The illumination of the incandescent lights lining the streets reveal the tango of Gustavus students, orchestrated by routine, on a Saturday night. A young man stumbling toward his next destination, two-stepping in the effort not to spill his open beer, women clad in outfits defying the chill of early February, cavorting in an attempt to keep pace, a lawn adorned in red and blue solo … Continue reading Drinking it All In: Alcohol Facts
Junior Jack Levy stood before the notorious red, white, and blue backdrop, just beneath the three looming x’s. As he gazed out in awe of Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel sitting before him, he realized that this was the single most professional performance he had ever been part of. He drew in one last deep breath to calm his nerves, and as he set the … Continue reading Juggling Club
It was a normal December afternoon when Alex Peck returned home to find a freshly sealed letter from Gustavus Adolphus College waiting for him on the counter. His ordinary December afternoon soon turned extraordinary when he opened the letter to find a confirmation of his acceptance to Gustavus Adolphus College. Like most prospective students, he was thirsty to find out exactly what he would be … Continue reading THE SOCIAL NETWORK @GUSTAVUS
Your student status is worth more than you think Your Gustavus student ID card (you know the one, that gold card tucked in the back of your wallet, held together with Scotch tape) gives you a number of privileges on campus, such as being able to get meals from the Caf or check out a book from the library, but the truth is, your ID … Continue reading Student Di$counts
Through engaging with fellow servicemen and bringing awareness to the campus community, student veterans at Gustavus learn to succeed in a different kind of environment, an environment where managing chaos means balancing schoolwork and family life, as opposed to leading fellow soldiers, sailors, airmen, or marines. Not every student follows the traditional path from high school to college to career. Some students never go on … Continue reading Student Veterans
Applying to graduate and professional school takes many months of hard work, but Gustavus students find support from faculty, staff, and peers to help them through the process of furthering their education. While many seniors at Gustavus are busy donning professional outfits for job interviews and diligently updating their LinkedIn accounts, a smaller number of juniors and seniors are in the middle of the nearly … Continue reading Stepping Stones to Success: Students Work Towards Graduate and Professional School
We’ve all heard them before: the story of the security guard whose ghost wanders through Old Main on his nightly rounds, the swimmer who drowned in the old pool and now searches for the locker room, and countless other stories of figures haunting the campus after their untimely deaths. The fact is, ghost stories at Gustavus are nothing new, yet we remain fascinated by them … Continue reading Hauntings on the Hill
Coming Out Week is an annual event sponsored by the Queers and Allies (Q&A) student organization. This year, Coming Out Week coincides with National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11. Not only is Coming Out Week a time for students to celebrate pride, but also a time to show support for one another. “It spreads the message that Gustavus is a loving community, supporting queers … Continue reading Coming Out Week 2013: Celebrating diversity & acceptance
Fall has arrived, which means it’s time to pack away the brightly colored tank tops, bro tanks, and shorts in favor of a warmer and more neutral-colored wardrobe. If you don’t already have these staples of fall fashion, be sure to head to your favorite store or thrift shop to get your closet ready for autumn. Ladies, you’ll want to invest in a cute, well-fitting … Continue reading Fall Fashion
