Month: September 2018

Tales from Abroad, Variety

Tales from abroad: Lanie Altmann

Lanie Altmann is a junior Communications Studies Major with a minor in Film and Media Studies. Altmann is from Olivia, Minnesota, and is currently studying abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands. At Gustavus, she actively participates in Gustie Buddies, Gustavus Women in Leadership, and the mentoring program. The Junior Communications Studies Major decided to study abroad “to experience a new culture and to become an independent individual.” … Continue reading Tales from abroad: Lanie Altmann

Leah Lind
Opinion

Not all departments need internships

First and foremost, I would like to lay a few key pieces of information about myself (that are very important to understanding my viewpoint) on the table: (1)I am and education major during the school year. (2) I am a camp counselor during the summer. When I think about both of those crucial parts of my personality, the first thing that comes to mind when … Continue reading Not all departments need internships

Leah Lind
President Putin won his fourth presidential election in March 2018
Opinion

Gustavus Russian program gets second chance

At Gustavus, we have many opportunities to study various subjects, languages, and cultures. Our study away program prides itself in how many different states and countries are offered for students to visit.  Recently, within the political climate of the United States, Gustavus had decided to ban study away opportunities in Russia. This poorly made choice had many influences, with the claim that it was in … Continue reading Gustavus Russian program gets second chance

Leah Lind
Hurricane Florence devastated parts of the eastern United States.
Opinion

Disasters leave impoverished in wake

With the death toll and damage costs of Hurricane Florence continuing to rise, how each of us can help is on all our minds. Hurricane Florence was particularly bad due to its heavy rains and its slow speed over the Carolinas. But why have there been more dangerous and extreme hurricanes as of late? Many scientists would argue that the cause is climate change. Think … Continue reading Disasters leave impoverished in wake

Leah Lind
New “No-Smoking” signs can now be found around campus.
News

Gustavus transitions to tobacco free: Students and faculty react to new no-smoking policy

Gustavus Adolphus College often finds itself at the center of heated debates when it announces major changes. This past spring, on May 21, 2018, Gustavus President Bergman sent an email to the student body announcing that Gustavus would become a tobacco-free campus on July 1.  If students are caught using tobacco, smokeless tobacco, vaporizing devices, or e-cigarettes, they will be punished with a heavy fine.  … Continue reading Gustavus transitions to tobacco free: Students and faculty react to new no-smoking policy

Leah Lind
Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (9/14/18)

Monday, September 3 Campus safety responded to a 911 call of a suspicious person following a student. Campus Safety responded to a alcohol violation in Norelius Hall involving one student. Campus Safety took a report of ongoing unwanted communication from a student.  Case referred to Dean of Students Class Dean.  Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Pittman hall, a student was transported to … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/14/18)

Leah Lind
Harbour performs for Gustavus students and staff in the Eckman Mall.
News

CAB hosts Harbour for fall concert: The new year kicks off with a visit from the indie-rock band

The Campus Activities Board wasted no time getting the entertainment rolling this year.  At 8:00 p.m. on Friday Sept. 7, Gustavus hosted the indie rock band Harbour at the Eckman Mall outside the Campus Center.  The band played original songs for about an hour in front of dozens of Gustavus students.  The music, however, was loud enough to be heard and enjoyed by students all … Continue reading CAB hosts Harbour for fall concert: The new year kicks off with a visit from the indie-rock band

Leah Lind
Three of the Mayhem Poets share their art and ideas in the Courtyard Cafe.
News

The Mayhem Poets introduce poetry with a twist

On Tuesday, Sept. 11 the Campus Activities Board hosted an event called Mayhem Poetry.  The board was eager to host this event because of the variety it offered in terms of the styles of poetry.  “Mayhem Poets is a group of theatre-trained spoken word poets who use different styles such as stand-up comedy, hip-hop, improv and theater as contributing factors to their work,” Sophomore and … Continue reading The Mayhem Poets introduce poetry with a twist

Leah Lind
Professor English enjoys traveling abroad during her free time.
Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Patricia English

Patricia English, an Associate Professor in the Communication Studies Department, is currently celebrating her eighteenth year teaching at Gustavus. Well-beloved on the Hill, she is known among her dear colleagues and students as Patty. On campus, Patty teaches Intercultural, Interpersonal, and Small-group Communication and her studies focus on Intercultural Communication and Performance studies.  Patty considers herself a curious person, always eager to learn about new … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Patricia English

Leah Lind