I found the article on this issue raises some valuable points that I believe are reflective of the majority of the student body. However, as a participant, I found many assumptions in this article to be stereotypical and uninformed. First, the class had never set out with the goal of “truly experiencing homelessness. ”We knew it would be nothing near the actual experience of being … Continue reading Re: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team wrested the top spot in the MIAC away from rival St. Thomas this past weekend by beating the Tommies 1-0 on Saturday night. The Gusties won in front of the home crowd after losing the previous night at St. Thomas, their first loss of the season. Gustavus is now 5-1 in the MIAC, 7-1 overall and currently ranked in the … Continue reading Women’s Hockey: Look hot, play hot
Midway through the season, the Men’s Swimming & Diving team is still in contention for the MIAC Conference title. “The team’s goal is always to win conference. On the men’s side, we are still in the fight for the conference title,” Junior Billy Schultze said. In order to take the title, team members feel that they need to continue to improve as a group. “We … Continue reading Men’s swimming: One lap at a time
After their first tournament in Eau Claire was canceled this past weekend due to the weather conditions, the Men’s Club Volleyball team will play in its first competition of the season in River Falls, Wisc. this weekend. The tournament, hosted by River Falls, will include teams from some of the smaller public schools in Wisconsin, such as Eau Claire along with a few MIAC schools … Continue reading Club Volleyball: Not just for the ladies
The Weekly is excited to announce that its website was recently recognized by The Associated Collegiate Press as a 2010 ACP Online Pacemaker Finalist. Only two other publications in Minnesota are on the list of top news sites. We received a plaque in the mail recently, shown above. Continue reading Weekly is a 2010 ACP Online Pacemaker Finalist
Papers, projects, presentations, and tests. These are the things that Gusties are thinking about right now. As we approach the end of the semester, I wanted to remind you of The Weekly’s publication schedule. We have just one more issue this year, Fri., Dec. 10. During the January Interim Experience Term, The Weekly will publish two issues, on Jan. 14 and Jan. 21. Holiday greetings … Continue reading Weekly December and January Publications
The Center for International and Cultural Education sponsors an International Photo Contest annually. Photos are submitted by students who have studied abroad in the past two years. The Gustavus community votes on the photos, and the winning photos are displayed in the Campus Center hallway, this year starting Nov. 18. Pictured are the top three in the popular vote. Winners in the other categories were … Continue reading International photo contest winners
The International Festival, a culmination of cultural education and entertainment, is returning to the Gustavus campus to give the community an opportunity to experience a world of diversity. The festival, scheduled for Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m., will be hosted in Alumni Hall. This annual event is an outlet for students with diverse cultural backgrounds, international students and those who have studied abroad to share … Continue reading Explore the International Festival
