We all know what happens come May: the safety net of college tears away and you plummet into the real world. In other words, the days of sleeping until noon and eating Easy Mac are gone. With those days near and dear, some of the older and wiser of Gustavus provide their insight for the Class of 2017. “Dare to be wise: begin now. The … Continue reading Class of twenty seventeen
Known for its strong academics, qualified professors, and welcoming community, Gustavus is home to a variety of distinctive opportunities. While some of these include more traditional moments like Homecoming and sporting events, there are many experiences unique to Gustavus. Below are just a few of the many possibilities Gusties have available to them! 1. Study Abroad Join over 50% of Gusties and study abroad during … Continue reading The Gustavus Bucket List
At a school where the values of community and faith are both prominent core values, many organizations aim to foster their existence. One of these organizations, Gustavus Youth Outreach, strives to share the word of Jesus Christ by engaging with youth ministry. Gustavus Youth Outreach (GYO) serves the community by providing planning and support for church lock-ins and service projects. Taking teams of three to … Continue reading Servant Leaders: Gustavus Youth Outreach
Beautiful Spring European Destinations: 1. Paleokastritsa, Corfu 2. Copenhagen, Denmark 3. Genoa, Italy 4. Blekinge, Sweden 5. Warsaw, Poland 6. Salcombe, England 7. Lisbon, Portugal 8. Bremen, Germany 9. Zagreb, Croatia 10. Edinburgh, Scotland 11. Kotor, Montenegro 12. Valetta, Malta 13. Llubljana, Slovenia April 22, 2017 Earth day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. How to Create Your … Continue reading Pinterest
Building Bridges is a student organization which focuses on educating community members on issues relating to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The organization hosts an annual conference each year which focuses on a current and relevant issue. Entirely student run, the conference includes keynote speakers, workshops, and more. Senior Gabe Grosshuesch and Junior Liza Long serve as this year’s Building Bridges Co-Chairs. Grosshuesch is … Continue reading Building Bridges and Uprooting Injustice
On campus, students have the opportunity to be a part of over 100 different student organizations which encourage community and leadership. One of these organizations includes Student Senate, which allows students to represent their peers while helping better the Gustavus community. Within Student Senate, students can occupy positions as residence hall representatives, class representatives, cabinet members, and co-presidents. Elections occur at the end of each … Continue reading SENATE: They’ll be there for you
In a 2011 study recounted in the New York Times, regular aerobic exercise was shown to have profound effects on the brain. Due to its many physical and personal benefits, college students are often encouraged to make time to exercise their body in addition to their brain. Students at Gustavus have this opportunity through participation in athletics, such as varsity, club, and intramural. However, the … Continue reading Commit to be Fit
On Jan. 21, 2017, over 3.5 million individuals came together to participate in the Women’s March on Washington and its hundreds of sister marches that occurred around the world. On this day, millions of people marched for the protection of legislation and policies regarding human rights and other issues, including women’s rights, healthcare reform, immigration reform, LGBTQ rights, racial equality, the environment, and freedom of … Continue reading Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights
Friday, November 25 marked the start of the year’s biggest shopping holiday, an occasion which has now stretched into a 4-day shopping frenzy. With the addition of days like “Small Business Saturday,” and “Cyber Monday,” many retailers offered discounts well into the beginning of this week. Online shopping reached new records, with consumers spending a total of $1.2 billion from their phones and tablets and … Continue reading Bricks versus Clicks
