reading Matt Falk cleans up comedy
Typically when films show the history of various forms of inequality in the past, the standard reaction I’ve seen from audiences is shock at how bad things were and some reassurance that at least the issues have been improved since then. I don’t think this should be the mindset when seeing movies like this. Sure laws have improved for African Americans, women, homosexuals, and other … Continue reading Suffragette sheds light on women’s rights history
Gustavus Adolphus College is full of diversity and often hosts cultural events sponsored by different student organizations. An upcoming cultural event on campus is Africa Night hosted by the PanAfrikan Student Organization (PASO) on Friday, March 11. PASO promotes the cultures of the continent of Africa and its Diasporas. The annual Africa Night celebration has been going on for more than ten years and will … Continue reading Africa Night celebrates cultural diversity
During her first year at Gustavus, now Senior Courtney Harbeck jumped head first into studying to become a dentist. Today, as she finishes her last semester of the Business Management major, she reflects that her proudest moment in college was having the courage to switch majors. “I had been set on being a dentist for so long that allowing myself to admit I could follow … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Courtney Harbeck
