Istanbul By Drew Ajer This past J-Term, 15 students, led by Turkish Political Science Asli Ilgit and Communication studies professor Leila Brammer had the opportunity to travel to Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey’s daunting overhaul to modern western customs, such as clothing, speaking, and dining has put Turkey at a crossroads between eastern and western cultures, and north and south economic spheres. During the trip, we were … Continue reading Tales From Studies Abroad

  1. Renting showshoes and skis is one way to have an adventure around the arboretum in the snow. Cross-country skis and snowshoes are available to anyone in the Gustavus community and can be rented from the Lund Athletic Center for $3.00 per day, $8.00 per weekend, and $15.00 for one week. 2. Feeling artistic? J-Term is the perfect time to start a big project: … Continue reading Work Hard, Play Hard: 15 Things to Do During J-Term

With the description “30 days and nights of literary abandon,” National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is practiced nationally and has become a stressful but rewarding time for writers around the world. Starting as a project that included a sole 21 participants, National Novel Writing Month now has over 250,000 participants, and a collective word count of 1.6 billion words. Writers must use the NaNoWriMo website … Continue reading NaNoWriMo

Newspaper Slippers What You’ll Need: – Stapler – Glue – Tape Disposable newspaper slippers are perfect for yardwork, painting and lounging outside. 1. For the soles, stack 12 pages of newspaper on top of one another. Draw an outline around both of your feet on the top page. 2. Staple the heel or side of the shape to hold the papers together, then cut out … Continue reading How to Reuse Your Old Weeklys

Living in a small town conjures images of friendly faces, safe streets and small town businesses that still know the meaning of customer service. Knowing your neighbors and the local business owners has always been a given for the residents of St. Peter; but can we also say the same for the students at Gustavus? Businesses like Patrick’s, The Co-op, River Rock and El Agave … Continue reading Characters of St. Peter: The Faces Behind the Businesses

Along with hosting one of the country’s favorite holidays, October is also known for showcasing a heavy but important subject:  Domestic Violence Awareness. Originally called the “Day of Unity”, Domestic Violence Awareness Month started as a day dedicated to activities conducted at local, state, and national levels. In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was held. Currently, DVAM is participated statewide and … Continue reading October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month