Kelsey Swanson ‘12 My time at Gustavus has proved to be such a vital and impactful part of my life after college. First and foremost, my dedication to academic excellence taught me a lot about hard work and the importance of high achievement. Outside of the classroom, my involvement in Greek Life, Women in Business Leadership, on-campus internships, and serving on a campus wide task … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Where Are They Now?

With more students than ever having access to smartphones, the rise in application use continues to grow. Although application categories such as games, music, and photos have a steady uprising, educational applications are now being recognized as useful for college students who are almost always on-the-go. For students who may need reminders and extra assistance with school deadlines, there are a surprising amount of applications … Continue reading Media Crazy: Most Used Apps at Gustavus

A Call For Justice “There is a possibility we have waited too long to give justice and freedom and equality to the oppressed races of the world.” The words of our ninth Gustavus president Edgar Carlson ring true today just as they did in 1957. A strong advocate for civil rights  that stemmed from his Christian beliefs, Carlson created what is now known as one … Continue reading Remembering our past to shape our future: Black History Month 2013

Meet the Members One in four college-aged women report experiences that meet the legal definitions of rape or attempted rape. With some of the highest statistics for sexual assault, college campuses around the country are working harder to provide safe resources and advocacy for their students, and Gustavus is no exception. Gustavus’ Sexual Assault Response Team, (SART), is made up of seven members of staff … Continue reading Sexual Assault Response Team:

…a struggle for peace after a century of conflict For nearly a century, the violence between Israel and the Palestinian territories has made the people of differing beliefs question their own ability to maintain peace. The conflict’s starting point is so long ago that it seems as though the unrest will never end and a solution for peace is still distant. Also known as the … Continue reading Israel and Palestine…

Impact felt near and far On October 22, what started out as a tropical wave formed into the largest recorded Atlantic hurricane in a matter of days. Affecting almost half of the United States, Hurricane Sandy hit the country with floods, destructive winds and power outages—killing almost 200 people and gaining the title of second costliest hurricane in history. Starting as three systems, Sandy began … Continue reading Hurricane Sandy