Now that J-Term is over, Gustavus students are returning to campus and getting back into their semester routines, including eating daily meals in the caf and tracking their dining expenses. It’s around this time that students who’ve been off-campus over J-Term, such as myself, take a peek at their caf accounts and have a mini heart attack. The large figure sitting staring back at me … Continue reading The Complexities of Caf Credit
Valentine’s Day hasn’t always been seen by the majority of people as either you are in a relationship or a single Pringle. Think back to when you were in elementary school and made decorated shoeboxes for the Valentine’s Day exchange. Those were still the days where the opposite gender had cooties, revealing that the motive for this day isn’t purely about romantic relationships. Back in … Continue reading Hope for Heart Day
The Gustavus men’s basketball team charged energrtically into the new year, starting off 2020 with a 5-2 record. Since then, the squad has lost five straight games to bring them to 8-14 overall and 8-9 in the MIAC conference. February has not been kind to the Gusties, as a tough stretch of their schedule, a close loss, and a roster plagued by injury and sickness … Continue reading Men’s Basketball pushes for postseason: Gusties fight to break five game losing streak
Over January term the Women’s Basketball team was on a mission to extend their season and clinch one of the coveted MIAC playoff spots, and they did just that. Since the end of first semester, the team has posted eight wins and four losses, bringing their overall record to 16-5 and 12-4 in MIAC play. Following a three-game winning streak in January the team fell … Continue reading Women’s Basketball clinches playoff spot: Gusties improve to 16-5 overall and 12-4 in MIAC play
After a difficult series against MIAC rival, No. 9 Hamline, the Gustavus Women’s Hockey Team got back on last weekend against Concordia. With their 4-0 and 3-1 wins, the Gusties reclaimed their spot at No. 5 in the national rankings. Coming into their series with fellow MIAC heavyweight Hamline, the Gusties were 13-2-1 overall and 9-0-1 in the Conference. The first game of the series … Continue reading Women’s Hockey improves to 15-3-2: Gusties reclaim No. 5 national ranking
The planning for Gustavus’ annual holiday production, Christmas in Christ Chapel, begins almost a year before the first performance. The event, produced by the Office of Marketing and Communication at Gustavus, in combination with the fine arts and the help of numerous others, features three combined choirs, handbell players, an entire orchestra and band, and even dancers‒and those are just the performers. The number of … Continue reading Behind the scenes of Christmas in Christ Chapel: The unseen production behind Christmas in Christ Chapel
Monday, November 18th No incidents reported Tuesday, November 19th No incidents reported Wednesday, November 20th Campus Safety discovered students on the roof of Southwest Hall. Students referred to the campus conduct system. Campus Safety performed a medical transport to Rivers Edge. Thursday, November 21st Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Pittman Hall. Campus Safety responded to a suspicious incident in Norelius Hall. Friday, … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (12/6/19)
On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Psychological Studies department hosted the Fall 2019 Psychological Science Research Symposium where students in the department were able to present research projects and studies that they have completed and conducted. “The purpose of the research symposium is to showcase all the hard work Psychological Science students have done over the course of the semester. This includes research conducted as part … Continue reading Psychology Department showcases work: Psychological Studies department hosts annual research symposium
January 2020 is bringing Gustavus students exciting opportunities to either study abroad all over the world or create memories right here on campus. While on campus, forget about the zero below temperatures, and enjoy events hosted on campus from a variety of organizations. One way to stay warm is cozying up in the Multifaith Center for story time and hot cocoa. The Multifaith Center will … Continue reading J-Term courses maximize winter enjoyment: Gustavus provides students with opportunities on and off campus
Over the years, Christmas in Christ Chapel has increasingly featured dances in its services. These dances help audience members to visualize the theme expressed and the messages shared during the Christmas in Christ Chapel experience. Theater and dance professor Michele Rusinko is heavily involved in creating these dances for the services. Gustavus’ popular and beloved show stands apart from many other schools’ concerts. “…[Gustavus’ show] … Continue reading C in CC: a celebration of unity through dance
