I do love the summer. In the beginning, I can’t see from one side of it to the other. I like the texture of those fat bills of time that I clutch in my hands, ready to spend them as freely as Snoop Dogg. Days become hazy with heat and humidity, and those slap happy summer afternoons melt into each other, rendering dates nothing more … Continue reading Changing with the season
The Gustavus Football team opened camp Aug. 21, 2010. The team has been building to improve upon a 2009 season that yielded a 4-6 record and a tie for fourth place in the MIAC Conference. They have not placed higher than fourth in the conference in the last seven years, posting an overall record of 30-40 in that span. Hopefully, a new decade will offer … Continue reading Kicking off the season
I’ve been a self-described baseball fanatic for almost a decade. After all of the games I’d seen and people in baseball I’d met, I didn’t think that I could possibly do much else relating to the national pastime that I hadn’t already done. It’s funny how 10 weeks in baseball paradise will change your mind so quickly. I received my call from the National Baseball … Continue reading Internship of Hall of Fame proportions
Thursday, September 2 A student reported some suspicious activity that occurred in Southwest Hall. A student reported the theft of a Gustavus owned loveseat from Uhler Hall that was later found. Friday, September 3 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Norelius Hall. Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in front of Norelius Hall. Campus Safety responded to a medical assist on the … Continue reading Sept. 2 – Sept. 5 Safety Report
First-year orientation is always a blur, with an activity-packed schedule and days full of countless new faces. The Gustie Welcome Celebration is the culmination of all of this organized chaos, and it is something even upperclassmen look forward to. Continue reading Food, flight and fun: Welcome to Gustavus
Homesickness. Roommate issues. Sexuality. Responsible decisions. These are just some of the topics that the Peer Assistants (PAs) cover in The Inside Scoop, a series of skits geared toward first-year students. There will be three sessions that Greeter Groups will be attending on Saturday, September 4, at 12:30, 1:20 and 2:10 p.m. “We talk in a humorous way about a lot of the uncomfortable situations … Continue reading College myths busted at The Inside Scoop
Senior Communication Studies Major Bergit Nerheim is a Gustie through and through. She chose to go to Gustavus after visiting a couple schools, and the strong sense of community really felt right to her. Everyone greeted each oter in the halls and was extremely friendly, which really appealed to her. This is very reflective of her personality. “Bergit never fails to have a friendly smile … Continue reading Greeter of the Week: Bergit Nerheim
This week’s campus movie is a modern spin on the ‘80s classic, The Karate Kid. Director Howard Zwart has the remake follow a similar course as the original, with main differences being the location of the film (set in Beijing, China) and the cast. Those of us who loved the original Karate Kid can take solace in the fact that the plot stays relatively the … Continue reading Campus Movie: The Karate Kid
As orientation week kicks off, life at Gustavus can get kind of crazy. Getting acquainted with your new roommate, attending Greeter Groups and learning the ropes of the campus can be overwhelming and chaotic. In all of this chaos, be sure to take time to visit some of Gustavus’s most unique features. Take a stroll in the Arboretum, check out the Echo Circle or just … Continue reading What’s What at GAC
