Women’s Hockey off to strong start: Gusties open season with overtime win against Superior

The Gustavus Women’s hockey team opened the new season with an exciting 4-3 overtime victory against UW-Superior Oct. 28th, pushing the game into overtime with seconds remaining in the third period. Superior started the scoring in the second period with two goals. Gustavus responded with two goals of their own with Erica Power scoring shorthanded late in the second and an unassisted goal from Senior … Continue reading Women’s Hockey off to strong start: Gusties open season with overtime win against Superior

Men’s and Women’s Swimming defeats St. Olaf: Gusties show drive going into new season

As the fall sports season starts to conclude, the excitement around winter sports begins to ramp up. The Gustavus men’s and women’s swimmers and divers have been hard at work in the pool for weeks preparing for the 2017-2018 season, and their preseason training has resulted in much earlier season success thus far. “The team is off to a great start. The training has been … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s Swimming defeats St. Olaf: Gusties show drive going into new season

Volleyball wins regional championship: Gusties advance to Elite Eight

The Gustavus Volleyball team has taken full advantage of an at-large bid into the NCAA tournament by advancing through the regional rounds and reaching the Elite 8. After losing two out of their last four regular season games and an unexpected loss in the quarterfinals of the MIAC playoffs, it looked as though the Gusties’ season might have met its end. Fortunately, the Gusties strong … Continue reading Volleyball wins regional championship: Gusties advance to Elite Eight

The weight of every bite

It’s that time of the year again: the holiday season. This means colder weather, sweaters, and my personal favorite, comfort food. Despite all the fun activities that are associated with this time of the year, there is a downside. The average person gains 4 pounds between October and January. Having family food traditions is very important. They can help you de-stress and get away from … Continue reading The weight of every bite

Empathy makes the world a better place

As humans, we subconsciously crave known environments. Even the most daring of thrill-seekers (myself included) can’t help but feel disoriented in the first few moments of a new experience, regardless of the excitement that threatens to overtake us. In these disorienting moments, the presence of something familiar can wash away the initial anxiety that surfaces in foreign environments. The most apparent example is culture shock. … Continue reading Empathy makes the world a better place

HACO to host Hmong New Year Celebration: Experience a joyous night of Hmong culture this weekend

This Saturday, Hmong American Cultural Outreach, or HACO, invites the entire Gustavus community to come celebrate Hmong New Year in Alumni Hall. Featuring free entertainment, food, and games, the celebration will be held in the O.J. Johnson Student Union from 6 to 9 pm, and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. HACO, a student organization dedicated to celebrating diversity and sharing Hmong culture with … Continue reading HACO to host Hmong New Year Celebration: Experience a joyous night of Hmong culture this weekend

Learn to Live: Learn to Live teaches students various coping mechanisms to help mental illnesses

In March of 2016, the Learn to Live program was brought to Gustavus. The program was launched originally in 2013 by CEO Dale Cook and Co-Founder and Chief Psychology Officer Dr. Russ Morfitt. Before being brought to Gustavus, the program was primarily used for businesses to offer to their employees. Gustavus was the first college to have offered Learn to Live to its students. Now, … Continue reading Learn to Live: Learn to Live teaches students various coping mechanisms to help mental illnesses

Campus Safety Report (11/17/17)

Monday, November  06 A third party online report was submitted about a student reporting bullying and possible hazing activity that occurred in October 2016. A Collegiate Fellow responded to two students spreading a sticky substance on door handles in Norelius Hall.  The handles were cleaned by the CF. Tuesday, November  07 Campus Safety responded to a report of theft of College property from the Schaefer … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/17/17)