PASO celebrates black culture with Africa Week

Next Monday marks the beginning of Africa Week, an annual event which serves to educate and celebrate Pan-Africanism and black culture. The week leading up to Africa Night is full of events and discussion, and culminates on Friday, March 15 with Africa Night, where students will perform art in a variety of mediums that demonstrate the similarities and differences within Pan-Africanism. Authentic cuisine from different … Continue reading PASO celebrates black culture with Africa Week

Three-time World Poetry Slam finalist Natasha T. Miller gives spoken word show

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted a spoken word performance that was “life changing,” Sophomore Culture and Diversity Executive Tyra Banks said. Natasha T. Miller, a Detroit, Michigan native, three-time Women of the World Poetry Slam finalist, author, and film producer presented her show to Gustavus students from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. this past Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in the Courtyard Café. Miller is the author … Continue reading Three-time World Poetry Slam finalist Natasha T. Miller gives spoken word show

Classical Studies: Changes for the better

The Gustavus Adolphus College faculty members are proudly and diligently working day by day to enrich and evolve their offering of majors and minors, from Physics to Communications Studies. These majors have been parts of the Gustavus Curriculum since the beginning and they help maintain many different values at Gustavus. When it comes to the humanities majors, the Classics claims an indispensable position. “The purpose … Continue reading Classical Studies: Changes for the better

Gustie of the Week: Nora Mohamed

One of the most genuine and sweet souls roaming the halls of the Campus Center is none other than sophomore, Norhan “Nora” Mohamed. She is from Bloomington, Minnesota, and currently studying Elementary Education as her major. Nora chose to be an Elementary Education major because of her previous experience working with kids since fifth grade. She enjoyed serving as a mentor, working at summer camps, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Nora Mohamed

Gustie of the Week: Stella Hadjiyanis

Touring Gustavus as a senior high school student from Edina, Minnesota, Sophomore Communication Studies Major Stella Hadjiyanis never expected to fall so hard. “My tour guide was an international student majoring in music education but had never done music before Gustavus.” Stella said. “I thought it was so inspiring that at Gustavus you didn’t need a super heavy background in a certain field to get … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Stella Hadjiyanis

Advice for the floundering first-year (3/8/19)

Dear first years- By now, the course load of this semester has likely hit you full-force, and if you’re anything like me, the amount of homework you have feels completely overwhelming. I’m here to hopefully ease that stress by offering you a few study tips that I swear by. First, create an incentive for yourself. For me, this means if I study for a set … Continue reading Advice for the floundering first-year (3/8/19)

Student Senate and how you can change campus

“Doing your civic duty” is a phrase that Gustavus students hear often-especially around major elections. There has always been a push to get students to vote, spurred by shuttles, registration taco trucks, and much more. Elections are discussed. Politics abound. But one election that is not pushed as much is Gustavus’ own Student Senate co-presidential election. Often, there are few candidates, short campaigns, and little … Continue reading Student Senate and how you can change campus