As many major news broadcasts have made apparent, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in the midst of an investigation into the source of a recent salmonella outbreak. This salmonella outbreak, according to the FDA website, has been linked to “the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) at its Blakely, Georgia processing plant,” which produces one percent of all U.S. peanut products. The … Continue reading On campus recall: Clif and Luna bars
Despite being ranked #1 in the national polls, there is a historic demon on the horizon, looking to spoil Gustavus’ momentum In the winter of 2005, when the current Gustie senior class was still filling out their high school uniforms, the Gustavus Women’s Hockey team went 25-4-1 on their way to their fourth conference title in the program’s history. Led by Sophomore tandem Andrea Peterson … Continue reading Potential dream-spoilers take aim at impressive Gusties
With last week’s cold spell, some students might be wondering why their room is cold, or why the sidewalks are so slippery. Last week’s temperatures of 30 to 40 degrees below zero for days straight caused issues all around campus and irritated both students and staff. Sophomore Dan Shimek said temperature does not prevent him from doing what he wants. “Although it has been bitterly … Continue reading The hill freezes over
The Choir of The West, the top choir at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, will perform a free-will concert in Christ Chapel on Jan. 27 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature works from Stephen Paulus, Johnann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, William Walton, Maurice Ravel, F. Melius Christiansen, Moses Hogan and others. Associate Professor of Music Gregory Aune said that it is rare to … Continue reading Choir of the West meets Midwest
Starting Monday, Jan. 19, staff, students, faculty and visitors will be participating in Recyclemania, a multi-school recycling contest. Organized and brought to campus by the Department of Environmental Studies and the Physical Plant, Recyclemania will pit Gustavus against hundreds of other participating colleges across America to see who can recycle the most. The purpose of Recyclemania, however, is not just to compete among schools. According … Continue reading Recyclemania infects campus
Over five years ago, a Gustavus January Interim Experience class took a trip out to Washington, D.C., to experience what work is like on Capitol Hill. For one of that trip’s members, Semonti Mustaphi, it was a life-changing experience. “I have to thank the political science department’s January [Interim Experience] trip to D.C. for helping me see this city as my future,” said Mustaphi, a … Continue reading From life on the hill to Capitol Hill
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
Tonight is the last performance in the Gustavus Black Box Theater of i am Icarus, a one act play written and directed by Senior History Major Maggie Sotos. The play is the first completely student-created production to be performed on campus this year and has been running since Wednesday evening. All performances have been sold out. “I’m really glad the Theatre Department gave me an … Continue reading I am Icarus performances in the Black Box
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
Following the Swedish tradition, Gustavus will be celebrating the Festival of St. Lucia on Dec. 11. The festival encourages servitude and community remembrance of the martyrdom of a young woman who refused to renounce her Christian faith. Gustavus marks the day by nominating our very own “St. Lucia,” a female sophomore student who represents the qualities of leadership, service to the college, charity, kindness and … Continue reading St. Lucia nominations announced
