Building Bridges 2022

Knowledge is Power Dismantling Systematic Bias in Educational Institutions Join Gustavus students, staff and guest speakers in the 27th annual Building Bridges event on Saturday, March 5 as they discuss the bias and discrimination that exist in educational institutions. The Gustavus Building Bridges board has organized a full day of workshops, guest speakers and Q&A’s. The work shops will take place in Beck Hall and … Continue reading Building Bridges 2022

Movies from Swank: Where the Wild Things Are

Will Sorg Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book Where The Wild Things Are has been a central book in the lives of American children since its release in 1963. It is a simple, yet deeply engaging picture book about a rowdy young boy named Max who travels to an island filled with monsters, known as Wild Things. Sendak tried to adapt the book into a film … Continue reading Movies from Swank: Where the Wild Things Are

Men’s track & field finishes indoor season

Luke Siegle – Staff Writer As the month of February came to a close, the Gustavus Men’s Track team had one more chance to make their mark on their indoor season with the conference meet that happened this past Friday and Saturday, February 25 and 26. A team that was hungry for top results and all-around success had to overcome some significant injuries to some of … Continue reading Men’s track & field finishes indoor season

Women’s track & field takes second in MIAC

Parker Burman – Staff Writer This past weekend, February 25 and 26, the Gustavus Track and Field team traveled to Northfield to compete in the MIAC Indoor Championships at Carleton College. After day one of the two-day event, the Gustavus women were sitting in fourth place with 57.5 points, only 15.5 behind leading Bethel. When competition came to a close Saturday the Gusties had closed the … Continue reading Women’s track & field takes second in MIAC

Women’s basketball makes a statement

Alli Joerger – Staff Writer After a convincing win over Augsburg University on Sunday, February 27, the Gustavus Women’s Basketball team earned their first MIAC postseason tournament title in program history. The 65-56 victory represents everything that this particular team has been working towards all season, as well as what the program has been working to create since its inception. Along with giving the Gusties the … Continue reading Women’s basketball makes a statement

Campus Safety Report (2/25/22)

Friday, February 11, 2022 Campus Safety was called to Schafer Fine Arts building for a medical assist for an employee. Saturday, February 12, 2022 Campus Safety was radioed for a medical assist in Lund center. A male fell down the bleacher seating area, and was transported by ambulance to River Edge hospital. Sunday, February 13, 2022 While conducting a routine patrol of Uhler Hall Campus … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (2/25/22)

Student Senate presidential elections approach

Mel Pardock – Staff Writer On Monday, February 28, Student Senate elections are taking place. There are two groups running for the positions of Co-Presidents – Senators Ben Forsberg and McKenzie Alders, and Ombudsperson Birgen Nelson and Former Administrative Director Delaney Bluhm. Both groups have their own ideas about how to make Gustavus a better place and serve the GAC community, and have their own purposes … Continue reading Student Senate presidential elections approach

Spring Involvement Fair brings new interest in campus organizations

Colin Maiwurm – Staff Writer As the spring semester begins, the chaos of finding classes and getting back into a groove consumes everyone’s time. As the fourth week of the semester comes around, everyone is starting to find their groove. With this fourth week also comes an abundance of opportunities at the involvement fair. As this is a popular and large event, we decided to interview … Continue reading Spring Involvement Fair brings new interest in campus organizations

Soulful Tunes: Black History Gospel Hour

Emma Esteb – Staff Writer The Center for Inclusive Excellence is partnering with the Campus Activities Board to host the Black History Gospel Hour. The event will feature the five time #1 Artist on Billboard as seen on BET, Jovonta Patton from Minneapolis. The Center will host this event in the CIE at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25. This is an opportunity to hear uplifting … Continue reading Soulful Tunes: Black History Gospel Hour