Gustavus kicks off the new school year off with the announcement of a 25 million dollar donation, the largest gift in the history of the College. The money will be used as the foundation of an estimated 65 million dollar expansion and renovation of the Alfred Nobel Hall of Science. “The donor has asked to be anonymous, but they are a local Twin Cities family … Continue reading Historic donation makes Nobel renovation possible
How do you deal with stress? Music, for me, is a good escape from stress. I play drumset in the jazz band, so I find that if I’m stressed and have access, I’ll go practice. Just sit down, put on some headphones, play along to some jazz music. Or if I find that I can’t go practice I’ll just listen to some jazz music from … Continue reading Beneath the Crown
In 1993, director Stephen Spielberg and science-fiction author Michael Crichton were responsible for one of the most influential cinematic experiences ever put on the big screen, Jurassic Park. Using a balanced combination of practical effects and CGI that still looks good by today’s standards, the filmmakers were able to bring dinosaurs back to life in a way that no one had ever seen before and … Continue reading The Jurassic Park sequel is fun but flawed
Since transferring to Gustavus in the spring of her sophomore year, Megan has become a role model to many. For others, she has become a hero. Megan found herself driving home every weekend during her time at the College of St. Benedict. “It didn’t feel like home,” Megan said. She made the decision to transfer to Gustavus where she would study Biology as well as … Continue reading Gustie of the Week
After hours of buying overpriced tickets and stuffing my face with popcorn this summer, I’ve decided what summer movie reigns superior, what movie isn’t worth renting, and what movie didn’t get the credit it deserved. Mad Max Fury Road marked the triumphant return of director George Miller to the Mad Max franchise after 30 years. Now, Tom Hardy takes on Mel Gibson’s role of a … Continue reading The good, the bad, and the underrated
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First-Year Orientation Events Evelyn Young Dining Room “Can I Kiss You?” Evelyn Young Dining Room President’s Banquet Lund Arena Parking Lot Square Dance Anderson Theatre “E Pluribus Gustavus” The Dive Neon Dive” Numbers to Save Campus Safety 507-933-8888 Weekend Shuttle: 507-934-6070 Safe Rides: 507-933-7000 Technology Services: 507-933-6111 Health Services: 507-933-7630 People to Know Continue reading Feature (9/4/15)
As the calendar flipped over from August to September, the Women’s Soccer team concluded their second week of preseason practices. Leading the troops are Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie, who has high expectations for her team as she begins her fourth year of preseason practices with the Gusties. “We started out with three days of three-a-day practices which included fitness testing, conditioning, and intersquad scrimmages. When … Continue reading Confidence is key for Women’s Soccer
Every year at Gustavus, as most of the people reading this probably already know, a “Reading-in-Common” book is selected and assigned as summer reading to every incoming first-year student. There are a number of things I love about this tradition. I love the way it gives everyone a very obvious conversation-starter, at least if you’re a huge nerd like me. I love the way it … Continue reading Reading-in-Common and the Value of Book Clubs
