Book Review: Dianetics: the New Science of Mental Health

Will Sorg- In the opening chapter of the worst book I have ever read, Scientologist founder and human airbag L. Ron Hubbard describes his pseudo-scientific text as an adventure that will change the reader. This is true. I was changed by this book. However, this adventure and subsequent change was not like Around The World in 80 Days or 10,000 Leagues Under The Sea. It … Continue reading Book Review: Dianetics: the New Science of Mental Health

“Everybody Inherits the Hood” talk to be given by Dr. Langston Collin Wilkens

Katie Samek- The Department of African/African Diaspora Studies would like to formally invite the student body to attend “Everybody Inherits the Hood”, a talk by guest lecturer Dr. Langston Collin Wilkins. This talk will take place on Thursday, April 11th at 7:00 p.m. in Beck Hall, room 101. After the lecture, there will be a Q&A session for students to ask questions about the talk, … Continue reading “Everybody Inherits the Hood” talk to be given by Dr. Langston Collin Wilkens

Professor John Cha and faculty Julie Gilbert to host interfaith discussion

Elliot Steeves- The Office of the Gustavus Chaplain will be hosting a series of interfaith talks in Christ Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on April 4th, 11th, and 23rd. The speakers at each event correspond to a different faith. Dr Samuel Kessler will speak about Judaism on April 4th. Professor John Cha and Reference Librarian Julie Gilbert will speak about Buddhism on April 11th. Finally, Dr … Continue reading Professor John Cha and faculty Julie Gilbert to host interfaith discussion

Alpha Sigma Tau sorority informs campus with NARCAN training

Grace LaTourelle- The Sorority Alpha Sigma Tau is hosting a NARCAN training on Monday, April 8th, 2024, in the Heritage Room in the Jackson Campus Center. It will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. NARCAN, also called Naloxone, is a medicine that will rapidly reverse opioid overdose. AST requests that the Google Form be completed to track attendees, however, registration for the event … Continue reading Alpha Sigma Tau sorority informs campus with NARCAN training

Women’s Tennis wins two matches

Kieran Ripken- The Gustavus Women’s Tennis team hosted Grinnell and Luther at the Swanson Tennis Center this past Saturday, winning both matches 6-3. With a pair of wins on the day, the Gusties improved their record to 4-2 on the season. Gustavus began the day with a strong opponent in Grinnell, who came into the competition with an undefeated record of 10-0. “The team was … Continue reading Women’s Tennis wins two matches

38th annual President’s Ball comes back to raise the roof on GAC campus

Grace LaTourelle- The 38th annual President’s Ball will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato. The doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and close at 5:45 p.m., with the event lasting until 10:00 p.m. The theme of this year’s event is Secret Garden. “We want it to feel like a garden party with the whole school … Continue reading 38th annual President’s Ball comes back to raise the roof on GAC campus

Center for Career Development hosts DEIB panel on mentoring

Katie Samek- The Center for Career Development will be hosting a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Mentoring Panel on Tuesday, March 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the St. Peter Room, located on the main floor of the Jackson Campus Center. This panel will be focusing on the topic “Mentoring’s Positive Impact”, and will feature local guest speakers who have served as … Continue reading Center for Career Development hosts DEIB panel on mentoring

Student senate welcomes new co-presidents for 2025

Elliot Steeves- Juniors Chance Korpela and Robby Swenson are now your new Student Senate co-presidents. They won the election as the only tickets running for the office on the ballot. Both Korpela and Swenson wanted to run together after Swenson approached Korpela about the idea of serving as co-presidents. They have worked together previously as representatives for the Class of 2025. “It was something that … Continue reading Student senate welcomes new co-presidents for 2025

Visiting artist Vick Quezada

Taylor Storlien- This Tuesday, March 19, Visiting Artist Vick Quezada will be giving their artist talk at 5:15 p.m. during the public reception of their work from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The entire exhibition runs from Monday, February 26th to Sunday, April 7th. Vick Quezada (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist, who specializes in the exploration of hybrid art forms in Indigenous-Latinx history and how … Continue reading Visiting artist Vick Quezada