Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights

On Jan. 21, 2017, over 3.5 million individuals came together to participate in the Women’s March on Washington and its hundreds of sister marches that occurred around the world. On this day, millions of people marched for the protection of legislation and policies regarding human rights and other issues, including women’s rights, healthcare reform, immigration reform, LGBTQ rights, racial equality, the environment, and freedom of … Continue reading Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights

Tales from Abroad – Amanda Downs

I have just returned from an absolutely wonderful J-Term abroad experience (and I have the jet lag and luggage stress to prove it, thanks Delta)! All these temperaments aside, I can truly say that if you ever have the chance to travel to the United Kingdom, do it! Grasp the opportunity to witness many museums, castles in various states of ruin or construction, bustling people, … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Amanda Downs

Craig film offers comedic coming-of-age

As the great philosopher René Descartes once said: “I think, therefore I must be right.” Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, The Edge of Seventeen is the story of a self-righteous teenage girl named Nadine, played by Hailee Steinfeld. Nadine must face reality now that she’s seventeen, her father’s death having come four years prior, the loathsome relationship Nadine has with her mother, and the newly … Continue reading Craig film offers comedic coming-of-age

New administrator aims to create cultural shift: Title IX Coordinator Justine Stein is working toward giving students a different perspective on sexual misconduct

Upon opening the 2016-17 Student Guide: Responding to Sexual Misconduct, intimate partner violence, and stalking manual the reader is greeted with a bold message. It states, in large font: “Members of the Gustavus Adolphus College community, guests and visitors have the right to be treated with respect and should be free from sexual misconduct, stalking, and intimate partner violence. While our campus is safe, it … Continue reading New administrator aims to create cultural shift: Title IX Coordinator Justine Stein is working toward giving students a different perspective on sexual misconduct

Campus Safety Report (2/10/17)

Wednesday, January 4 ● Campus Safety responded to a mold issue in Uhler and Norelius Hall. Facilities staff cleaned the areas of concern. ● Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to an alcohol violation in Norelius Hall.  Three students were referred to the campus conduct system for underage consumption and possession. Thursday, January 5 ● Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to property damage in … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (2/10/17)