Origami Swan instructions: 1. Start with cutting out a square piece of paper. 2. Fold in half to make a crease then unfold. 3. Fold the two edges into the center and crease so the paper resembles a kite shape. 4. Bring the bottom point of the kite up to the middle of the paper. 5. Repeat this process by bringing the swan’s head to … Continue reading How to Reuse Old Weeklys
A series of unfortunate events led me to the J-Term trip that went on to change my life forever. Last spring I signed up and committed to go on the J-Term trip to St. Maarten with the Education Department. Being an education major made me extremely excited for the prospects of spending a J-Term on an island teaching. All was well for the summer and … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Ella Napton
First-year Andrew Stumbo has already made an impact on the Gustavus community in his first few months on campus. Andrew is a student-athlete, involved with the theater, and is an admirable student on top of his extracurricular activities. He is an inspiration to his fellow classmates, faculty and anyone he comes in contact with. He participates in both athletics and the arts while simultaneously focusing … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Andrew Stumbo
Are you dreaming of spending next January somewhere other than the sunny beaches of Saint Peter, Minnesota? You may be in luck. On Monday, March 12 from 3-5:30, the Center for International and Cultural Education is hosting a J-Term Study Away Fair outside of the cafeteria. Students will have the opportunity to learn about all twelve of Gustavus’ faculty lead J-term study away trips with … Continue reading CICE plans to host 2019 J-term Study away fair: Students will have the chance to learn about twelve new programs
The Gustavus Baseball team opened up its 2018 campaign this week at the Tucson Invite in Arizona. Over four days of competition, the Gusties played 7 non-conference games and came away with an 4-3 record. They opened competition on March 2 with a doubleheader against Howard Payne University, a small DIII school from Brownfield, TX. In the first game of the doubleheader, the Gusties relied … Continue reading Baseball dominates day two of Arizona trip: Gusties break school record for most runs scored in a game
As the Women’s Tennis season is heading into full swing, the team is hoping to improve its 3-5 record. The Gusties dropped a number of matches earlier this season in some challenging competitions but are looking to turn things around as they head into more games against conference opponents. Gustavus Women’s Tennis has an impressive team this year, including Junior Briana Hartmann, an ITA Midwest … Continue reading Gusties sweep last two competitions: Women’s Tennis prepares for Illinois trip
The Gustavus Men’s hockey team faced a difficult challenge against top seeded St. Thomas on Feb 24 where they fought to a 4-3 overtime victory to advance to the MIAC championship game. After a scoreless first period, St. Thomas tallied the game’s first goal two minutes into the second period. The Gusties would respond shortly after with a power play goal from Sophomore Colton Schmidt … Continue reading Men’s Hockey season comes to an end: Gusties lose MIAC Championship game 3-1
Finishing that assignment on time, organizing your locker, finding the perfect crayon for your artwork and making new friends. These are things that students in our schools should be worrying about. Not about the safety of their peers, teachers or themselves. Everyone has a right to an education. With that right, we all deserve to feel safe inside our schools. This is the one place … Continue reading Guns don’t belong in classrooms
Employers should be required to pay their interns a minimum wage salary. Every year undergraduate and graduate students alike swarm the internet for an opportunity to intern in their work sector of choice. It is said that the job market is competitive, and very aware of society’s acceptance of many entry level jobs requiring three to five years of work experience in addition to higher … Continue reading Interns shouldn’t have to work for free
