There are a lot of decisions to make coming up for many incoming students, students here on campus, and on other campuses as well. The high pressures of the decision making process can cause a lot of people to rely on their parents for guidance and help with their future. Although asking others for help with making these choices isn’t a bad thing, it can … Continue reading The time for adulting at college
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)
The topic of deciding to work out every day is a tough decision on its own, but that may be due to the fact that you aren’t going at the time your body prefers. Being busy college students, it is hard to squeeze in workouts and even harder to go at our preferred time. Because of this, motivation to continue working out tanks. Some of … Continue reading Early bird gets the weight room
“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
This week, the Gustavus Baseball team escaped the cold and traveled to Tucson, Arizona to kick off their 2019 season. Heading into the Tucson Invite, the team seemed to be fired up and ready to show everyone how much of a threat they can be this season in the competition for the MIAC title. “I heard that we were picked fourth in the conference,” Head … Continue reading Baseball opens 2019 season in Tucson: Gusties show promise early in the season
The Gustavus Gymnastics Team celebrated their seven seniors Friday, March 1, in their final home meet of the season and their last competition before they enter postseason. A week before, the Gusties posted a 183.725-180.325 home duel win over Hamline, highlighted by strong performances from Seniors Sam Ardy and Amanda Malo. Ardy took first place in three separate events, earning scores of 9.425 on vault, … Continue reading Gymnastics hosts Senior Night: Gusties prepare for WIAC/NCGA West Regional Meet
Two weeks ago, the Gustavus Women’s Tennis team traveled to the west coast for a pair of matches against well established programs from Washington and Oregon. To start out the weekend, the Gusties defeated Whitman College in a close match that resulted in a final score of 5-4. Following the win against the host, the Gusties dropped a match 6-3 against Linfield College. Head Coach … Continue reading Gusties win three consecutive matches: Women’s Tennis undefeated in MIAC competitions
Every Gustavus student is familiar with the Collegiate Fellow program, either through serving as CFs themselves or through living on campus. Recently, changes were made to the compensation CFs will receive as payment for their services to students and the campus. Changes to the Collegiate Fellow program have “been discussed… over the past seven years,” Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Dr. … Continue reading Budget cuts reach Residential Life: Collegiate Fellow compensation no longer covers entire room cost
Monday, February 18 Campus Safety received a request for a welfare check in the International Center. Campus Safety responded to an over 21 intoxicated student, St. Peter Police were called due to lack of cooperation and escorted him off campus at his request. Referred to the campus conduct system. Tuesday, February 19 Campus Safety responded to a suspicious motor vehicle, with the engine running in … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/1/19)
Students planning to go on the India and Malaysia Study Abroad trips were left disappointed after finding out both trips were canceled for the fall of 2019, including Sophomore Hailey Concepcion. Concepcion is a Political Science and Peace Studies major with a minor in Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies (LALACS) and had looked forward to furthering her studies in India next semester. “I love … Continue reading Gustavus cancels two fall study away trips: The India and Malaysia trips for 2019 canceled due to low enrollment
