New Student Senate Co-Presidents announced: Kylie Lamberty and Ehsan Ali Asghar elected as new Co-Presidents

In an uncontested Student Senate Co-Presidential election, Juniors Ehsan Asghar and Kylie Lamberty won with 89 percent of the votes. 20 percent of the student body voted in the election. Asghar is currently serving as this years 2019 Class Representative. Asghar was not surprised by the low voter turnout due to the major snowstorm that happened on Election Day and understood why turnout was so … Continue reading New Student Senate Co-Presidents announced: Kylie Lamberty and Ehsan Ali Asghar elected as new Co-Presidents

Hockey season ends in historic fashion: Gusties lose 3OT heartbreaker to UW-Eau Claire

The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team’s season concluded last week in the first round of the NCAA Division III National Tournament. After being defeated in the MIAC Playoff Championship game, the Gusties were granted an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament. The Gusties, who finished their season with a record of 20-4-4, were upset in the opening round of the tournament by UW-Eau Claire by a … Continue reading Hockey season ends in historic fashion: Gusties lose 3OT heartbreaker to UW-Eau Claire

Women’s Basketball makes it to Sweet Sixteen: Miller becomes program’s all-time point leader

Gustavus advanced to the NCAA Division lll Sweet Sixteen on March 3, taking down UW-Whitewater 74-60. They were led by a 26 point game from Senior Miranda Rice and a record-setting performance from Senior Mikayla Miller, who became Gustavus’ all-time point leader at 1,792, passing Jess Vadnais who played from 2004-2008. While Gustavus started the scoring with an early three, the Warhawks responded with a … Continue reading Women’s Basketball makes it to Sweet Sixteen: Miller becomes program’s all-time point leader

Gusties compete at Indoor Championships: Hensch and Rooney named All-Americans

After outstanding team and individual performances at the Indoor MIAC Track and Field Meet, three Gusties moved on to represent the team at the National Indoor Championships. On Feb 23-24, the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Teams traveled to Macalester College in St. Paul to compete in the MIAC Indoor Championships. While there were many successes throughout the meet, four Gusties have been recognized … Continue reading Gusties compete at Indoor Championships: Hensch and Rooney named All-Americans

Is society headed uphill?

“Things can only go up from here, right?” When something goes wrong in our society—or even when things are going right—this question is often our response. As millennials, we grew up in an age composed of extreme technological advancement and an ever-changing globalized world. How could someone say society isn’t getting better when an iPhone X has ten times more power than a bulky PC … Continue reading Is society headed uphill?

Why studying abroad changed my life

If I met my First-year college self now, I wouldn’t recognize her. Who I was three years ago is not who I am now. I credit this to my study abroad semester in Uppsala, Sweden. Studying abroad has been my most formative experience to date. It taught me how to be more independent, self-sufficient, more confident, and an extrovert. You’ll often hear people say that … Continue reading Why studying abroad changed my life

Professor Helen King lectures on classical myths

On Monday, March 12th Confer Hall, Dr. Helen King gave a lecture to Gustavus faculty and students about how classical myths are being altered and changed even today, especially with the aid of the internet and the way that we instantly communicate news today. King is currently a visiting professor at The Open University in the United Kingdom and studies ancient Greek and Roman medicine … Continue reading Professor Helen King lectures on classical myths

St. Olaf Comedy Troupe performs for Gustavus classics students

Gustavus was recently invaded by a troupe of St. Olaf students. Not just any troupe, but a comedy troupe. And one comprised of 15 Classics student at that. Led by Anne Groton, a Classics professor at St. Olaf, the St. Olaf Comedy Troupe has spent the last 35 years touring. The Troupe and its tour was sponsored by the St. Olaf Department of Classics. The … Continue reading St. Olaf Comedy Troupe performs for Gustavus classics students