Being involved in campus organizations is a big part of being a Gustie. Ask almost any student on campus to describe themselves, and they’ll list off any number of commitments they have to student organizations. Being part of something you enjoy and that you believe in can be extremely rewarding and fulfilling and can offer an opportunity to add something that you are passionate about … Continue reading The search for support
This past week, the Gustavus Volleyball team lost two tough matches on the road to conference foes. With the losses, Gustavus falls to 12-14 overall and 5-4 in the MIAC. On Friday, the Gusties made the trek up north to Moorhead, Minnesota to face the Cobbers of Concordia. The Gusties jumped out of the gate in earnest and dominated the Cobbers in the first set, … Continue reading Volleyball drops a pair of MIAC matches: Gusties fight to earn a playoff spot as the season winds down
The Gustavus Women’s Soccer team hosted both Carleton and Minnesota-Morris on Oct. 19 and 20. Against Carleton, the Gusties lost a close battle by a score of 1-0. There was no scoring in the first 90 minutes, which led to overtime. The Knights were able to score the game winner on a penalty kick that went just past Senior goalkeeper Ashley Becker’s outstretched hands. Becker … Continue reading Women’s Soccer season comes to a close: Gusties hope to end on a high note against Macalester
Ever since a game winning touchdown drive in the final minute that gave Gustavus a 35-28 win over Concordia on Oct. 12, the Gusties haven’t looked back. After setting a school record with 69 points in a win over Hamline the following weekend, the Gustie offense kept rolling in a 59-27 win at Augsburg last Saturday. The Gusties started strong against Hamline, forcing a three-and-out, … Continue reading Football has its sights set on playoffs: Gusties improve to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the MIAC
Fall Visit Days begins this week on Thursday, Oct. 17th and Friday Oct. 18th. Current high school students are invited to come to Gustavus between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to experience Gustavus. Prospective students will be able to sit in on classes, take tours of campus, and listen to presentations. Fall Visit Days occur during MEA (Minnesota Educator Academy) Break, when educators go to … Continue reading Fall Visit Days 2019 attracts potential Gusties: Gustavus Admission Office hosts event for admited students
Sunday, October 6th Campus Safety investigated a suspicious circumstance in Complex. All the furniture in the basement of Complex had been turned over. Monday, October 7th Campus Safety responded to a medical incident at Christ Chapel. Tuesday, October 8th No incidents reported Wednesday, October 9th Campus Safety provided a medical escort to urgent care. Campus Safety received a carbon monoxide alarm in the Ten-O-Nine house. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/18/19)
On Monday, Oct. 14, Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Minnesota Steve Kosiba visited campus to present a lecture titled “The Weight of a Mountain: The Politics of Landscape and History in the Inka Empire.” This event was sponsored by the Spanish Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi, the LALACS department and the department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (MLC). The … Continue reading University of Minnesota Professor gives Inka Empire lecture: Professor Kosiba brings enlightening cultural context Gustavus
Next Thursday, Oct. 24, the annual fundraising event known as Give to Gustavus Day will take place. Historically, this day has been marked as the single most important day in contributing to the Gustavus Fund. Donations received during the fundraiser go towards financing all areas of the school. The money raised on this day will have an effect on every Gustavus student. “Give to Gustavus … Continue reading Give to Gustavus Day kicks off next week: Annual event Give to Gustavus Day helps entire campus
On Thursday, Oct. 10, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) sponsored an event where students were able to see the Mean Girls musical at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. CAB co-Presidents Senior Emily Scroggins and Junior Aly Granholm planned and coordinated the event, which was attended by many Gusties. CAB has had a tradition of taking students to musicals or plays in the fall semesters, offering … Continue reading Review: Mean Girls at the Orpheum
Junior Tyra Banks is a well-known student who has made a profound impact at Gustavus. “If you see [Banks] out and about, there’s a one hundred percent guarantee that she will be a light brightening other people’s day. Her ability to serve her community and build connections is admirable to say the least. I wouldn’t say she embodies the Gustie spirit as much as I … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Tyra Banks
