Due to recent policy changes in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, student organizations can no longer use the space as a venue for their events. The Drag Show on Friday, Oct. 31 was the last student organized event to be held at the Evelyn Young Dining Room. When the Dining Room opened in 2000, Dining Services was unsure whether they would allow events to be … Continue reading Policy changes for student cafeteria usage

Gustavus is now on board with the idea of incorporating mindfulness into students’ daily routines. Mindfulness means focusing on the present moment and being aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and the actions without attaching judgment to them. It can help students to embrace reality and the present instead of reflecting on the past or looking to the future. “From a psychology standpoint, if you are … Continue reading New Mindfulness and Contemplative Working Group

The Servant Leadership Program (SLP) invokes unique ways of learning to stimulate education about passion, vocation, and leadership. This year the program changed its structure. Director of Leadership and Community Based Service Dave Newell is a key leader for the Servant Leadership Program and shared his definition of what it all means to him. “Servant Leadership Program is designed to explore leadership in two ways: … Continue reading Reshaping Gustavus Servant Leadership Program

Minnesota voters assembled at the polls for midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The majority in the United States Senate and the Minnesota House of Representatives was shifted to the Republicans. However, Minnesota voters favored Democratic candidates. The voter turnout was just above 50 percent, short of the 55-60 percent predicted for this election. “Midterms generally come with low voter turnouts,” Sophomore Co-President of College … Continue reading The results are in!

For many, a complicated Physics equation fails to elicit more than bewilderment or boredom, but Dr. James Kakalios, the Taylor Distinguished Professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota, has transformed this perception through his lecture, “The Uncanny Physics of Superhero Comic Books.” The Gustavus community had the opportunity to engage in an examination of the role of physics through … Continue reading ‘Physics of Comic Books’ lecture delights audience

Every fall, Prepare Ministries at Gustavus holds a retreat titled “Passion and Purity.” The multi-denominational Christian campus ministry group hosted college students from all over the Midwest and gathered in Cold Spring, Minnesota for 24 hours of fellowship this past Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. “‘Passion and Purity’ is a retreat that Prepare Ministries puts on every fall. It’s where students from multiple … Continue reading Prepare Ministries presents Passion and Purity Retreat

If there’s one fun thing to look forward to on campus the night after Halloween, it’s the annual haunted house in the basement of Norelius Hall. The haunted house event is hosted by Residential Life’s Collegiate Fellows (CF)and will be held on Nov 1, from 9 p.m. until midnight. This is a free event and open to all students. This year’s theme is “The Mystery … Continue reading Collegiate Fellows host annual haunted house

For the culmination of Coming Out Week, Queers and Allies will host the annual Drag Show. The show includes performances from students and will be hosted by Vivikka Stone, a professional drag queen at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31 in Evelyn Young Dining Room. Queers and Allies has hosted a number of events this week all leading up to the Drag Show. They kicked … Continue reading Coming Out Week to end with Drag Show

In the commotion for reelection, United States Senator for the state of Minnesota Al Franken travelled to Gustavus to promote the “get out and vote” effort. Senator Franken came to campus on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and talked to students about the importance of voting. The Senator also discussed his record in the Senate and the political differences he sees between himself and his opponent Mike … Continue reading Senator Franken rallies Gusties to vote

The campus community will have the opportunity to listen to master storyteller, nature advocate, and self-proclaimed River Rat Kenny Salwey on Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room at the Jackson Campus Center. Those who attend will have the chance to hear Salwey speak about his thirty years living off the land as a rugged woodsman along the Mississippi River and his love … Continue reading Kenny Salwey: Tales of the last River Rat