Students Today, Leaders Forever (STLF) is an organization new to Gustavus, but well-known within the college community. It is a national non-profit organization created in 2003 by a group of students from the University of Minnesota who wanted to make a difference. The official mission is to reveal leadership through service, relationships, and action with aims to energize generations of student leaders. Sophomores Management and … Continue reading Students Today, Leaders Forever “Pay it Forward”

The Lunar New Year Celebration took place last Saturday, Feb. 21 to celebrate ancient traditions and practices with food, performances and music for the “Year of the Goat.” The celebration is also called Spring Festival. The true New Year began Feb. 19, though the campus celebration took place two days later. Traditionally in China, in preparation for the New Year, many different events and activities … Continue reading Gusties celebrate Asian Lunar New Year

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