Gustavus softball works hard and plays hard

Before each game the softball team warms up with a round of hacky sack, and they can often be seen practicing around campus. This new tradition emerged from the team’s love of spending time together. The Gusties have no intention of slacking on the field, however, after a 2012 season where the team was 30-9 overall and 20-2 in the conference. They just know it’s … Continue reading Gustavus softball works hard and plays hard

Vikings trade Harvin, re-sign others

The official 2013 year began this week for the NFL, which starts with trading players and signing free agents on the market. The Minnesota Vikings had a busy start to their new year and they did not go unnoticed. The Vikings traded Wide Receiver Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday. In exchange for Harvin, the Vikings received the Seahawks’ 2013 first round and … Continue reading Vikings trade Harvin, re-sign others

Calendar (3/8/13)

The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather excerpts from some of Russell Crowe’s songs in Les Misérables that we couldn’t understand. Friday, Mar. 8 Yoga in a Sacred Space: Christ Chapel 7 a.m. Don’t quote me on this, but I think the Gus Bus is taking students to Tibet. Yoga with Brenda: Lund 224 … Continue reading Calendar (3/8/13)

Campus Safety Report (3/8/13)

Monday, February 25 •  A student reported a theft of personal property from a common area in Prairie View. Tuesday, February 26 •  Campus Safety investigated a report of property damage and attempted breaking and entering at Beck Hall. • A Gustavus student reported a theft from his motor vehicle on College grounds. Wednesday, February 27 • An employee reported suspicious activity to Campus Safety. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/8/13)

Building Bridges speakers spark controversial debates

Distinguished as nationally renowned speakers, activists, and professors, Dr. Angela Davis and Dr. Marc Lamont Hill will serve as the keynote presenters for the 18th Annual Building Bridges Conference: Sentenced for Life: Confronting the Calamity of Mass Incarceration. Taking place on Mar. 9, the day-long conference will focus on the injustices of the United States prison and criminal justice system. “Most of our students know … Continue reading Building Bridges speakers spark controversial debates

Building Bridges engages students with theater, workshops, and action piece

The 18th Annual Building Bridges Conference will commence with a piece from the social-justice performance troupe I Am We Are (IAWA). IAWA has been focusing on their introductory performance for the conference since mid-Feb. “We’re covering different point-of-views relating to mass incarceration in a broader sense,” IAWA member and Junior Theatre Major Comfort Dolo said. “Our goal is to give the attendees their first exposure … Continue reading Building Bridges engages students with theater, workshops, and action piece

Zakes Mda gives African studies inaugural lecture: Write what you don’t know

This Monday, South African playwright, author, and poet Zakes Mda flew into Minneapolis from the University of Ohio on the heels of the flurries. Mda arrived at Gustavus on Tuesday morning and spent a large portion of the day answering students’ questions in English Professor Elizabeth Baer’s Senior Seminar and African Literature & Film courses. Both classes recently finished reading Mda’s Ways of Dying (1995) … Continue reading Zakes Mda gives African studies inaugural lecture: Write what you don’t know

Interfaith Space evolves to fit changing needs of campus

There is a committee at Gustavus comprised of students and faculty who are dedicated to the new Interfaith Space and getting students involved it. One of those students is Senior, Joe Dipple, who has helped run a meditation group for three years which takes place every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dipple feels that it is extremely important to have this space on … Continue reading Interfaith Space evolves to fit changing needs of campus