Emma Kennedy – Staff Writer There are over five million refugees and migrants from Venezuela running from violence and lack of survival necessities across the world, according to The UN Refugee Agency. The 2016 Colombia peace deal has faltered three years later, resulting in the rise of gang activity and drug trafficking, says The Atlantic. Peace in Latin America has been abominable as of late, and … Continue reading Exploring peace across Latin America
Korri Wojack – Staff Writer The Campus Activities Board is hosting a tournament this coming Friday in the Southwest Field, where teams of two will compete against others to win the grand prize. The event starts at 4 pm on Friday, Oct. 15, and students can register their teams via SignUp Genius by accessing the QR code from one of the posters all over campus. This is … Continue reading Cornhole and camaraderie
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Proclaim is a unique and welcoming Christian organization here on the Gustavus campus. Student led and inter-denominational, students attend when they want and when they can. No matter one’s attendance, though, any student is always welcome. Student led and inter-denominational, students attend when they want and when they can. No matter one’s attendance, though, any student is always welcome. The meetings … Continue reading Proclaim on campus
Korri Wojack – Staff Writer This October, as featured on the classic “Once Upon a Potty” posters put up by the PAs in bathrooms all around campus, the GustieWELL Office is focusing on physical and emotional wellness and engagement. “Walktober” is a set of events sponsored by the PAs that give students the opportunity to partake in walks around campus while engaging in mentally stimulating and … Continue reading That’s what I’m walking about: Walktober at the GustieWELL Office
Kaitlin McCoskey – Staff Writer As any college student can attest, one of the hardest parts about starting school is adjusting to life on your own in a new place. Such a major life change can be lonely and disorienting. So Gustavus is bringing a little bit of the comfort and familiarity of home to campus this weekend. Friday, October 8 will begin Family Weekend 2021. … Continue reading Fun for the whole family
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer LineUs is back on campus, and it’s members are ready to entertain. As Gustavus’ premiere and only improv comedy troupe, this group performs monthly for students and visitors to campus. They also have additional shows for Midnight Express each semester and during the 100 Hour Challenge. Their goal is to provide Gustavus students with a fun, friendly and free event on … Continue reading LineUs returns to campus
Korri Wojack – Staff Writer Nearly sixty years ago, Christ Chapel was dedicated on campus. Through the years, there have been over three hundred weddings, six Gustavus presidential inaugurations, forty-seven Christmas in Christ Chapels, and so much more to celebrate. Established as a Lutheran college, Gustavus has always been well known for its focus on worship and praise. However, it’s the welcoming inclusivity that makes the spiritual … Continue reading Connect, support and develop: spiritual life on campus
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Here on campus, sorority and fraternity recruitment is in full swing. Gustavus Greek life aims to deconstruct ingrained expectations of sororities and fraternities with our campus’s unique chapters, and create viable communities of growth, support, and change. Early this week, sorority and fraternity recruitment began its week-long process. On Monday and Tuesday, potential new members (referred to as PNMs) interacted with … Continue reading Greek life returns to campus
Emily VanGorder – Editor in Chief The Hillstrom Museum of Art is presenting “Art for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America”, a new exhibit presenting the works of Swedish-American artists. The exhibition will be available from September 13 to November 17. The exhibit was co-organized with the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg, Kansas which is associated with Bethany College. The exhibit features around 60 paintings, … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum Celebrates Swedish- American Artists
