Month: September 2019

News

CICE welcomes new Study Away Coordinator: Study Away Program enjoys new enthusiastic leadership

The Center for International and Cultural Education welcomed new Study Away Program Coordinator Matthew Hirman on Thursday, September 12, with a reception open to the campus community. “I’m thrilled to be joining the team here at Gustavus,” Hirman said. Hirman was an International Coordinator for Faculty Directed Programs at Arizona State University “I’ve come to Gustavus due to my long-standing relationship with the college. My … Continue reading CICE welcomes new Study Away Coordinator: Study Away Program enjoys new enthusiastic leadership

Leah Lind
The chicken tenders in the Caf have gotten a facelift and are a permanent fixture here on the Hill.
Opinion

On Wednesdays we eat grilled cheese

While Gustavus’ menu is nationally ranked, it is no secret to Gusties that Caf food can get repetitive after a while. We all know how it goes: Caesar salad Mondays, Bosco Stick Tuesdays, grilled cheese Wednesdays, noodle bowl Thursdays and gyro Fridays. Everything is so predictable, but is that really a bad thing? Assigned food days are equivalent to the unassigned “assigned” seats of college. … Continue reading On Wednesdays we eat grilled cheese

Leah Lind
Opinion

Help create a community on campus

Now that we are past the first hurdle in the school year, many students on campus are getting more involved with activities outside of the classroom. You may have even attended the Involvement Fair this past Tuesday. As I’m sure that you’ve guessed so far, Gustavus offers many organizations on campus that promote social justice, helping others, and making our community overall a better place … Continue reading Help create a community on campus

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The Counselling Center joined the involvement fair this Tuesday.
Opinion

Success means more than just brains

Lots of college prep tips include how to study, take notes, listen to lectures and how to take tests, but success in college and in the work-force afterwards takes more than just being a good student and hard work. In order to be successful, students also have to take care of their mental and physical health. Without well taken care of mental health and a … Continue reading Success means more than just brains

Leah Lind
Sophomore Jacob Pedersen tees off at Pioneer Creek. At the event, the team posted a second place finish out of eight teams that played the course.
Sports & Fitness

Men’s Golf places second at Pioneer Creek: Ullan posts fourth best score out of Division III competitors

The Gustavus Men’s Golf Team competed in its first tournament of the 2019 season last weekend at the Pioneer Creek Invite in Maple Plain, MN. In a field that featured eight Division III teams and a number of Division I players competing as individuals, the Gusties took second place as a team. Before traveling to the Pioneer Creek Invite, the Gusties played one dual match … Continue reading Men’s Golf places second at Pioneer Creek: Ullan posts fourth best score out of Division III competitors

Leah Lind
Sophomore David Peal shakes off a Martin Luther defender before running the ball into the endzone for the Gusties, contributing to the team’s 50-19 win.
Sports & Fitness

Football wins season opener 50-19: Gusties prepare for tough games ahead

This past weekend, the Gustavus Football team kicked off its 2019 campaign at home against Martin Luther College. Last season the team showed its competitive edge, finishing the season with an overall record of 6-4 and 5-3 record in MIAC play that prompted a fourth place finish in one of the most competitive football conferences in the nation. This preseason, the Gusties have been working … Continue reading Football wins season opener 50-19: Gusties prepare for tough games ahead

Leah Lind
First-year Raphael Cattelin competes for the ball against a Crown defender. The team is off to a strong 4-0 start, tallying 27 goals so far while only allowing one.
Sports & Fitness

Men’s Soccer starts off season 4-0: Gusties defeat Crown 7-0 and Simpson 6-1

The Gustie men’s soccer team trounced both of the opponents they faced this past weekend with a tandem of strong defensive play and an outburst of offense. On Saturday, the season’s home opener, Gustavus shut out Crown College by a score of 7-0. Each goal came from a different Gustie player, with First-year Raphael Cattelin notching the first one just over five minutes into the … Continue reading Men’s Soccer starts off season 4-0: Gusties defeat Crown 7-0 and Simpson 6-1

Leah Lind
Swanson Tennis Center during deflation.
News

Swanson Tennis Center receives long overdue facelift: Gustavus Tennis begins year under new bubble

The Gustavus campus underwent many changes this past summer. One change that is still underway is the Swanson Tennis Center upgrade. The Swanson Tennis Center is quite noticeable on campus due to its large indoor tennis arena. The tennis center’s six courts are covered by a huge white dome. While it may not look all that different from past years, the bubble was replaced just … Continue reading Swanson Tennis Center receives long overdue facelift: Gustavus Tennis begins year under new bubble

Leah Lind
Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (9/6/2019)

Monday, August  26 ● No incidents reported Tuesday, August  27 ● No incidents reported Wednesday, August  28 ● Campus safety responded to a fire alarm in North Hall. A student accidentally caused the alarm while cooking in Sorensen Hall basement. Thursday, August  29 ● A Gustavus employee reported the theft of eleven traffic cones that were located near College View Apartments. ● A student came to the … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/6/2019)

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