Leah Thompson – Staff Writer IGNITE, WAC and SRF joined together from 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29 at the Lund Forum to present their 2nd annual 97% Event. The 97% Event is based on a study done in the UK that revealed 97 percent of women in that region were sexually harassed during their life. The data for the study was collected … Continue reading Gustavus supports the 97%
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer On the last Wednesday of every April, Denim Day takes place as a part of Sexual Assult Awareness Month. This day promotes action and awareness on the topic of sexual assault, especially as it relates to victim blaming. People are encouraged to wear denim, not only as a promotion of the movement, but a stand in solidarity with victims who are … Continue reading Gusties recognize Denim Day
Emma Esteb – Staff Writer The Diversity Leadership Council dedicated their week (April 18–26) toward their mission of creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus community. Every day of the week an event was held by an organization that is part of the Diversity Leadership Council and ended with the Diversity Ball. The main goal of this past week was “to get visibility of the student … Continue reading A time to remember
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer The Lyrical Cafe is a unique program here at Gustavus and offers Gusties with an array of opportunities. Created in Spring 2021 by Kareem Watts, Assistant Director of the Center for Inclusive Excellence, Lyrical Cafe is a platform all students on campus, especially students of color and other marginalized groups, are encouraged to participate in. It is a way for students … Continue reading Gusties go hard for the Lyrical Cafe
Leah Thompson – Staff Writer This Friday a new dating app called Buzz will be hitting the market. Buzz is still in its testing phase, but a beta launch for the app will be held between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22 at Patrick’s on Third. The theme for this Friday will be “Download Buzz to Get Buzzed.” This theme allows people to earn … Continue reading New Buzz dating app launches
Brady Boie – Staff Writer After a two-year (in-person) hiatus, the Gustie Cup will return to campus this spring on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Beck Academic Hall. This campus-wide competition allows innovative Gusties to share their business ideas with potential investors, faculty, and fellow students. This competition offers a range of prizes and promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and attention to detail. Gusties from all majors are welcome … Continue reading Gustie Cup returns: entrepreneurs compete for lucrative prizes
Emma Esteb – Staff Writer Last Friday, April 1 the Organization for Latin American Students (OLAS) welcomed the Gustavus community for their Annual Latinx Night in Alumni Hall from 6:00-8:00 pm. The event was complete with a diverse assortment of food from Latin America along with multiple student and professional performances, live music, and more. The title for the night was “The Many Faces of Latin … Continue reading Embracing Latinx culture: OLAS Latinx Night
Leah Thompson – Staff Writer To Love the World Harder: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert is the theme of this year’s spring concert, which will be held from 8:00 p.m. on April 7, 8 and 9, with an additional performance at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 in the Rob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre. Tickets for the spring concert are available online at gustavustickets.com or … Continue reading Gustavus dance company concert
Emma Esteb – Staff Writer Gustavus Women in Leadership (GWIL) partnered with Pan African Student Organization (PASO) last Friday, Feb. 25 at 7:00 pm in the Center for Inclusive Excellence where they hosted the LC Bloc Party: A Celebration of Freedom. As the last hurrah for Black History Month, these organizations welcomed back R&B and pop artist, Jaki. The event was filled with live music, a … Continue reading One last hurrah: LC Bloc Party
Leah Thompson – Staff Writer Africa Night is an annual event sponsored by the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO) and will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11 in Alumni Hall followed by the Africa Night Dive later that evening from 10:30-1:00 a.m. Both events are open to students, faculty, and off-campus visitors. PASO is a student organization on campus that promotes Black identity and … Continue reading Africa Night
