Perhaps one of the “hottest topics” at Gustavus is the parking situation. Throughout the room draw process, one of the biggest criteria for many with a vehicle on campus is whether or not there is parking close to the dorm. And if there is parking, if there are more than six spots available. And, lo and behold, even if there is a large parking lot … Continue reading Gustavus students deserve better parking
Just as warmer weather is finally rolling around, so is spring break. It is a well-deserved break due to the never-ending snowstorms we have experienced so far, and a lot of us make the most of what we do over break. There are so many stereotypes around spring break being a full-on beach party, road tripping to Florida, getting way too much sun, and making … Continue reading Gusties have different spring break ideals
Dear first years- I’m going to be honest with you: friendships were a lot easier during our elementary school playground days than they are in college. Back then, friends were the people you played with at recess, the people in your class, or really anyone you came across that you talked to briefly. Now, however, it can feel impossible to even maintain the friendships you … Continue reading Advice for the floundering first-year (3/15/19)
One of the best things about attending a liberal arts college is the chance to discover new parts of the world. My favorite part about being a Gustie is the way my time here has exposed me to new ideas and opinions. I grew up in a small town in northern Wisconsin and as much as I loved my childhood, it did not expose me … Continue reading Compassionate communication: the key to a diverse campus
Coffee and college students, name a better dynamic duo. We have so many places to choose from, yet we all have our favorites for our own personal reasons. While coffee doesn’t change much, it is the atmosphere and employees that create our preferences. Between the Courtyard Café, River Rock, Diamond Dust, Dunkin’ Donuts, Caribou, and Starbucks, there is no shortage of places to go. After … Continue reading Caffeinate yourself in St. Peter
As the semester is getting busier and midterms are on the horizon, we all know the stress and sense of anxiety surrounding getting everything done and getting the grades that we want. While school is obviously very important, focusing too much on doing well in school can drain you to the point of being able to do nothing at all. This is why having hobbies … Continue reading Mindfulness and the importance of self-care
There are a lot of decisions to make coming up for many incoming students, students here on campus, and on other campuses as well. The high pressures of the decision making process can cause a lot of people to rely on their parents for guidance and help with their future. Although asking others for help with making these choices isn’t a bad thing, it can … Continue reading The time for adulting at college
Dear first years- By now, the course load of this semester has likely hit you full-force, and if you’re anything like me, the amount of homework you have feels completely overwhelming. I’m here to hopefully ease that stress by offering you a few study tips that I swear by. First, create an incentive for yourself. For me, this means if I study for a set … Continue reading Advice for the floundering first-year (3/8/19)
The topic of deciding to work out every day is a tough decision on its own, but that may be due to the fact that you aren’t going at the time your body prefers. Being busy college students, it is hard to squeeze in workouts and even harder to go at our preferred time. Because of this, motivation to continue working out tanks. Some of … Continue reading Early bird gets the weight room
“Doing your civic duty” is a phrase that Gustavus students hear often-especially around major elections. There has always been a push to get students to vote, spurred by shuttles, registration taco trucks, and much more. Elections are discussed. Politics abound. But one election that is not pushed as much is Gustavus’ own Student Senate co-presidential election. Often, there are few candidates, short campaigns, and little … Continue reading Student Senate and how you can change campus
