As the semester is getting busier and midterms are on the horizon, we all know the stress and sense of anxiety surrounding getting everything done and getting the grades that we want. While school is obviously very important, focusing too much on doing well in school can drain you to the point of being able to do nothing at all. This is why having hobbies … Continue reading Mindfulness and the importance of self-care
The Gustavus Gymnastics team traveled to the University of Wisconsin-Stout last weekend to compete in the WIAC/NCGA West Regional Meet. With strong performances on vault, bars, and floor, the Gusties totaled 184.725 and took home sixth place. Last year the Gusties hosted the regional event at the Gus Young Court, earning fifth place out of eight teams with a season-high score of 185.725 in front … Continue reading Gymnastics competes at WIAC Regionals: Ardy, Malo, and Merila qualify for Nationals
Last Friday and Saturday, the NCAA Track and Field Indoor Championships took place and Gustavus was able to qualify two athletes for this elite event. This meet is held in Boston, MA and showcases the top Division III talent in the nation, only accepting the top 20 performers in each individual event. Senior Michael Hensch proved to be a strong asset for the Gusties this … Continue reading Hensch and Rooney compete at Nationals: Track and field indoor season comes to a close
The No. 12 Gustavus men’s tennis team had a pair of shutouts this past weekend, blanking conference opponents St. Olaf and Hamline. With the wins, the Gusties move to 8-2 on the season and 4-0 in the MIAC. The Gusties started the morning with a 9-0 win over St. Olaf College. During the singles matches, the men won every game without dropping a single set. … Continue reading Gusties remain undefeated in the MIAC: Men’s Tennis defeats St. Olaf and Hamline, moves to 8-2
Gustavus hosted the 24th annual Building Bridges Conference on Saturday, March 2, 2019 focusing on this year’s theme of Immigration: Demolishing the Legacy of Bigotry in the Land of Opportunity. There were workshops and a keynote address from Julissa Arce, as well as panels where the topic could be discussed even further, and an interactive piece for student engagement. A tremendous amount of effort and … Continue reading 24th annual Building Bridges conference addresses immigration in the land of opportunity
Monday, February 25 Campus Safety detected the odor of marijuana while patrolling Rundstrom Hall. Two students were referred to the Campus Conduct System. A student reported that his windshield wipers had been stolen off his car. Campus Safety preformed a welfare check in Sorensen Hall. Campus Safety and Res Life Staff responded to a odor of marijuana in Gibbs Hall. Campus Safety referred one student … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/8/19)
Next Monday marks the beginning of Africa Week, an annual event which serves to educate and celebrate Pan-Africanism and black culture. The week leading up to Africa Night is full of events and discussion, and culminates on Friday, March 15 with Africa Night, where students will perform art in a variety of mediums that demonstrate the similarities and differences within Pan-Africanism. Authentic cuisine from different … Continue reading PASO celebrates black culture with Africa Week
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted a spoken word performance that was “life changing,” Sophomore Culture and Diversity Executive Tyra Banks said. Natasha T. Miller, a Detroit, Michigan native, three-time Women of the World Poetry Slam finalist, author, and film producer presented her show to Gustavus students from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. this past Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in the Courtyard Café. Miller is the author … Continue reading Three-time World Poetry Slam finalist Natasha T. Miller gives spoken word show
The Gustavus Adolphus College faculty members are proudly and diligently working day by day to enrich and evolve their offering of majors and minors, from Physics to Communications Studies. These majors have been parts of the Gustavus Curriculum since the beginning and they help maintain many different values at Gustavus. When it comes to the humanities majors, the Classics claims an indispensable position. “The purpose … Continue reading Classical Studies: Changes for the better
One of the most genuine and sweet souls roaming the halls of the Campus Center is none other than sophomore, Norhan “Nora” Mohamed. She is from Bloomington, Minnesota, and currently studying Elementary Education as her major. Nora chose to be an Elementary Education major because of her previous experience working with kids since fifth grade. She enjoyed serving as a mentor, working at summer camps, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Nora Mohamed
