Jan. 13 – Jan. 16 safety report

Wednesday, January 13 Campus Safety was called to Norelius Hall for an alcohol violation. 2 non-students were trespassed from campus and 5 students were cited for underage consumption. Friday, January 15 Campus Safety was called to the International Center for a roommate domestic dispute. Saturday, January 16 Campus Safety was called to Norelius Hall, 2 students were cited for underage consumption and 1 non-student was … Continue reading Jan. 13 – Jan. 16 safety report

Gustie Knitters Craft a Community

The Fabric of Life, a January Interim Experience course, is out to knit together more than sweaters this month; it’s about knitting together a community. While there is a January Interim Experience class about the craft, the lab times on Monday and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 in the Nobel Hall Atrium during January are open for all students, faculty and community members to come … Continue reading Gustie Knitters Craft a Community

Dorm Cooking: The Art of Preparing Food with Limited Means

For anyone who’s ever wanted to learn how to cook, with somewhat limited means, this January the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is hosting four work shops entitled How to Cook. This program is dedicated to showing culinary challenged Gusties how to add more to their cooking repertoire with some delicious, easy meals. Although Gustavus boasts a nationally acclaimed cafeteria, sometimes it’s easier just to whip … Continue reading Dorm Cooking: The Art of Preparing Food with Limited Means

Rebekah Schulz: Global Citizen

Senior Communication Arts and Literature Teaching Major Rebekah Schulz has a strong interest in foreign culture. She has explored  this interest at Gustavus; through an African studies program she helped lead, her leadership role with Building Bridges, Spanish composition tutoring and a special January Interim Experience course. Workshop Africa This past December, Rebekah led a discussion group, called “Workshop Africa.” “The goal is to raise … Continue reading Rebekah Schulz: Global Citizen

Pathways for progress

At Gustavus, many of us have erected a wall of antipathy toward each other and our differences.  By exaggerating differences and divisions, this wall separates and paralyzes us from coming together on points of agreement in order to pursue practical progress and realistic reforms. The student-led Campus Initiative Program titled ‘Pathways to Progress’ is intended as a vehicle for tearing down this wall in order … Continue reading Pathways for progress

Flu Season

As we enter the flu season the media have reported numerous tips on how to stay healthy. While actively preventing illness is important to your health, there is another aspect which has received little attention. This is keeping track of your medical history so doctors know how best to treat you. According to a research paper published in BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, “in … Continue reading Flu Season

MIAC leading men’s basketball downs Tommies

2010 has been a fantastic handful of days for Mark Hanson’s squad, starting out the new year with a series of wins. After a rough pair of games in Hawai’i over Christmas, the Gusties welcomed MIAC foes warmly with convincing wins over Macalester and St. Olaf, extending their conference winning streak to six games. This past Saturday, Gustavus played host to Hamline. Despite a poor … Continue reading MIAC leading men’s basketball downs Tommies