This past week, October 8-12, was Coming Out Week on campus. The events were put on by the Queer and Questioning organization. National Coming Out Day was Thursday October 11. The Q & Q group has already hosted mixers and meetings this school year. This week was a time of celebration for the members. Coming Out Day has been a day of lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Continue reading Gustavus celebrates Coming Out Week
Monday, October 1 Campus Safety observed an attempted theft of Gustavus property. Campus Safety referred two students to the Campus Conduct System. Tuesday, October 2 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Mattson Hall for student that fainted. The student was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm in Southwest Hall. It was set off by a … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/12/18)
Walktober is a monthlong event organized by the Peer Assistants which “invites students to bring awareness of the benefits physical activity has on mental health,” by getting outside to take themed walks around campus between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the first three Thursdays of the month. On Thursday, October 4, the theme for the day was a Poker Walk. The theme on Thursday, … Continue reading Walktober welcomes walking: Peer Assistants host three mental health awareness walks
On Thursday, Oct 4, Gustavus faculty, staff and students were able to attend a lecture given by Professor Rebecca Benefiel, professor of classics and Department Chair, at Washington and Lee University. In her lecture, Professor Benefiel discussed how to relate ancient street art to the lives of civilians in that time. “Professor Benefiel’s talk was about analyzing ancient graffiti to learn more about the daily … Continue reading Classics professor discusses ancient graffiti
On Friday Oct. 12, 2018, Gustavus Adolphus College welcomes a group of artists from the Minnesota Opera to lead a vocal master class and perform in an evening concert. The MN Opera Artist concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. this Friday as part of the Gustavus Artist Series. The Gustavus Artist Series is a collaborative project centered on music, theater, dance, and art aiming … Continue reading Gustavus artist series: Minnesota Opera
Sarah Hinderman is a Gustie in her junior year currently studying abroad in Italy. So far, her trip has been going very well and she is more than excited for the rest of it. Hinderman said that she has always known that she wanted to study abroad. “My mom actually lived in England for her entire senior year of high school and got really close … Continue reading Tales from abroad: Sarah Hinderman
Ryan Guenther proves that it doesn’t take long to find your fit at Gustavus. Guenther transferred from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to Gustavus this fall to begin his junior year. He is a Physical Education and Health major from Owatonna, Minnesota. Transferring to a different school in the middle of your college career is no doubt a daunting thought for most students. However, Guenther’s … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ryan Guenther
Throughout her time at Gustavus, sophomore Megan Witte has tried to make the most of her college experience by sticking to the passion she loves most: dance. Witte is from Cloquet, Minnesota which is three hours away from campus up north right near Duluth. She started dancing when she was only a baby at the age of one, and went to the same studio for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Megan Witte
It’s that time of year yet again. Leaves are changing colors, classes are in full swing, there are tons of spooky decorations all over campus, and a lot of people are preparing themselves for any and all Halloween celebrations. The spooky season is upon us, and like every year, there are many people who are filled with a lot more Halloween spirit and excitement than … Continue reading No tricks, just a lot of treats
