Let’s be Frank about getting along

It’s a new school year at Gustavus Adolphus College. For some of us, that means new roommates and sharing a confined area with someone you barely know. You may have some opinions that differ, but what if your new roommate has a greatly different personality and energy level than you? Or maybe they’re on the complete opposite side of the political spectrum? What can you … Continue reading Let’s be Frank about getting along

Science department hosts Fall Research Symposium

A number of students conducted scientific research over this past summer, and had the opportunity to present their work last week, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 15 in the Nobel Hall of Science for the Science Department’s Annual Fall Research Symposium. Student projects covered a wide range of topics, including Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, which provided an eclectic base of information … Continue reading Science department hosts Fall Research Symposium

Campus-wide response to DACA decision: Individuals comment on Trump’s crackdown on DACA recipients

The administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in early September has created a worldwide controversy.  The administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in early September has created a worldwide controversy. But why? The reasoning comes from a belief that DACA is “illegal amnesty”, according to Trump in his presidential campaign. Nearly 800,000 undocumented youth … Continue reading Campus-wide response to DACA decision: Individuals comment on Trump’s crackdown on DACA recipients

Campus Safety Report (9/22/17)

Monday, September 11 Campus Safety responded to a report of theft of College property at the Jackson Campus Center. A tampon machine was broken into and money was taken. Campus Safety responded to a policy violation in the International Center. A paint-ball gun was found in a storage room. No owner was identified. Residential Life documented a candle policy violation in Southwest Hall. Campus Safety … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/22/17)

Student Senate opens year with fall election: Widespread vacancies cause Senate to host this year’s election earlier

The Student Senate elections came up on the Gustavus community rather quickly at the start of each school year, with applications due from prospective student representatives on the first Monday after move-in. This left a short ten days between classes starting and Senate elections, a slim margin for one of the central student lead organizations to garner interest.For a majority of Gustavus students, the first … Continue reading Student Senate opens year with fall election: Widespread vacancies cause Senate to host this year’s election earlier

Homecoming Weekend Calendar

September 22nd Daily Sabbath at Boonier Multifaith Center- Muslim Religious Practices Members of Gustavus’ growing Muslim community are invited to gather on Friday mornings for a variety of Muslim religious practices. Men’s Tennis at Drake Invitational Responsible Conduct of Research Training Workshop at 2:30-3:30pm in St. Peter Room, Jackson Campus Center 207 Participation in this in-person training workshop on Responsible Conduct of Research is required … Continue reading Homecoming Weekend Calendar

Your Gustie Guide to Homecoming 2017

It is finally time for the annual Great Gustie Gathering. Many Gusties will be returning back home to St. Peter with their fellow alumni, families, current students, and Gustavus community for Homecoming. This Saturday will be jam-packed with exciting events from start to finish. “We’re thrilled to roll out a new structure for homecoming that gives alumni opportunities to connect with students, one another, and … Continue reading Your Gustie Guide to Homecoming 2017

Tune into the Fall 2017 Colloquium Series

Every semester, the Gustavus Music Department hosts Colloquium Series, a number of on-campus musical events that are open to the public. The music performed includes, “vocal music, instrumental music, jazz, popular music—there’s a different topic every week”, Director of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra Dr. James Miller said. Dr. Esther Wang, who organized this year’s event, describes the Colloquium Series as “a series of events that … Continue reading Tune into the Fall 2017 Colloquium Series

Chapel to host Friday Music Showcases

It is a Friday morning on the Gustavus campus. The chapel bells begin to chime out at 9:50 as they do every morning, but on Fridays things are different‒starting this year, chapel services at the end of the week focus around music rather than the typical worship service. In recent weeks, students filled the plaza during chapel to listen to the Floodplain Four. The group … Continue reading Chapel to host Friday Music Showcases