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

Firethorne staff hosts Creative Works Night: Students were encouraged to work on literary and visual art in Courtyard Cafe to submit to Firethorne Literary Magazine

Last Thursday evening, the Courtyard Cafe consisted of student artists, writers, and poets hard at work, all preparing to submit pieces of art and writing to the celebrated Firethorne, Gustavus’ annual literary magazine. Planned and hosted by this year’s Firethorne staff — made up entirely of students in Professor Baker Lawley’s Editing and Publishing class — the event was held from 7 to 8:30 pm … Continue reading Firethorne staff hosts Creative Works Night: Students were encouraged to work on literary and visual art in Courtyard Cafe to submit to Firethorne Literary Magazine

Campus Safety Report (03/16/18)

Tuesday, March 06 Campus safety responded to a medical assist at Southwest Hall. An employee was transported to the hospital for an injury. Campus Safety responded to a welfare concern at Chapel View. Wednesday, March 07 Campus safety received a report of a fire extinguisher missing from Sohre Hall. Campus Safety discovered graffiti in a common area in College View Apartments. Thursday, March 08 Campus … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (03/16/18)