Over the past year, a new Facebook account was formed, highlighting Gustavus students with their thoughts, stories, and a picture. Modeled after Humans of New York, Beneath the Crown is a way for social media users to see and understand fellow students, faculty, and staff of the College. Creator Senior History Major Nick Theisen finds people around campus who look like they have some time … Continue reading Beneath Beneath the Crown
Starting Saturday May 2, the the Senior Art Majors Exhibition will be showcasing in the Hillstrom Museum of Art on the first floor of Jackson Campus Center. There will be an opening reception on Saturday during Honors Day from 4-6 p.m. The pieces will be showcased in the museum until Graduation Commencement on May 31. These are pieces from some of the students being showcased. … Continue reading Showcasing Senior Artwork
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?
Printed student newspapers didn’t start at Gustavus until 1891,with the Annual Messenger appearing in May. Within a couple years, the name changed to Vox Collegii, then Heimdall, then Gustaviana before settling on Gustavus Adolphus Journal. The paper was published monthly and released over 2,000 copies in six years. The money made from selling the papers was given to the Campus Library. Until 1899, the papers … Continue reading The Gustavian Weekly Celebrates 95 Years
What would a Gustie sporting event be without its cheering section? Fans have always been a key part of any Gustie sporting event, providing encouragement and celebration for every play of the game. “Having fans is a great advantage whenever we play. When other teams come to Gustavus, the fans definitely have an impact on the game. They bring extra energy and help us when … Continue reading C’mon you Gusties!
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 newscast that showcased St. Peter. The two news anchors, Amelia Santaniello and Mark Rosen, were able to explore the food options in the cafeteria and … Continue reading DIY: Caf Creations
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
