Ever since his first performance opening for Ben Folds two years ago, singer/songwriter Ari Herstand has become a favorite performer on campus. “I was able to see Ari last year when he performed here in the Courtyard Café. He has a great voice and plays many instruments … well,” Sophomore Political Science Major Jen Fox said. 23-year-old Herstand is perhaps best known for his incredible … Continue reading Crowd favorite Ari Herstand returns to Gustavus for another performance

Whether you are a first-year, an international student, a transfer student, an alumnus, a staff member, a sophomore, a junior, a senior or community member, you have to admit there is something special about the Gustavus campus. Wherever you go, you are never in want of a friendly face at Gustavus. It therefore only seems natural that many people proudly call this campus home. This … Continue reading Gustavus welcomes alumni for Homecoming Weekend

Just as four of his family members had before him, Chris Stewart made the decision to become a Gustie over three years ago. In fact, Chris was so sure of his desire to join the Gustavus community that it was the only school he applied to. As he arrived on campus on that late summer morning, Chris brought with him a passion not only for … Continue reading Christopher Stewart: Making a difference in education

As the school year goes on, the courses we take become more demanding, we become more involved in activities on campus and the projects and papers begin to pile up. Stress levels may rise and you may feel like you barely have time to breathe. A great stress reliever that tends to get overlooked is the Arboretum. The Gustavus community has used the Arboretum throughout … Continue reading Interpretive Center to host biannual Arboretum clean up

Aided by the Isabel Allende Foundation, Olga Sanchez built a bakery where mutilated migrants can work and raise money for prosthetics and medical treatments. In San Diego, a school started a campaign to raise money for Guatemalan women. Individuals have been compelled to act as well. They’ve sent money. They’ve sent clothing. They’ve sent gratitude and love and grace. These are only a few of … Continue reading Pulitzer Prize winner Sonia Nazario speaks at Gustavus

Sexual assault. It is a touchy topic, but it happens every day. According to the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs, there is one sexual assault every 83 minutes in Minnesota. There is one instance of sexual assault every two minutes in the United States. And it’s not only women who are being assaulted; the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs also reports that 12 percent of … Continue reading Gustie Tradition “Can I Kiss You?” continues for another year

As the 2009-2010 school year begins at Gustavus, so too does a new year of art at the Hillstrom Museum of Art, located in the lower level of the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center. The first three exhibitions are set to run from Sept. 14 to Nov. 8, 2009, and each brings its own unique theme and tone to the Hillstrom. The first of these … Continue reading New school year brings new exhibitions to the museum of art

I propose you see this movie, especially if you’re into romantic comedies, attractive people and the ever-fantastic Betty White. Even if you’re not into romantic comedies, two out of three isn’t too bad. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Andrew Paxton, the assistant to the executive editor-in-chief of a book publishing company, Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock). Bullock’s character is bossy, vicious and hated by all … Continue reading The Proposal: not just another romantic comedy