The Gustavus Men’s Hockey team’s season came to a close on Saturday with a 6-3 loss to Hamline. They finished the year with a 6-14-5 record overall and a 5-8-3 record in the MIAC. Although not the season they wanted, the Gusties are returning all but two skaters next year. Unfortunately, seniors Gavin Tufte and Darren Lapic have finished their careers in black and gold. … Continue reading Men’s Hockey season in the books
Former United States representative Mike Ferguson once observed that “America’s doctors, nurses and medical researchers are the best in the world. But our healthcare system is broken.” I agree with this astute observation. If a politician makes this statement, then there is indeed something wrong with this situation. Pharmaceutical companies control the cost of medication. The CEOs of these companies argue that the prices set … Continue reading A Diseased Big Pharma
In an age of living dominated by science and technology, people are beginning to put less value in studying classic literature. What is classic literature? Many would argue that it is a piece of poetry, a book, or an article written long ago, such as Homer’s Iliad or Dante’s Divine Comedy, both of which still receive recognition today. However, for the purposes of this article, … Continue reading Classics Never Go Out of Style
Welcome to 2016! For people in my class this is a wonderful year of jubilation, thesis writing, capstones, and seminars. As we come to the end of this year it would seem as though commencement is really just about the only important thing besides figuring out what to do next. Oh, and moving, and paying back student loans, and confronting the realities that the “real … Continue reading Between a Rock and a Hard Place
On February 16, Gustavus welcomed Dr. Shatki Butler to our campus’ Alumni Hall. Dr. Butler is an esteemed facilitator, lecturer, trainer, and activist around race and social justice. Dr. Shatki Butler is the founder and President of World Trust, which is an organization established for racial equity and utilizes methods such as films and seminars to educate thousands of people each year about racial justice … Continue reading Dr. Shatki Butler hosts workshop at Gustavus “Understanding White Culture as a 21st Century Leadership Skill”
Marcia J. Bunge, Professor of Religion and the Bernhardson Distinguished Chair of Lutheran Studies, was one of eight religious scholars invited to serve as a national advisor for a ground-breaking exhibit on world religions entitled “Sacred Journeys” held at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The exhibit was created in collaboration with the National Geographic Society and funded by a 1 million dollar grant from the … Continue reading Gustavus professor helps open museum exhibit “Sacred Journeys” at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Monday, February 15 • Campus Safety responded to a medi- cal assist at the Lund Center. • The Campus Safety Director was notified by a Campus Security Authority of a sexual assault that occurred in 2014. Tuesday, February 16 • Campus Safety responded to a medi- cal assist at the Jackson Campus Center for an injured employee. • Campus Safety responded to a suspected drug … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (2/26/16)
Secretary of State Steve Simon was on the road last week, making stops in Scott, Le Sueur, Blue Earth, Nicollet, Sibley, and McCleod Counties. He travelled to talk about business services, domestic violence prevention and to talk about the upcoming 2016 election to a variety of people, including students. On Thursday February 18, Simon hit the road again making stops in St. Peter and the … Continue reading Minnesota’s Secretary of State visits Steve Simon sits down with Gusties
While in college, one in 5 women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted. However, more than 90% of sexual assault victims on college campuses do not report the assault. Although Gustavus is a relatively small school it is still susceptible to dangerous situations. It is important for students to remain not only cautious, but aware of what the college’s policies and resources … Continue reading Sexual Violence on Campus: kNOw MORE
What is a good education to you? “A good education is one where I can come away knowing that I learned something substantial. It has to be substantial enough that I can effectively take it into my workplace and surrounding community to better not only myself but also all of the people around me.” What would an education need in order to accomplish those goals? … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (2/26/16)
