Border Patrol: Undefined and Unaccountable

Forget your personal feelings about immigration policy for the rest of this article. Ignore your initial feelings when you hear the phrase “border patrol” and start to think of border patrol agents as any other human being, capable of both good and evil. This is not an article about general policy; this is an article about human decency, about what is right and what is … Continue reading Border Patrol: Undefined and Unaccountable

Bigger Than A Wage Fight

Can you replay the United States Women’s National Team’s crushing victory over Japan in the 2015 Women’s World Cup final in your head? You may be in the minority if this game is escaping your memory. The event and the women’s dominating performance throughout the tournament shattered the notion that men’s sports are naturally more popular than women’s sports. If you are still clinging to … Continue reading Bigger Than A Wage Fight

Dr. Willie Jennings visits Gustavus: The Lefler Lecture series

From science to the humanities, and music to religion, Gustavus students are exposed to the interdisciplinary nature of classes. Students are encouraged to understand how each discipline is connected to another. One of the campus events that emphasizes this is the Lefler Lecture. The Lefler Lecture is a series of lectures that occur sporadically throughout the year to introduce the general public to a variety … Continue reading Dr. Willie Jennings visits Gustavus: The Lefler Lecture series

Campus Safety Report (4/15/16)

Monday, April 4 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in the Lund Center. One student was transported to the hospital by ambulance. • Residential Life documented a policy violation involving one student Southwest hall found during room checks on Friday, March 25. A candle was confiscated. • An of-age alcohol violation that occurred off campus while on a campus-related trip on Saturday, April … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (4/15/16)

Light the way with Relay for Life: Gusties will gather in Lund Arena for the fight against Cancer

Tonight and Saturday is Gustavus’ Annual ‘Relay For Life’, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. which will be held on the blue in Lund. Teams of Gusties signed up to raise money for cancer research and everyone is encouraged to come and participate in the many festivities planned for the evening. One activity to look forward to is the Chuck Norris challenge, where the top … Continue reading Light the way with Relay for Life: Gusties will gather in Lund Arena for the fight against Cancer

Dorm Dwelling

As a residential college, Gustavus is known for the community it encourages with such a large percentage of students living on campus. In 2015, 85% of students studying on campus were living in College housing. As a four-year residential college, students are expected to live on campus for four years, unless specific permission is granted. “Res Life at a residential institution means that we have … Continue reading Dorm Dwelling

Gustavus presents Endgame & Other Short Plays

Opening night for Endgame and Other Short Plays by Samuel Beckett was Thursday night. The play, directed by Amy Seham, will continue to run through this weekend. “It is a series of plays although the main one is Endgame,” Seham said. “We also are including a number of short plays by Beckett, those are really cool because in a shorter format he can do even … Continue reading Gustavus presents Endgame & Other Short Plays