Think back to the technology you used as a kid and how much joy it brought you. Gameboy, Webkinz, Nintendo DS, or your super slick flip phone just to name a few. The one thing missing back then was your smartphone filled with social media apps. New technology has a lot of benefits, it has one huge drawback that may be affecting people without them … Continue reading Tech talk on mental health
The Gustavus Men’s and Women’s cross-country teams made the short trek over to Northfield this past weekend for the MIAC Championship meet. Runners for both teams had speedy days on the course, as both teams sprinted their way into fourth place finishes. The men competed in a field of 11 teams and the women in a field of 12. For the men, Sophomore Garet Grant … Continue reading Gusties compete in MIAC Championships: Both Men’s and Women’s Cross Country place fourth
The Gustavus Men’s Hockey team started their season off with a bang, as they won their first two games this weekend. On Friday, the Gusties beat Lawrence University by a score of 5-2. The scoring started early, with a goal from Junior Logan Norman early in the first, assisted by Juniors Caleb Anderson and Nick Klishko. A couple minutes later, the Gusties took a 2-0 … Continue reading Men’s hockey sweeps Lawrence University: Gusties prepare for test against UW-Stevens Point
The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team finished up regular season conference play last week with a pair of wins. Going into Saturday, they were tied with St. Thomas in points, and needed a win to secure the regular season conference Championship. Thanks to late game heroics from standout First-year Raphael Cattelin, they were able to do just that. On Tuesday, the first-place Gusties traveled north to … Continue reading Gusties win second consecutive MIAC title: Men’s Soccer secures No. 1 seed for MIAC Playoffs
Last Thursday, as Give to Gustavus Day overtook the campus cafeteria, controversial posters started popping up around campus. These posters, which criticized the campus administration through statements such as “$70,000,000 dollars in renovations for Nobel and a closet for diversity,” were hung anonymously in various campus buildings and also posted on the “Overheard at Gustavus” Facebook page using the Give to Gustavus day hashtag, #fireuptherouser. … Continue reading Controversial diversity posters pop up around campus: Posters spark a discussion of campus diversity
Sunday, October 13 A student reported a suspicious incident while walking on campus between Campus Center and Sohre Hall. Monday, October 14 Campus Safety was called for a harassing phone call in Sohre Hall. Tuesday, October 15 Campus Safety responded to a damage of Gustavus property report in Pittman Hall. Wednesday, October 16 Campus Safety responded to a suspicious incident at the Jackson Campus Center. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/1/19)
The Gustavus student radio station, KGSM, successfully restarted last year after the latest in a series of setbacks, which have impeded its existence on campus for over the past twenty years. “[Co-President of KGSM] Alma Jorgensen and I… wanted a fully functioning radio station and to make sure that KGSM as a student organization had a bright future,” Sophomore and Co-President of KGSM Daniel Wang … Continue reading Gustavus student radio successfully brought back on air: KGSM revived after semester long radio silence
Stress is always something that’s on the mind of Gustavus students. GustieWELL and the Peer Assistants (PAs) are aware of this issue and are constantly trying to find new ways to help. Over the month of October, the mental health awareness events known as “Walktober” were held. “Research shows walking increases blood and energy flow to the brain, which improves acuity and function on a … Continue reading Walktober helps Gusties walk off stress: GustieWELL provides students with a positive outlet for stress
This coming January, Gustavus students will disperse to locations all over the world through this year’s ten J-Term IEX programs. Gusties were eager to get involved in the 2020 J-Term experiences, according to Assistant Director of Study Away Programs Bryan Messerly. “We had several of the courses filled up to capacity and several of the courses with a waitlist,” Messerly said. One such program is … Continue reading Preview: J-Term 2020 Study Abroad Trips
Visiting Assistant Professor in Music, Dr. Elisabeth Cherland, has found herself more grounded in her roots since coming to Gustavus. “I’m really thrilled to be here in Minnesota and at a Lutheran institution,” Cherland said. Originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, Cherland continues to carry on a generations-long love of music as a singer, violinist, educator and now her role as the conductor of the Choir of … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Elisabeth Cherland
