Just about any Gustavus student would testify to the stress of upcoming finals. First-years and seniors alike are feeling the general dislike of studying and writing papers. With final exams beginning Monday, Dec. 15 and continuing until Thursday, Dec. 18, now is the time to buckle down and get things done. For first-years, the finals portion of the semester is uncharted territory. First-year Mary Cooley … Continue reading The Final Countdown

From Dec. 5-7 Gustavus will host its annual Christmas in Christ Chapel (commonly referred to as C in CC) services. The theme for this year’s performances is “Joyeux Noel: A Feast of French Music, Art and Culture” and will be a celebration of the Nativity of Christ through French music and motifs. The services will feature performances from the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, the Handbell Choir, … Continue reading Joyeux Noel

Although the budgetng process is over for Student Senate, financial matters are still a predominant topic of discussion at Senate meetings. On Nov. 10, Building Bridges came to Senate to request funds for its annual conference. This year’s conference, planned for Saturday, Mar. 14, 2009, will address the inequities in education. The organization will bring Erin Gruwell to Gustavus, the woman portrayed by Hilary Swank … Continue reading Student Senate moves on with proposals

The Theatre and Dance Department at Gustavus puts on numerous shows every year, but the next play is a type that may never have been seen before and may never be seen again. Performances of The Lesson are Nov. 20-22 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets for each performance have already sold out. The Lesson falls under the genre of absurdist … Continue reading The Lesson: tickets sell out within first 24 hours

For the last few months, America has seen fervent campaigning from both parties, with Barack Obama coming out the victor.  Many have speculated that this is the result of a massive turnout of younger, more progressive voters, a demographic that has been in low representation in recent elections.  Obama’s age may have been an important factor to this demographic. “Obama isn’t a baby boomer, and … Continue reading 44th president announced: Obama ‘08

This past Saturday night between 7 and 11 p.m., nine cars were vandalized with “graffiti that appear[ed] to reflect bias against individuals’ actual or perceived race, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation,” according to an e-mail sent out to the Gustavus community from Hank Toutain. This vandalism occurred both on and off campus. Six out of the nine cars belonged to Gustavus students, one was a … Continue reading Nine vehicles vandalized on Halloween Weekend

“We are not where we want to be, but we are moving toward it,” said President Ohle during his inaugural address. These words describe the purpose of a brand new initiative for the college. Called Commission Gustavus 150, the plan will “chart the college’s future and prepare [Gustavus] to celebrate its sesquicentennial in 2012,” said Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Jim Gale. “This is … Continue reading Charting the College’s Future: Commission Gustavus 150

Luke Garrison, senior communication studies major, and Shawn Grygo, senior dance major, have presided over a difficult beginning of their tenure as Student Senate Co-Presidents. Controversy has surrounded student organization finances and the amount of money the Student Senate has allocated thus far for the Fall Semester. The Senate is also considering a new constitution that would reduce the number of senators and change the … Continue reading Student Senate’s desperate measures

Residents of Sorenson, North and Gibbs Halls were roused from their Sunday night studies Oct. 5 when a discharged can of pepper spray forced a complete evacuation of all three residence buildings. At 8:14 p.m. that night, a can of pepper spray was emptied in the first floor stairwell of Sorenson Hall, causing irritation to the throats, noses and eyes of about 20 residents. At … Continue reading Noxious fumes lead to Complex evacuation

Gustavus is known nationwide as the first institution in the United States to have the official authorization of the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden, to hold an educational conference each year. Its aim, according to the Gustavus website, is to “link a general audience with the world’s foremost scholars and researchers in conversations centered on contemporary issues related to the natural and social sciences.” The … Continue reading Origin of Man: Nobel Conference 2008