Rumored weapon threat spreads across campus: Campus Safety comments on the rumor after the rave dance

Saturday night, students enjoyed the Rave to celebrate Gustavus Homecoming. While the rave was taking place, rumors about a gun spread like wildfire. Junior Lilly Soderberg shared her rave experience saying, “We didn’t hear about there being a gun until after the rave was over, and we heard the news from a mutual friend of my roommates.  He said that three separate people, who were … Continue reading Rumored weapon threat spreads across campus: Campus Safety comments on the rumor after the rave dance

Campus Safety Report (10/12/18)

Monday, October 1 Campus Safety observed an attempted theft of Gustavus property. Campus Safety referred two students to the Campus Conduct System. Tuesday, October 2 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Mattson Hall for student that fainted. The student was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm in Southwest Hall. It was set off by a … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/12/18)

Walktober welcomes walking: Peer Assistants host three mental health awareness walks

Walktober is a monthlong event organized by the Peer Assistants which “invites students to bring awareness of the benefits physical activity has on mental health,” by getting outside to take themed walks around campus between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the first three Thursdays of the month. On Thursday, October 4, the theme for the day was a Poker Walk. The theme on Thursday, … Continue reading Walktober welcomes walking: Peer Assistants host three mental health awareness walks

Classics professor discusses ancient graffiti

On Thursday, Oct 4, Gustavus faculty, staff and students were able to attend a lecture given by Professor Rebecca Benefiel, professor of classics and Department Chair, at Washington and Lee University. In her lecture, Professor Benefiel discussed how to relate ancient street art to the lives of civilians in that time. “Professor Benefiel’s talk was about analyzing ancient graffiti to learn more about the daily … Continue reading Classics professor discusses ancient graffiti

A still from the Minnesota Opera’s performance of Romeo and Juliet.

Gustavus artist series: Minnesota Opera

On Friday Oct. 12, 2018, Gustavus Adolphus College welcomes a group of artists from the Minnesota Opera to lead a vocal master class and perform in an evening concert. The MN Opera Artist concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. this Friday as part of the Gustavus Artist Series. The Gustavus Artist Series is a collaborative project centered on music, theater, dance, and art aiming … Continue reading Gustavus artist series: Minnesota Opera

Hinderman (right), has expanded her worldview and her friendship circle during her time abroad.

Tales from abroad: Sarah Hinderman

Sarah Hinderman is a Gustie in her junior year currently studying abroad in Italy. So far, her trip has been going very well and she is more than excited for the rest of it. Hinderman said that she has always known that she wanted to study abroad. “My mom actually lived in England for her entire senior year of high school and got really close … Continue reading Tales from abroad: Sarah Hinderman

Guenther works at the Bluebird Cakery in Mankato.

Gustie of the Week: Ryan Guenther

Ryan Guenther proves that it doesn’t take long to find your fit at Gustavus. Guenther transferred from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to Gustavus this fall to begin his junior year. He is a Physical Education and Health major from Owatonna, Minnesota. Transferring to a different school in the middle of your college career is no doubt a daunting thought for most students. However, Guenther’s … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ryan Guenther

Witte stretches at the barre before her jazz dance class.

Gustie of the Week: Megan Witte

Throughout her time at Gustavus, sophomore Megan Witte has tried to make the most of her college experience by sticking to the passion she loves most: dance. Witte is from Cloquet, Minnesota which is three hours away from campus up north right near Duluth. She started dancing when she was only a baby at the age of one, and went to the same studio for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Megan Witte