DeAnna Gilles – Staff Writer The pandemic has forced many people into a state of uncertainty. On the positive side, the class of 2021 commencement will be held in-person with your fellow classmates. When will the Class of 2021 Commencement take place? This year’s commencement celebrating the achievements of Gustavus seniors will be held on the morning of Thursday, May 13. The ceremony will be live streamed … Continue reading Class of 2021 Commencement: COVID-19 style

Georgia Zutz – Staff Writer South Dakota recently moved to a new stage of COVID vaccine distribution that includes college students who currently live in congregate or shared settings. This includes dormitories and other housing communities, where large amounts of individuals may be sharing kitchen and bathroom spaces. In an article by AP News, South Dakota Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon spoke about the importance of … Continue reading South Dakota offers vaccination to college students

Emily VanGorder – Staff Writer The Department of Campus Safety at Gustavus welcomed a new Director, Frederick Smith, in late January. Smith was born and raised in New York City and first began his career in law enforcement as a member of the NYPD. He then moved on to hold a number of law enforcement jobs across the U.S. He comes to Gustavus from Arizona, having … Continue reading Gustavus welcomes new Campus Safety Director

Georgia Zutz – Staff Writer February 18th, 2021 marked the official approval of the Lund Center renovation, set to be complete in 2024. Slated to break ground this spring, the Gustavus Board of Trustees approved the $60 million dollar project that will expand upon the Lund Center’s capabilities regarding athletics, education and community building. “There’s a tremendous sense of excitement among our students, faculty, and staff,” … Continue reading A groundbreaking Lund Center update

Freya Nelson – Staff Writer According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), there have been at least eight identified UK variants of the COVID-19 virus found in Minnesota. MDH suspects that this number is an underrepresentation of the COVID variants currently in the state. In conscious preparation for the spread of these new strains, the College has implemented a surveillance testing plan in order to … Continue reading Gustavus implements new COVID-19 surveillance testing