On snowy October days, I often find myself wondering why, of all places in the United States, I continue to live here in Minnesota. October 20 seems a bit early to be experiencing snow accumulation, let alone four to seven inches of it. Maybe the occurrence of such a weather event is in part due to climate change, which can make the weather more variable … Continue reading Reasons to live in Minnesota
I think it’s safe to say that Gusties love their dogs. If you’ve ever gone to a Pause for Paws event, you’d know what I’m talking about. The Dive is almost always packed with excited students hoping to get a slobbery kiss from a fluffy Samoyed to help them forget about the midterms they haven’t yet started studying for. Well, maybe that was just me. … Continue reading Gusties need dogs
When the Gustavus Football team began practices this fall with just their first-year members on campus, they were able to hold onto the hope of eventually donning helmets and full pads for full-contact practices. Sadly, as reality unfolded, the dream of full-contact and equipment was postponed. As of last week, however, Gustie football players were able to gain an extra measure of both safety and … Continue reading Making the Most of It: Gustie Football Begins Practice with Helmets
Stepping into this week’s senior spotlight, out of Thornton, Colorado, standing six feet tall, and a chiseled 185lbs, Gustavus’s most eligible bachelor, John Campisi. Campisi has been a member of the Gustavus Men’s Baseball team for the past three years. I sat down with Campisi to see what life has been like over the past few months and how he is adapting to COVID college … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: John Campisi – Men’s Baseball
With the renovations on the Nobel Hall of Science soon coming to a close, the greenhouse at Gustavus is settling into its new space and beginning to rebuild. “The main mission of the greenhouse is to bring inspiration and foster education in the community on the cultivation of rare and endangered flora. Our overall goal is to be able to grow the Gustavus conservatory to … Continue reading Gusties can, Gusties will restore our greenhouse: Gustavus greenhouse starts to rebuild in New Noble
Monday, October 5th A CF was informed by an AC of a room in North Hall having an unapproved A/C unit. Tuesday, October 6th Campus Safety was alerted to a student with suicidal ideations over the radio. Student was located off campus in a safe environment. A CF saw two residents in Norelius Hall not following the COVID policy (wearing masks and social distancing). Wednesday, … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/16/2020)
COVID-19 Report Gustavus On-Campus Update As of October 12, 2020: Total Positive Cases (since August 15): 21 Current Positive Student Cases: 2 Current Positive Employee Cases: 2 Total Students in Isolation/Quarantine: 14 Students in Isolation/Quarantine On Campus: 4 Employees in Isolation/Quarantine: 3 This data set is meant to encompass the on-campus impact of COVID-19 by counting cases where a person may have been on campus … Continue reading COVID-19 Report (10/16/2020)
The Linnaeus Arboretum has been a beloved part of campus to Gustavus students, staff and visitors for over forty years. The arboretum was given its namesake in 1988 after Carl Linneaus, a Swedish botanist known for creating the binomial nomenclature: the modern system of naming organisms. Linnaeus also is known for normalizing classification of human races, and thus has been given the title ‘Father of … Continue reading Renaming our campus: Students push for Linnaeus Arboretum name change
As campus organizations work uphill to combat the obstacles of being semi-virtual, one of the college’s biggest events is to be online. Gustavus’ Christmas in Christ Chapel, an event that annually welcomes thousands of people to campus, will be recorded and streamed online. Nonetheless, Director of the Marketing and Communication Office, Barb Larson Taylor is optimistic. “The recording for C in CC will be happening … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel goes virtual: The realities of a hybrid semester on campus
