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The Womyn’s Awareness Center (WAC) held their annual Take Back the Night event Tuesday, April 29. Take Back the Night is an event aimed at anyone who has been impacted by sexual assault or sexual violence and supporters. Sophomore WAC member  Tori Sowa explained that the purpose of the event is to open the door for students who have been affected. “Take back the night … Continue reading Take Back the Night creates safe space for discussion and healing

The Gustavus Adolphus College student body voted on Thursday, April 24, regarding the amendment for removing the International Student Representative from the Student Senate. The result was announced the same day, and declared that the amendment failed to pass with 541 people (87.3 percent) voting “no.”  International Student Representative and First-Year Herchran Singh was pleased with the result. “I think the results clearly show how … Continue reading Vote preserves International Representative position

Gustavus recently served as host and contributor to the globally-renowned organization, TEDx. On April 12, the Center for Servant Leadership (CSL) presented a TEDx program in Wallenberg Auditorium; the first time the event has appeared on campus. An extension of the TED organization which promotes “Ideas Worth Spreading,” the TEDxGustavusAdolphusCollege event was the result of the efforts of Assistant Director for Community-Based Service and Learning … Continue reading First Gustavus TEDx Conference received enthusiastically

As Room Draw and registration for the fall semester simmers down, May is just around the corner, and along with it comes Gustavus’s annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference. This year’s theme is Tibet: Finding Hope in Exile. It will take place on April 30 in Christ Chapel and Alumni Hall. The first MAYDAY! Peace Conference occured at Gustavus in 1981. The purpose was to inform students … Continue reading MayDay! to focus on Tibet

Diversity Week of 2014 took place this past week, from April 22 to April 26. Sponsored by the Diversity Leadership Council (DLC), Diversity Week involved a wide range of events. From educational events, such as Diversity in the Dark, to celebration events like Caribbean Night, Diversity Week’s main goal is showcasing the efforts the organizations of the DLC have contributed this year. Every day of … Continue reading Diversity week continues a proud tradition

When speaking of Chinese on campus, many jump to the reduction and potential elimination of Gustavus’s Chinese classes for the 2014-2015 academic year. For those upset with this decision, the Global China Connection could be a remedy. Global China Connection (GCC) is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for university students looking to engage China’s emergence as a global power. They connect future leaders from all nations … Continue reading Potential international organization chapter excites Gustavus community