The Gustavian Weekly

kdexterFebruary 28, 20143 Comments

Accelerated workforce reduction faculty cuts announced

This fall, the decision was made to accelerate a staged workforce reduction of one percent over several years, to three–four percent carried out this year. With the workforce reduction, Gustavus will go from 218 to 210 full-time faculty, increasing the student to faculty ratio of 11:1 to nearly 12:1. Low 2013-14 enrollment resulted in low revenue for the school and smaller class sizes, which, according … Continue reading Accelerated workforce reduction faculty cuts announced

CAB kicks off President’s Ball festivities with fondue

Through pots of chocolate, strawberries, pretzels and more, news about President’s Ball spreads through campus with a buzz of excitement. On Thursday, Feb. 20, students gathered around fondue in Norelius Hall, Pittman Hall, and the Courtyard Café. The event was a preview for the President’s Ball and a time to answer the questions that first timers might have about the popular campus event. The Campus … Continue reading CAB kicks off President’s Ball festivities with fondue

Student Senate to readdress Dive renovations

There have been many ongoing and heated discussions about The Dive in the last several years at Gustavus. Many people view The Dive as a gross, crowded and underused place where renovation is essential. Others may view The Dive simply as a Friday night place that does not deserve such attention, efforts, and money. Recently this topic has been brought up again as the word … Continue reading Student Senate to readdress Dive renovations

TMT teams up with BPLP for Snow Dayz event

Big Partner Little Partner (BPLP) teamed up with the Tau Mu Tau (TMs) sorority on Feb. 17 to host Snow Dayz, an event filled with snacks, activities, and crafts for students of the BPLP organization and their little partners to attend. This event was unique because it brought two unrelated on-campus organizations together to co-host an event. Senior TM Community Service Chair Hayley Lofquist was … Continue reading TMT teams up with BPLP for Snow Dayz event

Women’s hockey enters MIAC Playoffs as number two seed for first time in ten years

Gustavus women’s hockey will face Bethel University in the MIAC playoffs at Don Roberts Ice Rink this Saturday, March 1 at 2:00 p.m. After falling 1-0 to Bethel last weekend on Saturday, the Gusties are seeded number two in the league, behind St. Thomas. This is the first time in ten years the Gusties have not won the conference title, but the team hopes that … Continue reading Women’s hockey enters MIAC Playoffs as number two seed for first time in ten years

kdexterFebruary 28, 20141 Comment

Young women’s tennis team bonds on and off the court

Due to the coating of snow on the outdoor tennis courts, the Gustavus women’s tennis team practiced inside as they began their spring season last week, practicing each day and setting their goals high from the start. The team is comprised of 13 women, including one senior. Head Coach Jon Carlson, who has been coaching women’s tennis at Gustavus for the past 24 years, said … Continue reading Young women’s tennis team bonds on and off the court

Gustavus men’s basketball: finding success in the post-season

The Gustavus men’s basketball team concluded their regular season on Wednesday, Feb. 19 with a loss to No. 11 St. Thomas. Although the team lost, the men had a major come back in the last minute and fifty seconds of the game. The team gained back eight points, and in the end fell to the Tommies by a score of 73-68. After Wednesday, Gustavus fell … Continue reading Gustavus men’s basketball: finding success in the post-season

Men’s hockey heads into MIAC Playoffs

The Gustavus men’s hockey team concluded their regular season last weekend with a home victory of 3-1, and a 1-0 win on the road against Bethel University. The Gustie men finished the season with a 15-6-4 overall record and a 12-3-1 record in the MIAC. On top of that, the men finished the season ranked 13th in Division III Men’s Hockey, according to the USCHO … Continue reading Men’s hockey heads into MIAC Playoffs