Right now, it is okay not to be okay. That’s something that we’ve all heard a lot. I just want to really make sure it sets in. We are living through a very monumental time in history, although I terribly wish we weren’t. I’d give just about anything for one day to feel normal. Some days I find myself picking out outfits that match my … Continue reading Being a Young Adult in 2020
Gusties, I’m here to tell you about an incredibly useful resource here on campus: The Writing Center. As a tutor myself, I can attest to how much we at the Writing Center genuinely care about our clients. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by an assignment, in the middle of a first draft, or simply wanting a second pair of eyes, we’re here to help. Led by … Continue reading The Writing Center Is Here to Help
Even as the seasons change swiftly from autumn to winter, the brisk air outside offers a sweet, and responsible, escape from the isolation of stricter quarantine. Whether taking a jaunt to clear your head, enjoying a lovely stroll with friends or showing your family about St. Peter before returning home for the holidays, it is never a bad idea to enjoy the outdoors that the … Continue reading Take a hike: Time to check out Traverse Des Sioux Park and Seven Mile Creek
For some, the coming holiday season is a little intimidating in terms of fitness goals. Impending finals mean that many students have to work especially hard to find time to work out. Food-intensive holidays like Thanksgiving promise a sudden abundance of calories. COVID has not made matters any simpler, as most intend to spend this holiday season in relatively small groups at home and distanced … Continue reading Grateful for the grind: Gusties get creative to stay in shape over Thanksgiving break
Senior athletes of any collegiate sports team are always looked up to and admired. Their ability to lead the team and set examples is invaluable. This week, the spotlight shines on the Gustavus Women’s Hockey Team’s only senior athlete: Senior Sydney Henrichs. Henrichs came to Gustavus from Minnesota’s own Eden Prairie High School where she enjoyed relative success. Her team won the Minnesota High School … Continue reading SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Sydney Henrichs (Women’s Hockey)
With the end of fall semester approaching and COVID-19 cases increasing nationwide, Gusties are facing new changes. On Nov. 6, President Bergman announced that campus would be implementing a “Lay Low” plan to limit the number of COVID-19 cases on campus. On Friday, Nov. 13, a mass COVID-19 testing will be held for all students on campus. The Lay Low plan was developed using information … Continue reading End of the fall semester brings new changes: Updates to COVID-19 guidelines and January and Springs courses hope to help Gusties stay safe
Monday, November 2nd Campus Safety took a theft report from an employee for items that were taken from the Arboretum. Tuesday, November 3rd A student reported a possible theft of a laptop. Campus Safety responded to the odor of Marijuana in Gibbs Hall. One student referred to the campus conduct system for underage possession of alcohol. Wednesday, November 4th No incidents reported Thursday, November 5th … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/13/2020)
COVID-19 Report Gustavus On-Campus Update As of November 9, 2020: Total Positive Cases (since August 15): 127 Current Positive Student Cases: 65 Current Positive Employee Cases: 1 Total Students in Isolation/Quarantine: 178 Students in Isolation/Quarantine On Campus: 54 Employees in Isolation/Quarantine: 8 This data set is meant to encompass the on-campus impact of COVID-19 by counting cases where a person may have been on campus … Continue reading COVID-19 Report (11/13/2020)
As of Nov. 7, a concise presidential election outcome has been reached: a win for Democratic President-Elect Joe Biden. With 279 electoral votes for Joe Biden and 217 electoral votes for Donald Trump, President Trump no longer has any possible pathway to win re-election. However, President Trump cites voter fraud for his loss and continues to push for prosecution in court to ensure election laws … Continue reading Political Science’s Dr. Chris Gilbert weighs in on presidential election results
This week, first-generation students across campus have been celebrating their accomplishments as part of the First-Generation Celebration, which took place on Nov. 9, 2020. The Celebration, which was hosted by the First-Forward Network, a branch of the Center for Inclusive Excellence, included “I’m First” t-shirts and pins, a virtual speaker and cultural cookie baggies. The Network was also having students submit “I am first” selfies … Continue reading Gustavus celebrates first-generation students
