How often do you compost? If you’ve ever tried, you probably know how difficult it can be on a college campus. It’s hard to find a compost bin nearly anywhere, and there are only a few near The Caf. However, not all the blame can be put on the administration itself. A lack of student investment has caused issues in expanding the composting program. Due … Continue reading Turning trash into soil
Last spring, as students were returning to campus from their J-Term break, many students, myself included, returned only to discover Gustavus had decided to unilaterally dissolve the Chinese department. The decision was founded upon financial constraints which “forced” the Gustavus administration to eliminate a program of study. At the time of the announcement, (which was never made in an official capacity to the Gustavus student … Continue reading Death of a department
Going off to college, the one phrase that cannot be escaped is “get involved.” That’s all I, and I am pretty sure the rest of the student body, heard as they started their first day as a Gustie. Many of us already know that being an over involved Gustie is a hobby itself here on the hill. It is hard not to walk through the … Continue reading Join the club
Women’s Soccer kicked off their 2018 season with a intensive preseason practice schedule, filled with three-a-days, meetings, and fitness testing to prepare them for the difficult season ahead. Finishing sixth in the conference last season, the Gusties were the last team to qualify for the postseason playoffs. They showed their true colors however in this single elimination stage of the year, making it all the … Continue reading Women’s soccer begins fall season: Gusties start season with a record of 2-2
The Gustie Golf season has been ramping up for both the men’s and women’s teams. The men’s team is being led this season by Junior Ben Hauge and Senior Blake Heiman while the girls are captained by Seniors Ellie Brandt and Kennedy Sommerfeld. After graduating two of its top three golfers last spring, the men’s team is eager to continue after their successful previous season, … Continue reading Golf competes at Pioneer Creek Invite: Both teams look forward to impact of First-years
The Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams headed to Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN last Saturday for their first official meet of the 2018 season. The Crown Invitational featured two scoring teams on the women’s side and four scoring teams on the men’s side. The women dominated their opponents, finishing with 10 out of the top 11 runners in the field. Because Northland … Continue reading Cross Country opens season at Crown Invite: Gusties prepare for Augsburg Invitational
Two offices that are the most connected to student life at Gustavus, Residential Life and Dean of Students, underwent some exciting personnel changes prior to the new academic year. Steve Bennett has been at Gustavus for 21 years, and this summer, he transitioned from the Dean of Students Office to the Gustavus Advancement team, where he will be a Gift Planner, serving donors in California, … Continue reading Mixing it up with new Gustavus faculty: Hires, promotions, and more!
Monday, August 27th ● *Campus Safety discovered damage to Gustavus property at Sohre Hall. Tuesday, August 28th ● *Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Confer Hall. Wednesday, August 29th ● *Campus Safety responded to a theft report in Lund Center. ● *Campus Safety responded to a theft report in Lund Center. ● * Campus Safety responded to a theft report in Lund Center. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/07/18)
The 2018-2019 academic year is in full swing, and notable architectural changes have been happening throughout the Gustavus campus. This includes the updated common area of the first-year residence hall, Norelius, more often referred to as Co-Ed. Students are known to use this space to decompress after a busy day of classes and to socialize in a casual, carefree setting with their peers. Since last … Continue reading Gustavus aims to upgrade its campus: An update on the Nobel construction and renovations in residence halls
Senior Rafay Arshad came to Gustavus from Pakistan three years ago, aspiring to endeavor in the unknown and his understanding of different cultures and people. Since coming to Gustavus, Mr. Arshad has developed multiple meaningful relationships and participated in several co- curricular activities on campus, including Student Senate and Building Bridges. Arshad shares that he most values the meaningful relationships that he has developed and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Rafay Arshad
