The administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in early September has created a worldwide controversy.  The administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in early September has created a worldwide controversy. But why? The reasoning comes from a belief that DACA is “illegal amnesty”, according to Trump in his presidential campaign. Nearly 800,000 undocumented youth … Continue reading Campus-wide response to DACA decision: Individuals comment on Trump’s crackdown on DACA recipients

The Student Senate elections came up on the Gustavus community rather quickly at the start of each school year, with applications due from prospective student representatives on the first Monday after move-in. This left a short ten days between classes starting and Senate elections, a slim margin for one of the central student lead organizations to garner interest.For a majority of Gustavus students, the first … Continue reading Student Senate opens year with fall election: Widespread vacancies cause Senate to host this year’s election earlier

One of the ways in which Gustavus tries to get students to become involved around campus is through the Involvement Fair,  a campus wide event where all campus and student organizations are given a chance to table, or advocate for their group.  One of the ways in which Gustavus tries to get students to become involved around campus is through the Involvement Fair,  a campus wide … Continue reading Students explore clubs at Involvement Fair: Several student organizations were present at this year’s fair sharing their goals for the wider Gustavus community

As the first week of classes came to a close, Gustavus students awaited the first outdoor concert of the year: Half the Animal. The band’s first and only EP, ‘SHAPES’, introduced them to the campus as an alternative pop rock genre with songs “Babylon” and “Saturday Night.” The quartet also introduced new music, including the song “Bad Love” and did covers of other popular songs. … Continue reading Half the Animal lights up the night

This year, Gustavus is proud to welcome Janet Jennings as the new Assistant Director of the Diversity Center.This year, Gustavus is proud to welcome Janet Jennings as the new Assistant Director of the Diversity Center. Jennings, a Gustavus alumnus who graduated just last year and a long-time supporter of campus diversity, has returned to Gustavus as part of what she believes is one of the … Continue reading Diversity center introduces new members: Janet Jennings and Tom Flunker look to provide leadership, help and counseling to students from all walks of life

In the summer leading up to a student’s first year at college, there are various emotions a student could be feeling. Some are ecstatic that they are moving away from their parents and creating a life that is their own, whereas others are nervous about leaving their support system as they must figure out how to navigate through this momentous milestone. When it came time … Continue reading Class of 2021 moves up the hill

Gustavus should be at the forefront of liberal arts education for years to come thanks to a record-breaking $40 million donation from an anonymous alumni couple. This remarkable gift is the largest of several significant donations received by the college in recent years. The series of sizable bequests started in 2011, when Gustavus received its first eight-figure donation of $16 million. Tom Young, Vice President … Continue reading Record $40 million donation makes history: Alumni couple changes the future of Gustavus

Gustavus is a college rooted in the liberal arts, meaning it is adamant about providing incoming students with the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions. For the past seventeen years, this learning approach has been implemented through the “Reading in Common” program. The annual “Reading in Common” program brings together incoming students and various members of the Gustavus community (Gustie Greeters, professors, and other campus … Continue reading First-years & Frankenstein