Day: November 15, 2019

Charlotte Lim records Safe Sexy Fun Time in KGSM studio with co-host Solveig Stafford.
News

Safe Sexy Fun Time Radio Hour premieres on KGSM: Student-ran radio show helps provide inclusive safe sex education

Sunday, Nov. 10th saw the first broadcast of the Safe Sexy Fun Time radio hour, hosted by Sophomore Solveig Stafford and Junior Charlotte Lim. This event is a collaboration between the KGSM student radio and the Center for Inclusive Excellence, which has hosted Safe Sexy Fun Time events in the past. This year, Safe Sexy Fun Time wanted to make this information more accessible to … Continue reading Safe Sexy Fun Time Radio Hour premieres on KGSM: Student-ran radio show helps provide inclusive safe sex education

Leah Lind
Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (11/15/19)

Monday, October 28th Campus Safety responded to Sohre Hall to take a report for a student who’s rear wheel was stolen off their bicycle. A student reported being pushed and called an inappropriate name. Tuesday, October 29th Campus Safety responded to Southwest Hall for a fire alarm. Wednesday, October 30th Campus Safety conducted a welfare check for a student in Pittman Hall. Campus Safety responded … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/15/19)

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News

Purpose Pause allows Gustavus faculty to share their insights

The Chaplains’ Office is constantly looking to create deep and meaningful connections throughout the Gustavus campus, and the best time for this is during the Daily Sabbath. A new feature of Daily Sabbath this year was the addition of a Purpose Pause. This weekly event has taken place in Christ Chapel almost every Tuesday since the beginning of the school year. “Be inspired for the … Continue reading Purpose Pause allows Gustavus faculty to share their insights

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News

“Advisor Appreciation” week encourages students to give thanks to their professors

Spring course registration opened this week, which can be a stressful time for many students. However, having an academic advisor can make the process easier. Students looking to show their appreciation for their academic advisor will have the opportunity later in November, thanks to the Academic Support Center. The Academic Support Center, located in Anderson Hall, is a resource for students that supports their academic … Continue reading “Advisor Appreciation” week encourages students to give thanks to their professors

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Tales from Abroad, Variety

Tales from Abroad: Mayra Gurrola-Calderon

Senior Theater and Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies Major Mayra Gurrola-Calderon is spending her Fall semester of 2019 in the Republic of Peru—the South American home of the Amazon rainforest, Machu Picchu, and the ancient Inca empire. Gurrola-Calderon chose to study in Peru because the country’s Latinx heritage closely and deeply relates to her field of study and her own identity as a Latin … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: Mayra Gurrola-Calderon

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Chris Gilbert

Professor of Political Science Chris Gilbert comes from a liberal arts education background as he attended Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania during his undergraduate years. One of the reasons why he chose to teach at Gustavus was that he valued the small, close-knit community of compassionate and caring people he encountered everywhere he went. When he finished graduate school at Washington University in St. Louis, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Chris Gilbert

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Quincy Yangh

Junior Quincy Yangh, a travel aficionado from Saint Paul, Minnesota, has been excited to attend college since he was young and was excited to choose Gustavus. “Ever since a young child, my parents impressed upon  me the need for higher education. Therefore, I was very critical in selecting an institution that will academically challenge me and help me become the scholar I have always envisioned. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Quincy Yangh

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Features

Money-Saving Tips for the College Student

Many of us are familiar with the trope of the broke college student: the fear of checking your bank account, eating ramen for weeks on end and wondering how you’re going to survive until your next source of income shows up. If you find yourself falling into this category, here are some tips and opportunities to save some money. The Peer Assistants have two different … Continue reading Money-Saving Tips for the College Student

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Opinion

Rousing a discussion around the rouser

We’ve all been subjected to the Gustavus’ peppy, cheerful rouse, ending on the words “Beat ‘em bust ‘em that’s our custom, Gusties will shine.” While this song might be fun to sing at football games and other Gustavus events, it can have some potentially damaging effects. The phrase ‘Gusties will shine’ can set up an unhealthy campus culture resulting in students experiencing imposter syndrome and … Continue reading Rousing a discussion around the rouser

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Opinion

Climbing the gender hurdle in higher education

Professors and faculty are some of the most influential people on the rate of success for a student and a positive college experience. If you think about it, professors are one of the strongest influences on a student’s life and growth over their college years. Having a good relationship with your professors is vital towards learning the most that you can and getting a good … Continue reading Climbing the gender hurdle in higher education

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