Sexual assault, rape culture, and related topics have been frequently discussed on campus as a result of a successful Building Bridges conference and some negative backlash in response to it. This week, I looked into the process that one would go through if they have been sexually assaulted, raped, or have experienced some other form of sexual misconduct at Gustavus. Dean of Students JoNes VanHecke … Continue reading How to Report Sexual Misconduct at Gustavus

Think you know where everything is on campus? Take a chance and guess where these places are— the answers might surprise you. Continue reading Gustavus Places Less Traveled

Hundreds of students graduate from Gustavus every year. These Gustavus graduates go on to hold a wide array of occupations, volunteer for a wide spectrum of organizations, and find their purpose in life in a variety of ways. Some of these alums even achieve state-wide or nation-wide fame. The timeline below illustrates some of the most famous people to once grace the halls of Gustavus … Continue reading They went to Gustavus?

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 majority of the campus population can participate in. However, there are also new traditions developing that have been created by different groups of current students … Continue reading Unique Gustie Traditions

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 during December and January. There are a wide variety of activities to keep winter-lovers busy in the Mankato/Saint Peter area during the chilly months. The … Continue reading Walking in a Gustie Wonderland

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 happens when something on campus could be destroying that sense of community? Confession sites and mobile apps have become a popular trend within the last … Continue reading Yik, Yak, Yuk?: Being anonymous gives students a sense of power that doesn’t always help the community