DIY: Caf Creations
February 13, 2015
As Gusties, we have been told many times that we have an amazing cafeteria. In January, Niche Rankings gave the Marketplace 4.4 out of 5, giving them a seventh place ranking nationally. Recently, the Caf was featured on a WCCO […]
Unique Gustie Traditions
January 23, 2015
Traditions are a large part of a Gustavus experience, from traying down Old Main Hill to taking pictures at the Gustavus Entrance sign to eating Frost Your Owns. The traditions we have adapted over the years are something that a […]
Walking in a Gustie Wonderland
December 5, 2014
Snow has started to accumulate around The Hill and the temperature has started to drop, which means it’s time to either curl up in a warm room or make the trek outside to find something to do in the snow […]
Hungry and Homeless in Minnesota
November 21, 2014
You may have seen dozens of students on campus carrying around sleeping bags and cardboard boxes, and sleeping in hallways this past week. These students, combined with the cardboard signs hanging around campus with homelessness and hunger facts, are raising […]
Yik, Yak, Yuk?: Being anonymous gives students a sense of power that doesn’t always help the community
November 14, 2014
When students are asked “Why did you come to Gustavus?” a common response is “I loved the feeling of community.” It is one of our five core values clearly printed on a pillar in the Evelyn Young Dining Room. What […]
Blast From the Past: A look at pop culture, politics, and Gustavus news from 10 years ago
November 7, 2014
While friends are posting throwback pictures, reminiscing on the past, we sometimes forget how fast time goes. In 2004, most current college students were in the prime of elementary school, sometimes unaware of the world around them. For example, while […]