As spring registration began last fall, students majoring in Communication Studies were concerned about being able to complete their major due to not being able to get into critical classes. The department quickly took action to ensure students they would be able to get into the necessary classes in order to graduate. An anonymous Sophomore Communication Studies Major was one such concerned student. She was … Continue reading Communication Studies makes strides to get more classes for students

Candidates for the Co-Presidency of Student Senate met in the St. Peter Room for a short debate on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The conversation began with questions prepared by  Co-Presidents Matt Timmons and Hayden Goldstien. Candidates were given one minute to respond to questions aimed towards elaborating what their goals for Student Senate would be. “We’ve both been on senate for 2 years and we see … Continue reading Co-President student Senate candidates debate

Gusties’ Views on World News is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share their opinons on current events. The first-ever Palestinian embassy in Western Europe was opened in Sweden on Tuesday, Feb. 10.  In addition to this newly signed deal, Swedish Prime Minister Lofven has agreed to provide financial support to Palestine for 5 years totaling roughly $175 million. The implications of this not … Continue reading Taking Steps Towards a Peaceful Two-State Solution

The Student Leadership Open House took place on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 7p.m. to 8p.m. The event was held for students to receive information or apply to organizations on campus. Each organization has a special purpose on campus in order to create leaders and help the school run smoothly. Gustie Greeters help first-year students tranistion into college during orienation weekend. They also provide resources for … Continue reading Gusties learn about leadership opportunities

Students, faculty, and administrators gathered together on Friday, Feb. 13 to seriously discuss “meeting global warming’s challenges” and creating tangible forms of action to create a more sustainable community. Professor Deborah Goodwin has been a long time advocate for environmental issues. She was instrumental in planning the discussion, along with Director of Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation Jim Dontje, Associate Professor in Education Michele Koomen, … Continue reading Sustainability discussion inspires conversation and action

Students and faculty are coming together to plan renovations for Nobel Hall. Built in 1963, the home of the biology, chemistry, geology, and geography departments is due for an update and expansion. “The way we teach has been changing for a long time. Smaller classes and more engaged teaching methods are what we would like to have, but the building is currently not designed for … Continue reading Students involved in planning future Nobel remodel

Students gathered to take advantage of the opportunity to be recruited by summer camps in and out of the Minnesota area at the 2015 Summer Camp Fair in Alumni Hall. Out of state opportunities ranged from camps in Wisconsin, Montana, Idaho, Colorado and Iowa, and a total of 33 camps attended the fair. “Among these 33 there are church camps, Lutheran Volunteer Corp, a girls … Continue reading Summer Camp Fair provides jobs for Gusties

In an effort to make improvements and combat racism moving forward, the “Ferguson and Beyond” teach-in took place on January 26, and included a panel of professors that discussed different ways to analyze the incidents in Ferguson, Missouri. Religion, LALACS, Peace Studies, and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies Professor Thia Cooper was instrumental in planning the teach-in. Conversations she had with students provoked her to … Continue reading Gusties discuss where to go from Ferguson

At the start of the semester, students may note the absence of some of their professors as they take a leave of sabbatical. Professor Greg Kaster of the History Department is one such faculty member, and will be absent from campus until his return in September of 2015. Professor Eric Carlson, Chair of the History Department, described the nature of sabbaticals at Gustavus and other … Continue reading Professor Greg Kaster researches his passion during sabbatical

Following a productive Fall Semester, the fruits of the efforts of Student Senate are becoming visible across campus. Perhaps most prominent are the additions of hydration stations in the residence halls. “The hydration stations were really inspired by students that were passionate about the issue and were willing to make progress on it.”—Hayden Goldstien “This was a project that senators have been working on since … Continue reading Student Senate efforts visible on campus