Staff Writer- Emily Heins Have you thought about what classes you want to take next semester, what you might want to study, or what you want to do after graduation? For students, Advising Day offers an opportunity to step away from their usual class schedules and focus on these questions. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, classes will be canceled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., giving … Continue reading Fall Advising Day is Approaching

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill This past Tuesday, Gusties flocked to the polls to cast their votes in this year’s midterm elections. Gustavus staff and student organizations have taken many steps to make sure students are informed and able to get to the polls. Amy Pehrson leads the Voter Engagement organization, which, among other things, provides the shuttle bus to the polling station on election days. … Continue reading Gusties Go to the Polls

Staff Writer- Jacob Erlandson “You will have never been to anything like this before,” Professor of Geology, and Member of the Storytelling and Sensemaking Circle (SaSC) Laura Triplett ensured.  SaSC is a group of faculty, students, and Dakota community members dedicated to retelling the storied existence of Gustavus Adolphus College, the greater St. Peter community, and the local Dakota community in ways that accurately reflect … Continue reading Storytelling and Sensemaking Symposium Highlights Dakota Stories and Culture

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill One of the most controversial issues of our time is that of artificial intelligence (AI): how should we use it? Should we use it at all? Can we lower the environmental impact? At Gustavus, faculty and staff are grappling with how the school as an institution should implement AI.  Director of Instructional Technologies Marni Dunning and Instructor and Digital Arts Librarian … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence vs Liberal Arts? Gustavus Incorporates AI Across Campus

Staff Writer- Jacob Erlandson Are you one of the many college students constantly on the hunt for a good deal and the next bargain? Are you dedicated to reuse and environmental sustainability? Are you looking to be fashionable? To show school spirit? For a new dorm chair? Well, look no further than the Gustavus Swap N Shop. A project years in the making that has … Continue reading Swap N Shop Thrift Store Opens on Campus

Staff Writer- Kyera Eustice Photo credits: August Marcusen You may have seen posters or received emails about CAB events—and maybe you’ve even attended some. But have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a CAB event or what the purpose of what CAB really is? CAB stands for Campus Activities Board and is one of the primary leadership organizations at Gustavus Adolphus College. … Continue reading The Campus Activities Board Prepares for an Exciting Upcoming Year

Staff Writer- Emily Heins For many Gustavus students, keeping track of hours worked is a routine part of having a campus job. This semester, students, employees, and administrators will be adjusting to a new system for recording those hours. The college has introduced Rippling, an employee-management platform that includes time tracking and other workplace functions.  Before Rippling, Gustavus used Ellucian Colleague for its employee management … Continue reading “Rippling” Timeclock System Makes Waves

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Photo credits: Anyah Moffett Last Monday, the Student Senate held what is likely one of their longest community comment Q and A sessions. The purpose? To hear President Volin and Chief of Staff Katie Bishop talk about the changes to the campus meal system. Senate members and regular students alike packed a large Beck classroom, even sitting and standing in the … Continue reading Swipe Left or Right on Swipes? Proposed Meal Plan System Raises Controversy