After being addressed by Student Senate, the possible change to the tobacco policy continues on to the administration. Despite Senate deciding it would be best to leave the current policy in place, it’s still possible Gustavus could be a tobacco free campus sometime in the near future. A combination of 1,403 students and faculty responded to the tobacco survey that Student Senate released during the … Continue reading Student Senate condemns tobacco ban

After months of planning, an architect has finally been hired and the Dive renovation project will move forward. When Student Senate Co-Presidents Seniors Jen Fox and Nick Prince were campaigning last year, the Dive renovation was one of their primary platforms. “It’s a big project and it moved slowly. There are so many people involved and steps to take. It feels awesome. I’m really glad … Continue reading Senate hires Dive renovation architect, seeks student input

Following a year and a half of struggles and triumphs, Gustavus’ student-run radio station broadcast for the first time since its collapse in October 2010. Tune in to stream KGSM at kgsm.blog.gustavus.edu.  For questions about KGSM or the recording studio, contact Holmes at aholmes@gac.edu. Complete with a new state-of-the-art station and recording studio, conveniently located in the lower level of Beck Academic Hall, KGSM seems … Continue reading Campus radio, KGSM, rocks once again

Among the pending fraternities and sororities going before the Inter-Greek Senate (IGS) and asking for recognition this spring are the Omega Kappas, a fraternity that faded away in 2006, but shares 100 years of history with Gustavus. Currently existing as an active but unofficial fraternity, the group consists of 25 members with more planning to pledge, should the Omega Kappas gain recognition. The Omega Kappas, … Continue reading Omega-Kappa Fraternity seeks recognition

On Monday, February 27, 2012 Senior Josh Sande and Junior Tasha Ostendorf won the Student Senate elections for 2012-2013 co-presidents. They will take over the position from graduating Co-presidents Nick Prince and Jen Fox. Ostendorf was the representative for Sohre her first-year, the diversity chair in Senate last year and this year focused on Building Bridges, of which she is the co-chair. She also served … Continue reading Sande and Ostendorf elected Student Senate co-presidents

Gustavus Theatre performs plays for area children and families For 150 years, Gustavus has continued a long tradition of providing thousands of hours of entertainment for its students, staff and the St. Peter community. Whether it is in sports, theatre, dance, music concerts or public lectures. Gustavus has been host to some pretty amazing community events. One of the most unique was a tradition to … Continue reading This Month in History: