If you’re a senior at Gustavus, graduation is approaching. In 37 days, the class of 2008 will walk across Hollingsworth Field and into the real world of debt, car payments and health insurance. Chances are most seniors don’t need to be reminded of this fact; if the steady stream of mailings hasn’t served as an adequate reminder, then parents have likely finished the job. “Contemplating … Continue reading Cleaning house in your head
Habitat for Humanity Presents: Act! Speak! Build! Week If you’re planning on attending the Ben Folds concert on Saturday you might want to consider finishing your homework the next day and fitting in a good night’s sleep. According to the Gustavus Habitat for Humanity executive board, it’s going to be a big week. From Monday, April 21 to Sunday, April 27, Gustavus will join other … Continue reading Making a Statement: Raising Awareness About Homelessness
1 in 6 Women and 1 in 33 Men are Survivors of Sexual Assault. In the comfort of our small and isolated community, it is easy to forget that crimes occur at Gustavus. They are not limited to speeding tickets and drinking violations, either. Sexual assault happens here. In fact, college students are especially vulnerable to sexual violence. According to a 2002 study conducted by … Continue reading TAKING A STAND: CAN GUSTIES STOP SEXUAL ASSAULT?
On March 19, 2008 the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq passed. Gustavus students in protest of the war held a candle-light vigil in front of the campus center, placing them in a category with fellow protesters across the country. Two weeks ago several hundred protestors joined for another march on the capitol in Washington D.C. I had the opportunity to accompany 17 members … Continue reading Protesting for Peace: One Gustie Hits the Hill… Capitol Hill
Riding it out on campus: Professor Philip Bryant English Professor Philip Bryant will be discussing his experiences in chapel on Monday, March 17. He weathered the storm in Confer-Vickner with an exchange professor from China who was also in the building. When she told him her plans to walk home, he encouraged her to waituntil the storm had passed. Because of her limited English skills … Continue reading In Their Own Words: 10 years later Gusties share their stories…
Each year when January rolls around and the temperature dips into the negative numbers, it’s easy to envy the many Gustavus students spending the month abroad. If jealousy has not occurred for you yet, pictures of sunsets over warm beaches might do the trick. “We are not here to help students find new beaches around the world,” however, said Director of the International Education Office … Continue reading Globe trotting Gusties
Before reading another word of this article, I suggest that you find a red marker (any bold color will do), open up your student planner and flip to the month of April. Then, draw a big X on Saturday, April 19. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) recently announced that artist Ben Folds is scheduled to entertain Gusties that day for this year’s big concert. “I … Continue reading Ben Folds… LIVE!
