After ranking sixth on the Best Colleges Online list of the top ten colleges that “Get Greek Life Right,” Gustavus Greeks once again dove into their pledging periods at the end of September, but not without some feelings of frustration over pitfalls in communication and lack of student participation in decision making. Gustavus has both local and national chapters that are regulated by the college … Continue reading Tensions arise in Greek system over communication issues

Recognized for classes centered around civic engagement and community development The Communication Studies Department has been awarded the 2012 Rex Mix Program of Excellence Award from the National Communication Association (NCA), the country’s largest organization in the communication studies field. The department will officially receive the award at the NCA’s annual convention in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 15-18. The award generally commends the innovation and dedication … Continue reading Communication Studies department receives national award

…no matter your party Voter turnout has almost always been low amongst those between the ages of 18 – 24, but as of the 2008 election things have started to change—49% voted, which is up 2% from 2004, according to the United States Census Bureau. Still, compared to every other age group, young voters turn out the least. “I think politics are one of those … Continue reading Gusties stress importance of voting…

The Gustavus Habitat for Humanity student Co-Presidents will lead the Fall Break Habitat for Humanity Work Trip to Virginia, MN over Reading Days, Oct. 19-23. Besides being the first completely student-led trip, it is also the first ever Fall Break trip. The Habitat Co-Presidents are Senior Tristan Richards and Junior Megan Maricle-Roberts. They are hoping for a group of around 20 students. The group will … Continue reading Habitat for Humanity group launches new Fall Break trip

Almost 5,000 people come to the Nobel Conference each year. Most of the attendees are delegates from high schools and other colleges. Despite the fact that Lund can only seat close to 2,500 people, thousands still pour in to witness lectures given by Nobel laureates and scientific minds. There is a broad spectrum of attendees, including community members, Gusties watching via the internet and even … Continue reading Nobel Conference 48 widens its audience ‘net’

Student Senate elections are over and the newly-elected senators are preparing for the year. On Thursday, September 20, the Gustavus community voted on their peers to represent them in Student Senate. “We just got up and running, but committee work hasn’t gotten started yet,” Senior Senate Co-President Josh Sande said. “People need to figure out what they want to do and which committees they want … Continue reading Student senate outlines plans for the coming year

The Coneflower Prairie Restoration Project’s dedication occurred last Saturday, Sept. 15 in the Linnaeus Arboretum to honor the donors of the project as part of the events of the second annual Celebrate St. Peter Day. The project, which came to fruition thanks to Professors of Biology Cindy Johnson and Pamela Kittelson, began when former Gustavus student, Althea Archer, was working on her honor’s thesis in … Continue reading St. Peter community dedicates prairie restoration project