The Show the World Campaign was announced at this year’s Alumni Awards Banquet.

Gustavus launches largest fundraising campaign in college history

On Friday, Sept. 27, Gustavus launched its largest campaign in the College’s history with a goal of $225 million dollars. The announcement, which was first made at the annual Homecoming Weekend Alumni Awards Banquet, held this year in Lund Arena. While the first part of the night was focused on celebrating distinguished alumni for their achievements, the second half focused on the future of the … Continue reading Gustavus launches largest fundraising campaign in college history

Campus Safety Report (10/4/19)

Monday, September 23rd A CF was contact about a student of concern and Residential Life was called to help with the situation in Pittman Hall. Campus Safety responded to Norelius Hall for an alcohol incident. A CF had a student stop in the office because they were concerned for another student in Gibbs Hall. The CF called a Campus Safety officer to help assist with … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/4/19)

A Letter to Our Community (10/4/19)

As college students we are all familiar with the struggles of mental health, stress, and hardships of life. This September the Gustavus community lost two students, First-year Alexander Sarlis and Sophomore Joshua Birchem, within a week of each other. In response to these events, the Gustavus Office of the Chaplains and the Dean of Students Office held a community gathering in The Dive on September … Continue reading A Letter to Our Community (10/4/19)

Gustavus community celebrates Rash Hashanah at Chapel

On October 1, members of the Gustavus community celebrated the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah with a chapel service led by Dr. Marian Broida, Interfaith Program Coordinator of the Chaplains’ Office. “We are flawed human beings struggling to do better in an uncertain world. We might as well do it with joy,” Dr. Broida said during a special chapel service Tuesday morning. Rosh Hashanah, translating … Continue reading Gustavus community celebrates Rash Hashanah at Chapel

CBD oil bottles such as above are now against Gustavus policy as laid out in the Gustie Guide.

Gustavus bans CBD concentrates on campus: Updated Gustie Guide now includes CBD as a marijuana product

The Gustie Guide for 2019-2020 has updated the marijuana violations to include the use of CBD concentrates. As of June 2019 CBD products will no longer be allowed on the Gustavus Campus. CBD stands for Cannabidiol, which is one of the active ingredients of cannabis and comes directly from the hemp plant. According to the Harvard Health blog, CBD does not cause a “high” for … Continue reading Gustavus bans CBD concentrates on campus: Updated Gustie Guide now includes CBD as a marijuana product

Quinn Bentz, a player on the Women’s Rugby team, makes a play down the rugby pitch.

Tackling the issue of club sports

In recent years, club sports at Gustavus have been successful. The Women’s Rugby team placed fourth in the nation in the fall of 2018; the Gustavus Dance Team second at Nationals and the Men’s Rugby team had one of their most successful playoff runs yet in the fall of 2019. Yet, the club sports that potentially need the most attention are not allowed to access … Continue reading Tackling the issue of club sports

Junior Kate Holtan goes for a kill during a match against St. Olaf Sept. 26. The Gusties have split games so far this season, holding a record of 8-8.

Volleyball prepares for next MIAC test: Gusties hold 8-8 overall record and are 1-1 in MIAC play

The Gustie volleyball team earned their first MIAC conference win last week on Thursday when they swept St. Olaf. In their following match during homecoming, the Gusties then lost in three sets to Northwestern. In set one against the Oles the Gusties dominated late, taking 11 of the last 16 points for a 25-15 win. Solid blocking up front was a key to putting pressure … Continue reading Volleyball prepares for next MIAC test: Gusties hold 8-8 overall record and are 1-1 in MIAC play