The Hill Crew builds campus community: On-campus group promotes student involvement

As another school year comes around the corner, a student-run group on campus, known as The Hill Crew, looks for new ways to promote school spirit and a positive community setting for extracurricular events. The group is run by co-presidents Chris Captain and Mckenzie Swenson. The goal of this group is to promote student involvement regardless of the event, according to Captain. “The Hill Crew … Continue reading The Hill Crew builds campus community: On-campus group promotes student involvement

A ‘Second Chance’ in College Football

She was unconscious. They took videos and laughed for six hours. She was sexually assaulted, dragged around naked, and photographed. They were released early from their one and two year long sentences in a juvenile detention center. She was ridiculed online by classmates, town members, and people around the country for her character and her decisions to attend a party and consume alcohol. They were … Continue reading A ‘Second Chance’ in College Football

First-years & Frankenstein

Gustavus is a college rooted in the liberal arts, meaning it is adamant about providing incoming students with the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions. For the past seventeen years, this learning approach has been implemented through the “Reading in Common” program. The annual “Reading in Common” program brings together incoming students and various members of the Gustavus community (Gustie Greeters, professors, and other campus … Continue reading First-years & Frankenstein

The Best Campus Hangouts

“Tip: STUDY ABROAD! It’ll be the best semester of your college career. It’s never to early to start planning your trip! Come visit me or the other PA’s to get help planning your adventure.” – Caroline Probst, Senior, Editor-Chief “Hollingsworth Field. It’s a fantastic place for a football game and it’s amazing that the whole stadium was solely alumni funded.” – Tanner Sparrow, Junior, Managing … Continue reading The Best Campus Hangouts

Gustie of the Week – TJ Zemlin

Senior TJ Zemlin originally chose Gustavus, after graduating from Eden Prairie High School, to study biology and chemistry. However, once on campus he decided to go a completely different route. Zemlin declared his major in music education. The catalyst for his reaction? “I decided bio-chem wasn’t as much fun, so instead I’d go for music. Plus I had been thinking about being an educator for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – TJ Zemlin