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Gusties protesting for climate action at Groundswell.
Opinion

Groundswell day takes action in the face of apathy

On March 22, 400 Gustavus students, faculty, and staff gathered in Christ Chapel to demand changes to the curriculum and overall campus policies to confront climate change. These demands included sustainability education, administrative transparency, infrastructure, divestment from fossil fuels, and investment in renewable energy. Students wrote one hundred and twenty letters directly to President Bergman, who requested to see proof that the community was serious … Continue reading Groundswell day takes action in the face of apathy

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Opinion

Letter from the editor: a small printer jam

The Gustavian Weekly’s campus news stands have sat empty for the past few weeks after a closure of Adams Publishing-owned Cannon Valley Printing in Northfield, Minnesota. Between spring break,  Easter break and printing issues, the Weekly hasn’t been maintaining the weekly release we’ve always aimed for. Things like our printing partner over in Northfield, Minnesota shutting down unexpectedly puts a damper on our production. These … Continue reading Letter from the editor: a small printer jam

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Junior Matthew Montplaisr competes in the long jump during a home meet this season. The Gusties compete next at the Drake Relays April 6, 2019.
Sports & Fitness

Track and Field places at Carleton Relays: Hensch and Rooney post new school records

Both the Gustavus Women’s and Men’s Track and Field Teams seem to be hitting their midseason strides with strong performances at the Carleton Relays last weekend. In a meet that was highlighted by numerous individual personal records, the women took home first place while the men finished in second behind the University of Minnesota-Duluth (Division II). On the women’s side, seven different Gusties took home … Continue reading Track and Field places at Carleton Relays: Hensch and Rooney post new school records

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First-year Emily Kratz chips a ball onto the green during the Royal Match Invitational. The Gusties placed fourth out of eight teams at the invite.
Sports & Fitness

Women’s Golf competes at Royal Match: Gusties place fourth of eight teams with a score of 652

Following their seventh place finish amongst a pool of seventeen teams at the Illinois Wesleyan Invite on April 13, the Gustavus Women’s Golf team competed in the 2019 Royal Match at Deer Run Golf Club this past weekend. The two-day match consisted of eight schools from the MIAC, with Bethel University being the official host. After day one, the Gusties found themselves sitting in fourth … Continue reading Women’s Golf competes at Royal Match: Gusties place fourth of eight teams with a score of 652

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Sophomore Cole Pengilly winds up to throw a ball to first base.
Sports & Fitness

Baseball tops the MIAC with 10-4 record: Gusties riding on a seven game winning streak

After a loss to St. Thomas in game one April 16, Gustavus Baseball has been on fire and is currently on a seven game winning streak. The second game against St. Thomas was tied 5-5 but was suspended because it got too dark to play after ten innings and was pushed to April 24. The team holds an overall record of 19-9 and is looking … Continue reading Baseball tops the MIAC with 10-4 record: Gusties riding on a seven game winning streak

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (3/22/19)

Monday, March 4 No incidents reported Tuesday, March 5 Campus Safety found the odor of marijuana in Rundstrom Hall, students were in possession of paraphernalia and narcotics, 3 students referred to the campus conduct system. Wednesday, March 6 Campus Safety received a slip-and-fall report for at the bottom of the Library stairs. Thursday, March 7 Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm in Rundstrom Hall. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/22/19)

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Hillstrom Museum spotlights professor’s work: Associate Professor Priscilla Briggs presents recent India trip photos

Associate Professor of Art and Art History Priscilla Briggs recently exhibited a collection of photos from her visits to India in a Hillstrom Museum gallery titled “For The Gods.” The exhibit was accompanied by a personal gallery talk last Saturday, March 16, in which Briggs walked visitors through her photographs. The event was attended by both Gustavus students and members of the local art community. … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum spotlights professor’s work: Associate Professor Priscilla Briggs presents recent India trip photos

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ENACTUS partners with Dining Services to run a trial campus delivery system

This past weekend, the Evelyn Young Dining Hall implemented the first Caf Delivery Service. This project has been in the works for two years and was designed to give “students… something that works and something that makes their lives easier… We hope that our system will create impacts for the campus and the community by making grabbing dinner on a busy night a little less … Continue reading ENACTUS partners with Dining Services to run a trial campus delivery system

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As the snow began melting, water started pouring from the ceiling in the Uhler laundry room.
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Gusties are not without their snow days: Snow caused two campus closures and causes problems

From snow storms to flooding, 2019 has already been packed with extreme weather patterns, as well as tough challenges for the Facilities Management team to conquer as a consequence of these conditions. The first situation that Gustavus facilities employees had to deal with was the amount of snow that multiple winter storms brought onto campus. This caused issues with parking zones, as well as other … Continue reading Gusties are not without their snow days: Snow caused two campus closures and causes problems

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