James Freetly – Calendar Editor SPOILER ALERT – Grand Theft Auto IV & Red Dead Redemption Yes, I’ll admit I have killed my fair share of hookers. But it seems like your lay person thinks that every video game should come with a black cloak, top hat and dark London alley. Really, this activity takes place in primarily one game franchise, Grand Theft Auto, from Rockstar … Continue reading The Art of Gaming
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
Start seeking out your feather boas and heavy make-up. The drag show is coming. On Friday, Oct. 17, the student organization Queers & Allies (Q & A) will transform Evelyn Young Dining Room into a runway show fit for the daring, young students who will shake, flaunt and strut their gender-bending stuff to a panel of judges. The show will be emceed by Nina DiAngelo, … Continue reading An evening to celebrate who you are and strut your stuff.
Timeline: 1862: Pastor Eric Norelius starts a school in his church. in Red Wing, Minn. 1862:The School reopens in East Union, and was renamed “Minnesota Elementar Skola”. 1876: School opens for first time on the hill as Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. 1890: Commencement for the first graduating class of Gustavus. Each graduate was required to speak at commencement. 1891: The first college … Continue reading Gustavus 150 at a Glance
Editor-in-Chief Victoria Clark vclark@gac.edu (507) 381-8258 Managing Editor Kate Plager kplager@gac.edu (763) 843-5529 Web Editor Max Beyer mbeyer2@gac.edu (507) 351-0739 Advertisement Manager Scott Sahli ssahli@gac.edu (952) 250-4866 Advertisement Representative Emmett Russell erussell@gac.edu (218) 341-8669 News Editor Ben Miller bmiller5@gac.edu (763) 221-3919 Variety Editor Beth Schmidt eschmid4@gac.edu (612) 619-0156 Features Editor Chelsea Johnson cjohns25@gac.edu (952) 381-4700 Commentary Editor Ethan Marxhausen emarxhau@gac.edu (651) 269-5448 Calendar Editor James … Continue reading Meet the Weekly
Dr. JoNes VanHecke started as the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Gustavus on June 15, 2011. VanHecke received her bachelor’s degree from Gustavus, where she majored in Biology and Communication studies. VanHecke’s most recent position before coming to Gustavus was the Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Student Life at Central College, a liberal arts institution of higher education … Continue reading A Few New Faces at Gustavus
