This fall John Legend released a new and revised version of “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” originally written by Frank Loesser. Though this song originated as a playful song between Frank Loesser and his wife, under a modern light, the back and forth banter of the song and its lyrics take a much darker turn. Since the early 2000’s, people have been debating the darker implications … Continue reading Calling out a Christmas song
It’s the week after Thanksgiving and all throughout campus, Gusties are talking about what they did, the food they ate, the people they saw and all the homework they had to do (or forgot to do). It’s certainly nice to get away from campus for a few days over Thanksgiving break, but lately, these “breaks” are beginning to feel less like time off and more … Continue reading Give us a break over Thanksgiving
First impressions can be really deceiving. That’s what a lot of other first-years like me have said since starting college here at Gustavus. Don’t misunderstand; I’m not bashing Gustavus. On the contrary, I want to help it be better. College is where you can explore, learn, and grow; so why shouldn’t the institution that helps shape us grow with us? As students, we learn from … Continue reading You cannot compost this
A common household cleaning item or a toxic hazard? Anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) are a common household product many people use to kill unwanted, invasive rats. Rats can be dangerous to human health as they carry many diseases and can cause household destruction. Unfortunately, too many people are unaware of the dangers that rodenticides pose. According to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC), rat poisoning is … Continue reading The question behind rat poison
On November 23rd, the Gustavus Men’s Basketball team opened MIAC play with a home win against Macalester. The win was a result of offensive discipline and a barrage of three-point shooting. The Gusties had only eight turnovers and hit 12 three-pointers. Junior Logan Rezac poured in 24 points, while Sophomore Benji Lundberg added 23. Both players shot over 50 percent in the game. Lundberg went … Continue reading Men’s Basketball wins first MIAC contest: Gusties start season with 1-3 overall record
Before taking a weekend off for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive Teams produced convincing wins on two straight weekends. On November 16th, the two teams both took down a trio of MIAC opponents before returning to St. Peter on the 23rd to win the Grace Goblirsch Invitational. On the 16th, the teams both competed in split squad action, with … Continue reading Swimming wins Grace Goblirsch Invite: Multiple Gusties earn MIAC Athlete of the Week honors
The Women’s Hockey team continued their hot start to the season this past week with two victories against Augsburg. The squad is currently undefeated at 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the MIAC, which has earned the Gusties the No. 4 ranking nationally. Hamline and St. Thomas are two other MIAC schools looming ahead on the Gusties’ schedule who are also ranked in the top ten … Continue reading Gusties’ perfect start lengthens to 7-0: Women’s Hockey ranked No. 4 in most recent national poll
This last Tuesday, Nov. 18, sustainability groups came together to host the Eco Fair. This fair was a chance for groups such as the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation, the Sustainability Communications Team as well as some sustainability interns to share their knowledge and experience with the campus community. The groups are collectively known as the Gustavus Sustainability Team. Environmentally conscious action has been at … Continue reading Gustavus Sustainability Team shares their knowledge: Eco Fair showcases Gustavus’ environmentally conscious student body
Monday, November 11th Campus Safety detected the odor of Marijuana in North Hall. Tuesday, November 12th Campus Safety responded to a report of underage possession. Campus Safety Office had sewer backup. Wednesday, November 13th Campus Safety responded to the Campus Center Dining services for a medical transport. Campus Safety responded to a Medical Assist to a student that walked into the Campus Safety Office. The … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/22/19)
The annual Holiday Angel Tree has been set up outside the Community Engagement Center office as part of a holiday tradition which has lasted over a decade. “The Angel Tree Program is a partnership with the Head Start Program in St. Peter… [that] promotes the school readiness of young children from income eligible families in Nicollet county… It has become a great tradition here at … Continue reading Holiday Angel Tree invites Gusties to give back: Community Engagement Center holiday tradition helps St. Peter families
