While Gustavus’ menu is nationally ranked, it is no secret to Gusties that Caf food can get repetitive after a while. We all know how it goes: Caesar salad Mondays, Bosco Stick Tuesdays, grilled cheese Wednesdays, noodle bowl Thursdays and gyro Fridays. Everything is so predictable, but is that really a bad thing? Assigned food days are equivalent to the unassigned “assigned” seats of college. … Continue reading On Wednesdays we eat grilled cheese
Now that we are past the first hurdle in the school year, many students on campus are getting more involved with activities outside of the classroom. You may have even attended the Involvement Fair this past Tuesday. As I’m sure that you’ve guessed so far, Gustavus offers many organizations on campus that promote social justice, helping others, and making our community overall a better place … Continue reading Help create a community on campus
Lots of college prep tips include how to study, take notes, listen to lectures and how to take tests, but success in college and in the work-force afterwards takes more than just being a good student and hard work. In order to be successful, students also have to take care of their mental and physical health. Without well taken care of mental health and a … Continue reading Success means more than just brains
The Gustavus Men’s Golf Team competed in its first tournament of the 2019 season last weekend at the Pioneer Creek Invite in Maple Plain, MN. In a field that featured eight Division III teams and a number of Division I players competing as individuals, the Gusties took second place as a team. Before traveling to the Pioneer Creek Invite, the Gusties played one dual match … Continue reading Men’s Golf places second at Pioneer Creek: Ullan posts fourth best score out of Division III competitors
This past weekend, the Gustavus Football team kicked off its 2019 campaign at home against Martin Luther College. Last season the team showed its competitive edge, finishing the season with an overall record of 6-4 and 5-3 record in MIAC play that prompted a fourth place finish in one of the most competitive football conferences in the nation. This preseason, the Gusties have been working … Continue reading Football wins season opener 50-19: Gusties prepare for tough games ahead
The Gustie men’s soccer team trounced both of the opponents they faced this past weekend with a tandem of strong defensive play and an outburst of offense. On Saturday, the season’s home opener, Gustavus shut out Crown College by a score of 7-0. Each goal came from a different Gustie player, with First-year Raphael Cattelin notching the first one just over five minutes into the … Continue reading Men’s Soccer starts off season 4-0: Gusties defeat Crown 7-0 and Simpson 6-1
The Gustavus campus underwent many changes this past summer. One change that is still underway is the Swanson Tennis Center upgrade. The Swanson Tennis Center is quite noticeable on campus due to its large indoor tennis arena. The tennis center’s six courts are covered by a huge white dome. While it may not look all that different from past years, the bubble was replaced just … Continue reading Swanson Tennis Center receives long overdue facelift: Gustavus Tennis begins year under new bubble
Monday, August 26 ● No incidents reported Tuesday, August 27 ● No incidents reported Wednesday, August 28 ● Campus safety responded to a fire alarm in North Hall. A student accidentally caused the alarm while cooking in Sorensen Hall basement. Thursday, August 29 ● A Gustavus employee reported the theft of eleven traffic cones that were located near College View Apartments. ● A student came to the … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/6/2019)
Many Gustavus Students are excited to be back on the hill and to explore the new Nobel Hall expansion, but Nobel Hall is not the only place where changes are happening this fall. The Jackson Campus Center and Johnson Student Union experienced many changes over the summer as well. Several departments have changed their locations. JoNes VanHecke, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of … Continue reading Department shuffling causes confusion: Three department offices relocate for the 2019-2020 school year
The weather was kind to the class of 2023 as they moved into their respective dorms this year. There was no rain, the sun wasn’t too intense, and there was a good breeze as students carried everything from books to bedding to brand-new mini-fridges into Pittman, Sohre and Norelius halls. In addition to the students, parents, college staff and the move-in crew were around to … Continue reading Move-in Crew helps first-years settle in
