May 10, 2016 Christ Chapel hosted probably one of its most expletive, but also one of its most engaging, high energy, and funny speakers; Lea DeLaria. Lea is commonly known for her role as “Big Boo” on the Netflix series Orange is the New Black, but is also a tremendously successful stand up comedian, broadway actress, and jazz performer. The event Tuesday night was advertised … Continue reading Orange is the New Black’s Lea DeLaria speaks in Christ Chapel

As this school year comes to a close, Gusties are able to reflect on the success their Student Senate has had this past year. The Senate sought out this year to be more accessible and transparent to Gustavus students in order to more accurately represent the students and their needs and wants of the school. Over the course of the year, they have changed a … Continue reading A Year with the Student Senate

Tuesday, May 4th, 2016 the Gustavus Mentoring Program had its annual Banquet. The mentoring program started in 2009. Many Gusties have taken advantage of the program to gain insight from experienced adults in the fields they are looking to go into after graduation. Every year the mentoring program runs officially from October to May. The program starts with a kickoff event up in the Twin … Continue reading Gustavus celebrates the Mentoring Program

Make way Gustavus! The newest source for news and entertainment has just arrived! Last month, a group of students officially launched Her Campus’ newest chapter at Gustavus. The Gustavus chapter was initiated by Junior Natalie Schlager, a Communication Studies major. She was joined in founding the new chapter by Juniors Katie Allen, an English and Environmental Studies double major, and Shailagh Lannon, a Communication Studies … Continue reading Her Campus Arrives at Gustavus

With the end of the academic year coming, Gustavus Women in Leadership wraps up their year as well. The end of the year for GWiL means the annual conference. This year’s GWiL conference turned out to be their biggest turnout yet. Gustavus Women in Leadership was established in 2012 and has been inspiring women and providing opportunities for them ever since. As one of the … Continue reading GWIL Conference is most successful thus far

Saturday April 23, 2016 Gustavus hosted its third annual TEDx conference. TEDx derives its name from the TED organization, which began in 1984 and gets its acronoymous name from the intersection of technology, entertainment, and design. In comparison to TED events and talks, TEDx conferences are more locally based, and broadly focused on “ideas worth spreading”. Saturday’s conference was centered around the theme “ENGAGE!” and … Continue reading Gusties gather for TEDx Conference

Another Gustie has won the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, Senior Joey Wiley. He is part of a group of about fifteen Gusties that have won the scholarship in previous years. Fulbright scholar, Dr. Rosemarie Mwaipopo, visited Gustavus for the 2015-16 school year to teach classes. The Fulbright program offers three different grants to its winners. Around 1,000 Americans win this award every year. Joey Wiley is … Continue reading Another Gustie accepts Scholarship: Omega Kappa Joey Wiley wins FulBright