Late Monday night several tired but accomplished Gusties returned to campus after traveling to Washington, D.C. on a 40-hour-long round trip to protest the extension of the Keystone XL pipeline. The Keystone extension would be an addition to an already functioning system; essentially it would be adding a more direct route for the tar sands oil to flow from Canada to refineries in Texas. “Because … Continue reading Students travel to Washington, D.C. to protest Keystone Pipeline

Chinese New Year, also refered to as the Spring Festival and the Lunar New Year, is celebrated by millions across the globe. It is held as the most significant holiday in China. The New Year is a time for people to take time off of work and visit the members of their extended families. It’s a time when families come together and simply spend time … Continue reading Chinese New Year event connects students with traditions

The Campus Activities Board kicked off Frost Week last Monday for the second consecutive year. It was brought back in 2012 after almost three decades in hibernation. “It’s a kickoff to spring semester for students,”CAB Special Events Committee Co-President Jenny Marquette said. Frost Week was a Greek-run tradition from 1949-1984 and held activities such as a hula contest and an election of a  “frost queen.” … Continue reading Frost Week introduces new events; brings back favorites