This past weekend, CAB hosted its annual showing of the film Rocky Horror Picture Show. Being a first-year, this was my first year attending the event, but also the first time ever seeing the movie. I was totally blown away by the enthusiasm that everybody showed as well as the fantastic preparation on the part of CAB. Not only was the event amazing, but it … Continue reading The Rocky Horror Picture Show community
Dear first-years, By now, you are probably sick. Or you know someone that’s sick, meaning you are about to get sick. And let me tell you, the first time you get sick away from home is probably going to be awful. It’s a true adulting moment when you feel absolutely terrible but you still have to take care of yourself and get things done. We’ve … Continue reading Advice for the floundering first-year
As students at Gustavus, we are not unfamiliar to protests and their use for changes in various capacities. After the election of our current president, there were protests that, very keenly, looked forward to what our future as a nation could be. Upon the decision of Gustavus becoming a tobacco-free campus, students protested the various effects this rule would impose on students. During homecoming week, … Continue reading The power of protest
Welcome to the season of pumpkin flavored everything. Of course, this welcome is a bit late as we are well into the excitement, with more and more pumpkin related things continuing to pop up. Pumpkin candles, cakes, candy, pie, decorations, and, of course, the famous pumpkin spice latte. Now, everyone loves a good seasonal drink. You can swoon over the cute, heart shaped things … Continue reading The hype around pumpkin spice
This past Saturday, the Gustie offense unleashed an air assault on the Carleton defense that proved to be far too much for the Knights to handle. Senior quarterback Michael Veldman manned the helm for the Gustie offense and continued his stellar play, throwing for a whopping 417 passing yards and tossing three touchdowns. The deep ball was the name of the game for Veldman as … Continue reading Football holds four game winning streak: Gusties host Senior Day Saturday against St. Thomas
The Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams competed in the MIAC Championships last weekend in Northfield, MN. Both teams finished in sixth place overall. The event consists of a 6k race for the women, which translates to roughly 3.7 miles, and an 8k for the men, or just short of five miles. The women, who finished fourth in the MIAC last year, were led … Continue reading Cross Country races at MIAC Championships: Pederson medals and earns MIAC Athlete of the Week
For the sixth time in it’s programs history, Gustavus Volleyball holds the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship title. Last Friday, the Gustavus Women’s Volleyball team finished out their last match of the season with a perfect conference record by defeating St. Mary’s with a four-set win. The Gusties started off the game strongly, winning the first two sets with scores of 25-15 and 25-19. After … Continue reading Volleyball goes undefeated in the MIAC: Gusties earn program’s sixth MIAC Championship title
Saturday night, students enjoyed the Rave to celebrate Gustavus Homecoming. While the rave was taking place, rumors about a gun spread like wildfire. Junior Lilly Soderberg shared her rave experience saying, “We didn’t hear about there being a gun until after the rave was over, and we heard the news from a mutual friend of my roommates. He said that three separate people, who were … Continue reading Rumored weapon threat spreads across campus: Campus Safety comments on the rumor after the rave dance
This past week, October 8-12, was Coming Out Week on campus. The events were put on by the Queer and Questioning organization. National Coming Out Day was Thursday October 11. The Q & Q group has already hosted mixers and meetings this school year. This week was a time of celebration for the members. Coming Out Day has been a day of lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Continue reading Gustavus celebrates Coming Out Week
Monday, October 1 Campus Safety observed an attempted theft of Gustavus property. Campus Safety referred two students to the Campus Conduct System. Tuesday, October 2 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Mattson Hall for student that fainted. The student was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm in Southwest Hall. It was set off by a … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/12/18)
