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
Students returning to Gustavus will notice a reconfiguration in the placement of many important offices this year. These changes have been made with the intention of all returning students, incoming first-years, faculty, and administrators benefiting from the new locations. Dean of Students JoNes VanHecke explains the main motivation for the rearrangement was to bring the Financial Aid and Admissions offices closer together for more efficient … Continue reading Rethinking of office spaces to benefit all Gusties
Each of these puzzles represents a popular idiom, or figure of speech. See if you know what they are! Continue reading Word Puzzles (9/4/15)
How would you define a community? Hmmm…that’s a good question, it’s worth thinking about. I would define a community as a group of people that are together for a common reason or a common purpose, usually in a common area. Do you think it is easier to create a community with one larger goal in mind, even if some members may have smaller goals in … Continue reading Beneath The Crown
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This recurring segment will highlight a senior Gustavus athlete each week. Q: What were your expectations for the season? A: This season was a tough one. The weather was some of the worst conditions I have ever played in my golf career. That being said, I think our results and level of competitiveness would have been a lot higher if the conditions were better. Still, … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Daniel Cameron
This weekend, the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams will travel to Macalester College to compete in the MIAC Outdoor Championships. One must first qualify in order to compete in the Championship meet. For many field events, an athlete must be in the top twenty competitors in their respective event prior to the meet to qualify. For running events, the qualification process varies … Continue reading Track and Field head to Twin Cities for season finale
It was certainly not a breathtaking record, but a season filled with hard work, chemistry building, and a lifetime’s worth of memorable games. The Men’s baseball team finished off the season with a record of 6-12 in the MIAC and 14-22 overall. The records do not measure the success of the team coming close to winning many of their games. “It will be a little … Continue reading Baseball wraps up joyful season
The Gustavus Dance Team uses their dance expertise to pump up the Gustie fans and show their Gustie pride. The performance based team can be found at football and basketball games, and the competition team dances at competitions. The women are positive and strive for improvement, despite long practices and exhaustive physicality. Led by Head Coach Jess Erickson ‘13, the women work hard to make … Continue reading Gustie dancers reaches the end of an era
