Walk anywhere on campus, and you’ll find a never-ending array of posters advertising events, parties and get-togethers put on by student organizations and academic departments alike. At times, the number of events happening on campus can seem overwhelming. There are so many attempts to get our attention that at times it may seem like one big waste of energy–considering how much we already have going … Continue reading Finding intellectual fulfillment
I’m writing in regard to the opinion articles posted in last week’s publication about diversity. Lauren Casey’s article titled “The great poster debate” is deeply rooted in white privilege and ignorance. At the end of her article she states, “For those who disapprove with how Gustavus handles diversity, as harsh as it sounds, they didn’t force any student to come here and anyone is free … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (11/8/19)
In regard to Lauren Casey’s column about “The Great Poster Debate”: As an Asian American student of a college with a white dominant student body, I am angry. This column perpetuates the divide of US vs. THEM on campus. Not only is this column unfair and unjust, it also represents the lack of understanding on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The aspects she suggests these … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (11/8/19)
One of the most complex gaps in higher education is the socioeconomic gap. This gap includes students from working and/or lower economic classes who are often first-generation students. In looking at this gap it is important to look at three different groups of personal capital: human capital, social capital and cultural capital. Human capital is any knowledge, skills or ability that the students has. This … Continue reading Gustavus breaks gap in higher education
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)
