Political “dialogue,” such as it is, lacks in this country. I’ve asked myself on numerous occasions why this is so. I’ve decided that a key part of the answer to this question is the art of listening. Most people seem to be incapable of this art. Oh sure, they sit there and nod their head, but in their mind they are already thinking of what … Continue reading The art of listening and persuasion
I am writing in regards to the recent naming of Gustavus as a “Green College” by the Princeton Review. I think this is really interesting, for lack of a better word, because I have realized after being here for three years now that the majority of Gustavus students don’t actually give a shit about “being Green” or not. The “Guide to 286 Green Colleges” is … Continue reading Green college
The Gustavus Women’s Tennis team is one meet away from an undefeated MIAC season. On Saturday the Gusties will face Carleton to determine which will be the 2010 MIAC regular season Champion. The match will be held at the Swanson Tennis Center at 1:00 p.m. Currently Gustavus is ranked at the top of the MIAC with Carleton coming in a close second. The Gusties are … Continue reading Gustie Women look to clinch 19th consecutive regular season title
After a strong start to the non-Conference schedule, the Gustavus Baseball team has limped to a 12-18 record, which includes a woeful 4-10 mark in Conference play. After Tuesday’s sweep at the hand of Concordia, Gustavus has now lost seven of its last nine games heading into the final ten games of the regular season. “We came into this season with high expectations because we … Continue reading Baseball team struggling in Conference play
The Gustavus Women’s Golf team has begun the season with three straight first- place finishes at the Augustana Invitational, St. Thomas Invitational and Carleton Invitational. Since the season began this spring, the Women’s Golf team scored low and took home trophies. They started April with a bang as they placed first on the opening day of the Augustana Invitational. Junior Captain Katie Schenfeld placed first … Continue reading National bid safe bet for Gustie golfers
Monday, April 19 Campus Safety was called to Lund center for a medical assist. Two students were cited for Drug and Narcotics violation outside of Pittman Hall. One student was cited for Drug equipment violation. One student was cited for underage consumption of alcohol and underage possession of alcohol. Wednesday, April 21 Two Gustavus students reported a theft from an unlocked locker in Lund Center. … Continue reading April 19 -25 Safety Report
The Gustavian Weekly is hiring for the 2010-2011 year! We are looking for editors to assign and edit stories, business staffers to handle business matters, and more. We offer students the opportunity to work on a real newspaper in a supportive environment. For more information about available positions, see this page. We encourage all interested Gustavus students to apply! Applications are due tomorrow, Wednesday, April … Continue reading Weekly Staff Applications due tomorrow, Wed., April 28!
On Wednesday, April 28, the Gustavus community will stop to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the 30th annual MAYDAY! Conference. Designed as a free educational opportunity open to students, faculty, staff and local community members, each year the MAYDAY! Conference addresses an issue that relates to social justice, global peace and/or human rights. Richard Leitch, associate professor of political science and this year’s … Continue reading MAYDAY! focuses on imagining and enacting peace
Summer is the time to experience new and exciting things; it’s a time to wear less clothing, to get a tan, to drive with the windows down. Summer is a time of new music and new opportunities to see your favorite bands live. The months of June, July and August are a busy time of year for the festival aficionado. With so much variety, it … Continue reading Summer Music Musts
