Africa Night will present a multitude of cultures found within Africa in the form of food, music, and dance on Friday, March 13. Africa Night has been a long-standing tradition at Gustavus. Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO) put on the event every year and hopes to provide a chance for students to learn more about lesser known cultures within the continent of Africa. Professor of French, … Continue reading “Africa Night” brings taste of lesser known cultures

At the beginning of the spring semester, Health and Wellness Club introduced a new recurring event titled Female Power Hour. Implemented following a January-Term project developed by several students, the event was intended to give women a safe and comfortable space to lift weights as beginners or proficient lifters. Shortly after Female Power Hour was introduced, the entire student body received an e-mail introducing Male … Continue reading Newly instated Female Power Hour inspires backlash

Gustavus, students are criticizing Yik Yak and the students for their harassment and malice after the introduction of Female Power Hour in Lund and the Building Bridge’s conference this past weekend. Yik Yak is flourishing through college campuses. According to Time Magazine, it is available on around 1,500 college campuses and according to one of the founders, is meant for people over the age of … Continue reading Students speak out against anonymous Yik Yak abuse