After the coldest week of the year so far, I’m sure that we’re all looking forward to the rest of fall and eventually the holiday season. But for many students on campus, including myself, the colder season and overcast skies bring back unwanted feelings of overwhelm and depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD is seasonal depression that can come in many forms. Most often SAD … Continue reading To those who suffer in silence
Saturday, Oct. 19 is National Period Day and in heart of this, there will be a rally in Minneapolis along with several other cities around the nation. National Period Day and the rallies associated with it work for three main goals: to destigmatize periods, to educate citizens on menstrual health in a non-cisgender, normative way and end period poverty and period tax. Periods have been … Continue reading The period problem
Parking on college campuses can be a huge issue, and here at Gustavus it has been an ongoing issue that needs to be solved. Personally, the parking situation at Gustavus has been anything but great from the four years I have been attending. Struggling to find parking each year has become the big trend and challenge on campus. It is almost like a mini celebration … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/18/19)
With the evolution of social media and access to creative outlets such as YouTube, there’s no doubt the makeup industry is booming with eager young adults looking for ways to express themselves or recommendations for quality products. Because of the global efforts surrounding recent brands who have taken a stand against animal testing the question of why some brands are continuing to harm innocent animals … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/18/19)
Minnesota’s minority population is rapidly growing. Since 2010, the black community has jumped 31 percent, the Hispanic population 20 percent and the Asian population 30 percent. The Gustavus student body will continue to diversify along with Minnesota. Now more than ever. minority professors and staff are a necessity in our diverse world. They are important not just in the places that encourage diversity, but also … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/18/19)
The Gustie Men’s soccer team extended their winning streak to three games this past week with gritty victories over two conference foes. Last Wednesday, Gustavus hosted St. Olaf in a makeup contest and secured a close 1-0 victory. The Oles threatened several times early in the match, including a shot that glanced off the post, but managed just 4 shots in the game compared to … Continue reading Men’s Soccer improves to 11-2: Gusties ride a four game winning streak
The Gustavus Football team won in dramatic fashion on Saturday by a score of 35-28. The ending of the game resembled the Minneapolis Miracle, the game in which the Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints in the 2018 NFC divisional playoff game on the last play of the game to punch their ticket to the NFC Championship game. In cold and snowy conditions, the Gusties … Continue reading Football defeats Concordia 35-28: Kirk tallies 233 yards, second most in program history
The University of St. Thomas announced on Friday, October 4th that is has received an invitation to join the Division I Summit League. Although this is an important step forward in their search for a new conference, they require a waiver from the NCAA to transition directly to Division I. This saga began last May, when the University of St. Thomas was involuntarily removed from … Continue reading President Bergman comments on UST verdict: St. Thomas receives invitation to join D1 Summit League
This Monday marked the beginning of Coming Out Week, a weeklong celebration of LGBTQ+ students and allies focused on education, understanding, and acceptance, sponsored by Queers and Allies, also known as Q&A. Coming Out Week has existed in many forms since it officially began in 1994. “The LGBTQ+ organization on campus has gone through many transformations and name changes over the years of course, so … Continue reading Gustavus students celebrate Coming Out Week: Queers and Allies hosts annual Coming Out Week celebrations
Monday, September 30th Campus Safety and the SPPD searched the ARB for a missing student who left a suicide note. Campus Safety was called for medical assistance in the stairwell of Uhler Hall. Tuesday, October 1st Campus Safety was called to Norelius for an underage drinking violation. Wednesday, October 2nd No incidents reported Thursday, October 3rd Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Schaefer … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/11/19)
