I used to love my smartphone. It’s a one-stop shop of entertainment, productivity, and procrastination. I loved being able to do it all on one device: play games, watch YouTube videos, listen to music on several different venues, take awesome pictures, answer an email within minutes of receiving it, and of course: Facebook. I am not the most internet-inclined person in the world, but I … Continue reading Unplugged
As college students, we are all aware that we are spending quite a bit of money to receive our degree. We get a nice little reminder once in a while to let us know about our student loans, outstanding student account charges, and all of that fun stuff. It can be very taxing and stressful for all of us, even with scholarships and aid. But … Continue reading Germany’s Putting Education First
Recently, the administration decided to not allow any further public gatherings in the cafeteria. Giving the student body vague explanations to justify such a radical and unforeseen change in a policy that affects a large percentage of the students on campus. Apparently one of the reasons for this policy change was that some members of the student body felt “uncomfortable” when some of these gatherings … Continue reading The Cafeteria and other gathering places
Due to recent policy changes in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, student organizations can no longer use the space as a venue for their events. The Drag Show on Friday, Oct. 31 was the last student organized event to be held at the Evelyn Young Dining Room. When the Dining Room opened in 2000, Dining Services was unsure whether they would allow events to be … Continue reading Policy changes for student cafeteria usage
Gustavus is now on board with the idea of incorporating mindfulness into students’ daily routines. Mindfulness means focusing on the present moment and being aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and the actions without attaching judgment to them. It can help students to embrace reality and the present instead of reflecting on the past or looking to the future. “From a psychology standpoint, if you are … Continue reading New Mindfulness and Contemplative Working Group
The Servant Leadership Program (SLP) invokes unique ways of learning to stimulate education about passion, vocation, and leadership. This year the program changed its structure. Director of Leadership and Community Based Service Dave Newell is a key leader for the Servant Leadership Program and shared his definition of what it all means to him. “Servant Leadership Program is designed to explore leadership in two ways: … Continue reading Reshaping Gustavus Servant Leadership Program
Monday, October 27 ●Campus Safety responded to a report of a suspicious package. After investigation the package was determined to be non-hazardous and involved no policy violations. ●Campus Safety investigated a report of disorderly conduct involving students in Pittman Hall. Tuesday, October 28 ●Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Pittman Hall. Wednesday, October 29 ●A Gustavus employee reported a verbal bias incident that … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/7/14)
Minnesota voters assembled at the polls for midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The majority in the United States Senate and the Minnesota House of Representatives was shifted to the Republicans. However, Minnesota voters favored Democratic candidates. The voter turnout was just above 50 percent, short of the 55-60 percent predicted for this election. “Midterms generally come with low voter turnouts,” Sophomore Co-President of College … Continue reading The results are in!
While friends are posting throwback pictures, reminiscing on the past, we sometimes forget how fast time goes. In 2004, most current college students were in the prime of elementary school, sometimes unaware of the world around them. For example, while most elementary schoolers were learning ABCs and the layers of the Earth’s crust, Facebook was being launched at Harvard University and the Summer Olympics were … Continue reading Blast From the Past: A look at pop culture, politics, and Gustavus news from 10 years ago
The content of this page as satirical in nature and in no way reflects the views of The Gustavian Weekly, Gustavus ,or its faculty, students, or administrators. The Fourth Crown is not intended for readers under the age of 18 Student body dismayed Yik Yak anonymity does not apply to exams and papers SAINT PETER— With the combined academic pressures of midterm grade postings … Continue reading The FOURTH CROWN: Issue 9
