Author: Max Beyer
Protesters to arrive at Gustavus for candidates forum
Gustavus is preparing for a group of protesters at today’s Gubernatorial candidates forum. The protest has been organized by Friends of the RNC 8, a group supporting the eight accused of planning violence in connection with the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul. The protesters will be on campus to pressure Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner to dismiss felony charges against the eight. The … Continue reading Protesters to arrive at Gustavus for candidates forum
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Our Story Conference
PASO hosts author Wendy Coakley-Thompson in study of interracial relationships One of the many events that the Pan Afrikan Student Organization (PASO) hosts on campus is the Our Story Conference. This year the conference focuses on the topic of interracial dating. Throughout the week leading up to the main event on Saturday, Nov. 7, PASO has hosted activities on campus to promote the conference, such … Continue reading Our Story Conference
Board of Trustees considers student and faculty seats
As many Gustavus students are aware, when concerns about College policy are raised, it is not the Student Senate or the faculty that has the authority to make sweeping changes. Instead, this power is vested in the institution’s Board of Trustees. Currently, the Board does not have a seat among its members for either direct student or faculty representation. However, the Board has recently moved … Continue reading Board of Trustees considers student and faculty seats
Student Senate reconsiders visitation policies
Housing committee examines student concerns with visitation policies Leaving home to go to college is a life-changing experience. Not only does it allow adolescents to mature and grow personally, it gives young adults the responsibility of making their own choices and relying on themselves. This type of growth and maturation are central to the Gustavus experience as a whole. When students are not attending class, … Continue reading Student Senate reconsiders visitation policies
SAE gains national charter, becoming first national fraternity
Several students on campus participate in greek life, yet very few of us take the time to think about how these organizations came to be. After two years of hard work and perseverance, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity that was created in 2007 has gained national recognition. Nov. 21, 2009 will mark their official acceptance as a national chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. SAE is … Continue reading SAE gains national charter, becoming first national fraternity
Film Fatale
Movies have been a major part of American culture since they first appeared in the late 1800s. As film changed and developed into how we see it today, they became more and more prevalent in our society. With hundreds of movies made each year, it’s quite obvious that film is an art form that is here to stay. Movies offer a way to escape from … Continue reading Film Fatale
Adam Toppin: Taking Gustavus’ core values to heart
Co-President of the Campus Activities Board (CAB) Executive Board and Senior Management Major Adam Toppin has had a good run at Gustavus Adolphus College. He is an extremely dedicated and committed member of the Gustavus community. In addition to his work on CAB, he also is the Student Activities Intern, and he is devoted to the Leadership Development Program on campus. “I’m really glad he … Continue reading Adam Toppin: Taking Gustavus’ core values to heart
Dancing with the Profs: A new year brings a new show
On Saturday, Nov. 7, students, faculty and staff alike will have the opportunity to see their colleagues compete in “Dancing with the Profs.” The annual dance competition favorite is a fundraiser started by alumnus and former CAB member Mike Marcotte. Its fourth annual show will take place in Alumni Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $2, and all the proceeds from the event will go … Continue reading Dancing with the Profs: A new year brings a new show