With the death toll and damage costs of Hurricane Florence continuing to rise, how each of us can help is on all our minds. Hurricane Florence was particularly bad due to its heavy rains and its slow speed over the Carolinas. But why have there been more dangerous and extreme hurricanes as of late? Many scientists would argue that the cause is climate change. Think … Continue reading Disasters leave impoverished in wake
Gustavus Adolphus College often finds itself at the center of heated debates when it announces major changes. This past spring, on May 21, 2018, Gustavus President Bergman sent an email to the student body announcing that Gustavus would become a tobacco-free campus on July 1. If students are caught using tobacco, smokeless tobacco, vaporizing devices, or e-cigarettes, they will be punished with a heavy fine. … Continue reading Gustavus transitions to tobacco free: Students and faculty react to new no-smoking policy
Monday, September 3 Campus safety responded to a 911 call of a suspicious person following a student. Campus Safety responded to a alcohol violation in Norelius Hall involving one student. Campus Safety took a report of ongoing unwanted communication from a student. Case referred to Dean of Students Class Dean. Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Pittman hall, a student was transported to … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/14/18)
The Campus Activities Board wasted no time getting the entertainment rolling this year. At 8:00 p.m. on Friday Sept. 7, Gustavus hosted the indie rock band Harbour at the Eckman Mall outside the Campus Center. The band played original songs for about an hour in front of dozens of Gustavus students. The music, however, was loud enough to be heard and enjoyed by students all … Continue reading CAB hosts Harbour for fall concert: The new year kicks off with a visit from the indie-rock band
On Tuesday, Sept. 11 the Campus Activities Board hosted an event called Mayhem Poetry. The board was eager to host this event because of the variety it offered in terms of the styles of poetry. “Mayhem Poets is a group of theatre-trained spoken word poets who use different styles such as stand-up comedy, hip-hop, improv and theater as contributing factors to their work,” Sophomore and … Continue reading The Mayhem Poets introduce poetry with a twist
Patricia English, an Associate Professor in the Communication Studies Department, is currently celebrating her eighteenth year teaching at Gustavus. Well-beloved on the Hill, she is known among her dear colleagues and students as Patty. On campus, Patty teaches Intercultural, Interpersonal, and Small-group Communication and her studies focus on Intercultural Communication and Performance studies. Patty considers herself a curious person, always eager to learn about new … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Patricia English
At the age of nineteen, college sophomore, double major, double minor, Amanda or Mandii Braun heads to meeting with politician, Jeff Brand. For her, this is a normal Tuesday afternoon. Braun grew up in the suburbs of the Twin Cities. Coming from Bloomington Minn. Bruan hadn’t thought she would achieve her dream of being highly active in the political world. Her freshman year of … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Mandii Braun
From September 10 to November 4, 2018, The Hillstrom Museum of Art (HMA) presents two exhibits to the public. One of them is FOCUS IN/ON, a collaborative art project between the HMA and a Gustavus faculty member featuring Minnesota artist Cameron Booth’s Toilers and 10 AM, Zero One, and Other Settings, a collection of paintings by Brooklyn Artist Tony Martin. As introduced by the Hilltrom … Continue reading Spotlight on: FOCUS IN/ON art collective
Katie Keelin is a Junior Gustie currently studying away in Denmark. This week, she took a moment to reflect on her time there so far, which has been a truly positive experience for her. Katie said she chose to study away in Denmark primarily because of a study abroad program called DIS, centered out of Copenhagen. “DIS offers a lot of unique opportunities that other … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: Katie Keelin
