The school year has kicked off early for Director of Peer Education and Chemical Health Laura Herbst-Johnson and the Peer Assistants. The Peer Assistants are a group of students who volunteer their time working for the Peer Education and Chemical Health Office, located on the lower level of the Campus Center, in promoting health and wellness on campus. This week the Peer Assistants have participated … Continue reading Peer Assistants help Gustavus students
Senior Garrett Schwartz vividly remembers the afternoon he auditioned for a spot in the Gustavus choral ensembles as a first-year student. “I still can remember standing in line with other singers for auditions and feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of what to expect,” Schwartz said. Like Schwartz, many students who are preparing for their ensemble, theatre, or dance auditions during orientation may feel intimidated by … Continue reading Acing the audition: advice for incoming artists
It’s always interesting to see people’s reaction when you tell them your favorite movies involve blood, gore, and the occasional monster. The horror genre is just incredibly interesting, as it mixes social commentary and entertainment to create a film that has a lasting impression on the viewer. I’m sure everyone has that one film that they watched as a child that gave them nightmares for … Continue reading Horror movies go where others fear
Among the many fall sports who reported to campus a few weeks ago, none have seen more practice time and competition than the Women’s soccer. The team is putting in an abundant amount of work in order to prepare for the upcoming season and the grueling schedule that lies ahead. The Gusties have had many lifts, fitness testing, and have had three practices a day … Continue reading Gusties kick off preseason play: Women’s Soccer focuses on mentality and style of play
Nobel Hall of Science is bringing Gustavus students one of the biggest renovations this campus has seen since the construction of Beck Hall. One of the largest projects Gustavus has ever taken on in terms of cost, the $70 million project–which will double the building’s footprint and completely renovate the existing facilities–received final approval from the Gustavus Board of Trustees on Friday, January 26, 2018. … Continue reading Gustavus prepares for phase two of the Nobel Expansion: Gusties will soon get their first glimpse inside the $70 million project
Students may be feeling a slight slump at the moment, but that just means the best time of the year is right around the corner. With summer comes graduation, and with graduation comes Senior Week. The seniors are a few weeks from freedom, and the clock is counting down. In the days before graduation, seniors will get one last hurrah as they celebrate their final … Continue reading The Class of 2019 counts down the days
Monday, May 6 Campus Safety received a report of an elevator that had been barricaded which caused a safety issue. The barricade was removed. Two AC were contacted by the Counseling Center because a student reported to them that they were concerned for another student in Sohre Hall. Tuesday, May 7 Campus Safety and the St. Peter ambulance responded to a medical assist in Uhler … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (5/17/19)
The Stolen, a band from New Jersey, came to campus to perform in the Johns Family Courtyard on May 10, 2019. The Stolen is a pop-rock group from New Jersey, and has performed with Neon Trees, All-American Rejects, The Academic, and Punchline. The Stolen began as a group of friends interested in music and playing AC/DC. Since then, the group released their first album, Adults, … Continue reading New Jersey band performs before finals week
This weekend will be a bittersweet one for choir students, especially the individuals who have been invested in the Music Department ever since their first few years at Gustavus. On March 18th, Dr. Gregory Aune, Professor of Music and Conductor of the Gustavus Choir, will lead his final performance at 3 p.m. in Christ Chapel. As the school year comes to a close, Aune will … Continue reading Preview: Dr. Gregory Aune’s “Song Go Ever On”
