Junior Molly Geske scores 1,000th career point

Junior Colleen Ruane (middle) and Senior Molly Mathiowetz (right) celebrate with Molly Geske after she scored her 1,000th career point in an 85-45 win against Augsburg. Geske scored 16 points in the contest, all coming in the first half. Her 1,000th point came on a runner in the lane with a couple minutes left in the first half. Geske has a career average of 13.3 … Continue reading Junior Molly Geske scores 1,000th career point

Men’s Hockey: Still standing

The Gustavus Men’s Hockey team is in the MIAC playoffs for the fifth straight season, giving itself a chance to repeat the magic of the last two seasons. Matching recent success has been difficult, as Gustavus finished the year 8-6-2 in the conference, earning the fourth seed in the MIAC playoffs on the final day of play. In 2009, the team finished second in the … Continue reading Men’s Hockey: Still standing

If you build it, they will come

With the completion of a Vikings season more frequently characterized by Brett Favre’s inappropriate text messages and the Metrodome roof collapse than the actual play of the Minnesota Vikings, plans for a new Vikings stadium seem to be gaining traction this off-season. Despite the inconvenience of the roof’s collapse in mid-December, causing the Vikings to play their last two home games at Ford Field in … Continue reading If you build it, they will come

Feb. 15 – Feb. 19 Safety Report

Tuesday, Feb. 15 A student reported another student communicating threats toward them. A female student reported an acquaintance sexual assault on campus property. Wednesday, Feb. 16 A Gustavus student reported an injury which occurred in Uhler Hall on Friday, Feb. 11. Thursday, Feb. 17 A Gustavus employee reported the loss of campus keys. Friday, Feb. 18 A student reported damage to property in Norelius Hall. … Continue reading Feb. 15 – Feb. 19 Safety Report

Student Senate Co-Presidential election underway

Student Senate is looking for new Co-Presidents, so be on the lookout for elections soon. Posters are all around campus, and buzz about the candidates for the new Co-Presidents of Student Senate for 2011-2012 has been circulating as well. Blake Gust and Kate Redden are in the running, as are Nick Prince and Jennifer Fox. Through their Gustavus e-mails, students will receive a ballot and … Continue reading Student Senate Co-Presidential election underway

Gusties prepare to fight cancer with annual Relay for Life

People across the United States have been actively fighting to find a cure for cancer for the past three decades. Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) is an organization that has been helping students everywhere in this fight, and the Gustavus campus is no exception. Fortunately, Gusties are fighting for a brighter future. This Sunday night, Feb. 20, marks the beginning of “Paint it Purple” week, hosted … Continue reading Gusties prepare to fight cancer with annual Relay for Life

Campus Safety changes escort policy

For many years now, Gustavus students have enjoyed the comfort and security of a Campus Safety Escort simply by calling the hotline. Recent changes, however, have  enabled Campus Safety vehicles to circuit a route around Gustavus.  The biggest change, though, is that there will be no more calling for escorts. Campus Safety has created a Campus Safety Mobile Escort route that a Campus Safety employee … Continue reading Campus Safety changes escort policy

Student IDs required for Dive admission

Since the beginning of Spring Semester, Gustavus students attending the Dive dances on Friday nights have been required to present their Gustavus IDs to the staff. There is no admittance to students who cannot provide their IDs from now on. “It was putting too much stress on people checking in guests and people who aren’t from Gustavus,” Campus Safety Officer Heather Wilmes said. “There’s only … Continue reading Student IDs required for Dive admission