Associate Professor and Chair of the Library, Julie Gilbert, answers a few questions students might have about using the library and it’s resources. When a student comes asking for help on a research paper, where do you start? In general, my job is to guide students to the resources they need, provide advice about next steps, troubleshoot issues, and invite students to think critically and … Continue reading Help from the Reference Librarians
Gustavus will be hosting its annual relay for life Friday April, 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. in Lund. Come support groups like the American Cancer Society and Colleges Against Cancer. Relay for Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society that brings together communities to remember loved ones as well as honor cancer survivors. Relay teams take turns walking a track or … Continue reading Relay for Life
Weather and Climate Why did you choose that class? Sounded fun, good way to get a Gen Ed out of the way Who taught it? Jeff La Frenierre What made the class enjoyable? Jeff La Frennierre, enjoyable labs, good atmosphere Would you recommend this class to other students? Yes. Great prof, almost made me rethink my major in Psy/Phi, I can say I learned a … Continue reading Best Extracurricular Classes
According to an article from the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School, only 11 percent of American college students sleep well. Forty percent feel well rested only two days a week. Sleep deprivation is a major problem for college students across the country. As we know, it’s recommended to get eight hours of sleep each night, especially since sleep affects the brain’s ability … Continue reading A Guide to Napping
Origami Swan instructions: 1. Start with cutting out a square piece of paper. 2. Fold in half to make a crease then unfold. 3. Fold the two edges into the center and crease so the paper resembles a kite shape. 4. Bring the bottom point of the kite up to the middle of the paper. 5. Repeat this process by bringing the swan’s head to … Continue reading How to Reuse Old Weeklys
Room Draw Basics When and where is is room draw? April 19th and April 22nd in Alumni Hall. What does my room draw number mean? It represents the order in which you can choose a room. It’s based on seniority so rising seniors will have the highest number and rising sophomores will have the lowest number. You’ll want to have a high room draw number. … Continue reading Room Draw Basics and FAQs
Coffee is the life-blood for most college students, so it’s good to know that coffee has more benefits than just keeping us awake. According the Harvard Health Blog, moderate coffee consumption, about three to four cups a day, has been linked various benefits including a longer life span. Though the exact reason for why drinking coffee might be beneficial is unknown, research has concluded that … Continue reading Coffee: a college student’s favorite cure-all
Natasha Behboudi Major: Elementary Education and Psychology What are your plans after Gustavus? After graduation I am hoping to get a teaching position close to the cities. What’s most exciting about the last semester of college? It is an exciting and scary feeling because of how unknown the future really is, but it is exciting to be with everyone knowing we all need to make … Continue reading Seniors Share their Thoughts on their Last Semester
The end of the semester is quickly approaching, but before students can enjoy the break there are finals that demand to be taken. For many students, finals mean late nights of studying, finishing projects and added stress. Self care and sleep can is often put aside to focus on studying. To help alleviate some general worries about finals, here are a few tips from students … Continue reading Finals Survival Guide
