It may seem as if we are just skipping over Thanksgiving this year due to Starbucks across the nation already decking the halls and Christmas trees starting to go up, but there is one occasion that no one will skip over–the shopping frenzies we all know as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While both are the beginning of the season of Santas, cookies, peppermint and … Continue reading The perks of shopping on Cyber Monday
Imposter syndrome has been a recent hot topic on campus, which refers to the internalized fear that one will be exposed as a fraud. What kinds of things perpetuate it, does it truly affect us? How deeply in our subconscious does it lie? This dialogue has gotten me thinking about a common interaction that each of us goes through a multitude of times on any … Continue reading Getting to the heart of polite speech
We’ve all had that boring, two hour long lecture class where you sit and stare at the clock, only half-comprehending the words coming out of the professor’s mouth. Don’t get me wrong, lectures have a role in getting information out in the open, but they certainly leave something to be desired when it comes to student engagement in the classroom. So how do we change … Continue reading Debating the importance of debate
The Gustavus Men’s Football team finished their 2019 season with a win, which was a result of an explosive offensive showing. On Saturday, the Gusties hosted St. Olaf for their season finale. After a 49-7 win, the Gusties finish the season with a 7-3 overall record, and 5-3 in the MIAC. The seven wins are the most for Gustavus since 2015. For the first time … Continue reading Football ends with a win over the Oles: Gusties finish with an overall record of 7-3
Each of the past two seasons for the Gustavus Women’s basketball team have revolved around a pair of studly seniors, with two All-Conference players graduating each year. This year there are no seniors on the roster, but this apparent dearth of upperclassmen leadership isn’t a concern for Head Coach Laurie Kelly. “For us, we have a good veteran group back with a large group of … Continue reading Women’s basketball off to a strong start: Gusties win first two games 84-53 and 94-26
After putting together an impressive regular season record of 17-3 and capturing both the MIAC regular season title and the MIAC Playoff Championship, the Gustavus Men’s Soccer Team traveled to Chicago to compete in the NCAA Tournament. After an exciting 3-2 win over Colorado College in the first round, the Gusties fell to North Park University in a penalty shootout in the Round of 32. … Continue reading Men’s Soccer falls to North Park in penalties: Gusties finish with two championships and 18-3-1 record
Sunday, Nov. 10th saw the first broadcast of the Safe Sexy Fun Time radio hour, hosted by Sophomore Solveig Stafford and Junior Charlotte Lim. This event is a collaboration between the KGSM student radio and the Center for Inclusive Excellence, which has hosted Safe Sexy Fun Time events in the past. This year, Safe Sexy Fun Time wanted to make this information more accessible to … Continue reading Safe Sexy Fun Time Radio Hour premieres on KGSM: Student-ran radio show helps provide inclusive safe sex education
Monday, October 28th Campus Safety responded to Sohre Hall to take a report for a student who’s rear wheel was stolen off their bicycle. A student reported being pushed and called an inappropriate name. Tuesday, October 29th Campus Safety responded to Southwest Hall for a fire alarm. Wednesday, October 30th Campus Safety conducted a welfare check for a student in Pittman Hall. Campus Safety responded … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/15/19)
The Chaplains’ Office is constantly looking to create deep and meaningful connections throughout the Gustavus campus, and the best time for this is during the Daily Sabbath. A new feature of Daily Sabbath this year was the addition of a Purpose Pause. This weekly event has taken place in Christ Chapel almost every Tuesday since the beginning of the school year. “Be inspired for the … Continue reading Purpose Pause allows Gustavus faculty to share their insights
Spring course registration opened this week, which can be a stressful time for many students. However, having an academic advisor can make the process easier. Students looking to show their appreciation for their academic advisor will have the opportunity later in November, thanks to the Academic Support Center. The Academic Support Center, located in Anderson Hall, is a resource for students that supports their academic … Continue reading “Advisor Appreciation” week encourages students to give thanks to their professors
