There’s a growing trend on college campuses to completely ban smoking and tobacco use. The Gustavus Tobacco Free Initiative stems from this nationwide movement and advocates for a tobacco-free campus. The student-led group is partnering with the American Lung Association to support a campus wide tobacco ban. Junior Jack Healy, an intern for the American Lung Association, describes the intentions of the Gustavus Tobacco Free … Continue reading Tobacco-Free Initiative rekindles old debate

The completion of a Swedish Labyrinth near the entrance of the Linnaeus Arboretum marked the first stage of constructing meditative gardens on campus. Current Linnaeus Arboretum Director and Naturalist Scott Moeller discussed how students currently utilize the arboretum. “The arboretum is here primarily for education, but is also here for recreation, relaxation, and reflection. One thing that I’m always working on is making sure that … Continue reading Meditation gardens provide a chance to reflect

Gustavus comes together in celebration of the achievements of once student and now faculty member, Matt Rasmussen ‘98. English Professor Rasmussen’s book, Black Aperture, was announced as part of the National Book Award Longlist on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The National Book Award was established in 1950 and quickly gained a reputation for recognizing literary excellence, acknowledging the work of writers such as William Faulkner, Saul … Continue reading Rasmussen on National Book Award longlist for poetry

Gustavus Adolphus College has recently started composting organic waste on campus in another leap toward systematic sustainability. The composter was installed in late June between Big Hill Farm and Physical Plant. Measuring about 24 feet long and 8 feet wide, it has an augur that will mix food waste at one end that will shuffle the contents around. The building will store the compost as … Continue reading Close the Loop relay celebrates composting food waste

Last spring, Senior History Major Keenan Madson became the first student in Gustavus history to receive the opportunity to do an internship in China. The internship was going to allow Madson to work with historians and engineers at Chime-long Paradise, the largest amusement park in China. Located just north of Hong Kong in southern China,  Chime-long Paradise, planned to host 13 American students to work … Continue reading Internship leaves student abandoned, but not discouraged

Greek organizations have been around Gustavus for over 100 years. To go Greek, is to  join a sorority or fraternity  bound together by brotherhood or sisterhood, common values, and aspirations.These students participate in social events, develop leadership skills, and make lifelong friends as members of sororities and fraternities. There are six sororities and five fraternities on campus, and almost one-fifth of the student body is … Continue reading Changes in Greek community

During a summer of campus renovations and shifts in faculty, Gustavus also welcomes a new Director of Campus Safety, Carol Brewer. Brewer, a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, had previously worked at Minnesota State University, Mankato for the past 20 years holding various positions in campus security. Most recently, she held the position of Assistant Director of Security for 13 years. She holds a … Continue reading New Director of Campus Safety arrives from MSU security