A truly democratic government cannot work effectively without voting participation by the governed population. American citizens, fortunate to live in a democratic republic, are able to influence issues at the federal, state, and local level by voting for representatives who share their views and by voting directly on select laws or policies at the state and local level. Given the voter turnout in America, fluctuating around … Continue reading No Vote, No Voice
May Day, or International Workers’ Day, happened on May 1, and it seems to me that we have never been more ready to celebrate it. Gustavus has been celebrating it through the MAYDAY! Peace Conference for thirty-six years. This year’s celebration occurred on May 27, and its theme was “Divestment & Reinvestment: Making Money Count.” Specifically, it was about the divestment from dirty energy such … Continue reading May Day’s Radical History
In Sept. 2014, standing outside a party talking with friends, a young man approached me and aggressively grabbed my crotch. Drunk and in shock, I said “No!” and stumbled back from him. He sneered at me and then slipped around the side of the house back into the night. Later, I learned that before he groped me, he had also stuck his hands down another … Continue reading Silence is Consent
As this school year comes to a close, Gusties are able to reflect on the success their Student Senate has had this past year. The Senate sought out this year to be more accessible and transparent to Gustavus students in order to more accurately represent the students and their needs and wants of the school. Over the course of the year, they have changed a … Continue reading A Year with the Student Senate
Tuesday, May 4th, 2016 the Gustavus Mentoring Program had its annual Banquet. The mentoring program started in 2009. Many Gusties have taken advantage of the program to gain insight from experienced adults in the fields they are looking to go into after graduation. Every year the mentoring program runs officially from October to May. The program starts with a kickoff event up in the Twin … Continue reading Gustavus celebrates the Mentoring Program
Monday, April 25 • Campus Safety was called for a medical assist at Health Service in the Jackson Campus Center. One student was transported to the hospital. • Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to a suspected drug violation in Norelius Hall. Tuesday, April 26 • Campus Safety responded to a suspected drug violation in Norelius hall. One student was referred to the campus conduct … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (5/6/16)
Make way Gustavus! The newest source for news and entertainment has just arrived! Last month, a group of students officially launched Her Campus’ newest chapter at Gustavus. The Gustavus chapter was initiated by Junior Natalie Schlager, a Communication Studies major. She was joined in founding the new chapter by Juniors Katie Allen, an English and Environmental Studies double major, and Shailagh Lannon, a Communication Studies … Continue reading Her Campus Arrives at Gustavus
With the end of the academic year coming, Gustavus Women in Leadership wraps up their year as well. The end of the year for GWiL means the annual conference. This year’s GWiL conference turned out to be their biggest turnout yet. Gustavus Women in Leadership was established in 2012 and has been inspiring women and providing opportunities for them ever since. As one of the … Continue reading GWIL Conference is most successful thus far
Worship Leader, A Christian Ministry in the National Parks, Big Sur, California Olivia Gori, Junior, Woodbury, MN A summer of outdoor adventure awaits junior Oivia Gori as she travels to Big Sur State Park in California. A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP) is a multi-denominational Christian organization that provides an opportunity for Christians to find employment and demonstrate their faith to visitors at … Continue reading Working Hard or Hardly Working?
What has been a dream of yours? “I’ve always dreamed of traveling around the world. I still haven’t been outside of the country, so I still need to work on that part. But I still love just traveling around the states and visiting all of national parks. I love it, and seeing God’s beauty and creation firsthand is wonderful for me.” What has been a … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (5/6/16)
