With Halloween in the rearview mirror, that means it should be time to make room for turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. That is how it should be, but according to all the stores and malls, they think otherwise. It may be November, but it might as well be December as the ads for buying Christmas presents, and holiday decorations, are in full force. Holiday cheer … Continue reading Halt the holidays
These past few weeks, I am sure you’ve been asked by about a million different people if you’ve voted. By the time the election came around Tuesday, everybody except political science majors such as myself were sick and tired of anything having to do with the mid-term elections. Many people I knew couldn’t see the value in voting. They had become too pessimistic about their … Continue reading Doing your duty for democracy
The Gustie Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams are off to a strong start and have found early success with two weekends of competition under their belt so far. The first weekend featured a split squad meet on October 27 where one group traveled to Luther College in Decorah, IA while another took on Morningside College in Sioux City, IA. The contingent that traveled … Continue reading Swimming and Diving begins season: Both teams place second in Gustavus Invitational
The Gustie Women’s hockey team is back in action and ready to defend their Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) championship title. Their previous season had an intense finish, tying with Hamline for the regular season championship and falling to them in a battle for the playoff title. However, the team received an at-large bid into the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament putting them up … Continue reading Women’s Hockey off to a strong start: Gusties ranked No. 8 in the nation heading into the season
The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team culminated their brilliant season with a 1-0 overtime win over Macalaster on Oct. 27 for the Gusties’ first Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) regular season title since 2013. Senior Arthur Parens was proud of the team’s accomplishments so far and the goals they have set for themselves. “One of our biggest goals for the season was creating our own legacy, … Continue reading Men’s Soccer earns MIAC Champion status: Gusties earn an at-large bid to NCAA tournament
Biosphere reserve was a new concept for Alexis Sienczak when she visited Sweden in January 2018. After that, the term continued to affect her life, even more so as the MN River Valley Biosphere Conference happens on Nov. 14, 2018 in Alumni Hall. “This is a chance to educate the public about the biosphere reserve program and what it could mean for the MN … Continue reading Biosphere Conference to propose MN River Valley biosphere reserve
Monday, October 22 Campus Safety responded to a motor vehicle accident in the Norelius Parking lot. Tuesday, October 23 A student came into the Campus Safety Office to report an ongoing roommate dispute. Campus Safety investigated an odor of Marijuana in Sohre Hall. Campus Safety referred two students to the Campus Conduct System. Wednesday, October 24 Campus Safety responded to College View Apartments for a … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/2/18)
On Monday, October 29, Gustavus Adolphus welcomed Dr. Samuel Kessler as the first Bonnier chair of the Jewish Department. The Bonnier Chair position was created when the Bonnier family “gave the college money specifically to fund a new position in the religion department,” Professor Mary Gaebler said. With Dr. Kessler’s inauguration to the position, the religion department now has scholars from Jewish, Islamic, and Buddhist … Continue reading Bonnier Chair of Jewish Studies inaugurated: GAC welcomes Dr. Samuel Kessler to Jewish department
On October 29, a presentation and panel was held surrounding the 50th anniversary on the year of 1968. This year brought a burst of protests and forced many to take a look at the social unrest in areas such as race, gender and economic equality and other problems that the country faced. “Teach In: 1968 A Legacy of Protest” is an event that looks at … Continue reading Panelists discuss the history of activism and change
On November 9th, Gustavus Adolphus College will welcome the up and coming Minneapolis-based boy band Yam Haus to The Dive for a special student concert. Yam Haus consists of four members: Lars Pruitt on vocals and guitar, Seth Blum on electric guitar, Jake Felstow on drums, and Zach Beinlich on bass. The four young musicians have been friends who make music together for a long … Continue reading Rocking the house with Yam Haus
