The Gustavian Weekly acknowledges and apologizes for a misrepresentation of the Chaplain’s office views in last weeks front page article ‘Faculty conclude vote in favor of commencement changes’. The Chaplain’s office maintains that commencement should be held on Sunday. The Gustavian Weekly encourages readers to see the letter to the editor written by Chaplain Brian Konkol on page 10 for a full explanation of the Chaplain’s office … Continue reading Correction from issue 5

While attending class is vital to one’s education, it is important to note that students can make a significant difference by venturing outside the classroom. That is exactly what Habitat for Humanity prepares to do for their upcoming service trip to Aurora, MN during fall break. Sixteen students were selected through an application process that ended on October 10th. They will be volunteering their time … Continue reading Habitat for Humanity organizes fall trip to Aurora

Standing Rock. A new civil rights movement where environmental and human rights have met. The Dakota Access Pipeline Project is a pipeline that will stretch 1,172 miles from North Dakota to Illinois. It will pump an estimated 470,000 to 570,000 barrels of crude oil per day between the Bakken and Three Forks areas. The project got final approval to go ahead in March of this … Continue reading Gusties take a stand: NoDAPL movement gains more support on campus

Anti-hazing efforts have sprung from several outlets on campus this year. The Campus Activities office put forth regular efforts to educate the student body, including tabling outside the Evelyn Young Dinning Center handing out various items such as buttons, stickers, and information on Gustavus Adolphus’ hazing policy. However new avenues of awareness have emerged recently. Seniors Carolyn Del Vecchio and Laura Isdahl reached out to … Continue reading Anti-hazing efforts take on new forms: Individuals from various parts of the campus community advocates against hazing