It’s that time of the year again: the holiday season. This means colder weather, sweaters, and my personal favorite, comfort food. Despite all the fun activities that are associated with this time of the year, there is a downside. The average person gains 4 pounds between October and January. Having family food traditions is very important. They can help you de-stress and get away from … Continue reading The weight of every bite
I’m going to sound like a disgruntled old woman by saying this, but so many children and young adults these days don’t appreciate their parents’ presence in their lives. Similarly, many parents don’t appreciate their children in the same way. I’m not going to claim there was ever a time in history where this relationship was properly valued, but having been raised in a loving … Continue reading Family matters
In case you didn’t know, we are in the 21st century. Things are not how they used to be, and in many ways, this can be a good thing: better technology, modern medicine, new jobs and much more. However, for relationship and dating culture, things are not so great. If I’m being honest, in most cases I don’t even know if you could call it … Continue reading Dating dilemmas
As humans, we subconsciously crave known environments. Even the most daring of thrill-seekers (myself included) can’t help but feel disoriented in the first few moments of a new experience, regardless of the excitement that threatens to overtake us. In these disorienting moments, the presence of something familiar can wash away the initial anxiety that surfaces in foreign environments. The most apparent example is culture shock. … Continue reading Empathy makes the world a better place
This Saturday, Hmong American Cultural Outreach, or HACO, invites the entire Gustavus community to come celebrate Hmong New Year in Alumni Hall. Featuring free entertainment, food, and games, the celebration will be held in the O.J. Johnson Student Union from 6 to 9 pm, and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. HACO, a student organization dedicated to celebrating diversity and sharing Hmong culture with … Continue reading HACO to host Hmong New Year Celebration: Experience a joyous night of Hmong culture this weekend
In March of 2016, the Learn to Live program was brought to Gustavus. The program was launched originally in 2013 by CEO Dale Cook and Co-Founder and Chief Psychology Officer Dr. Russ Morfitt. Before being brought to Gustavus, the program was primarily used for businesses to offer to their employees. Gustavus was the first college to have offered Learn to Live to its students. Now, … Continue reading Learn to Live: Learn to Live teaches students various coping mechanisms to help mental illnesses
Monday, November 06 A third party online report was submitted about a student reporting bullying and possible hazing activity that occurred in October 2016. A Collegiate Fellow responded to two students spreading a sticky substance on door handles in Norelius Hall. The handles were cleaned by the CF. Tuesday, November 07 Campus Safety responded to a report of theft of College property from the Schaefer … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/17/17)
Every Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the KGSM website, two Gustavus students host a radio broadcast about different types of music and different themes they discover. Senior Jared Morningstar and Sophomore Louis Gagnon share a hobby of discovering new music and looking at cultural aspects within them. “Me and Louis talk about music all the time with each other,” Morningstar said. Gagnon, … Continue reading Students start quirky radio show
Imagine spending three days without your phone, without the ability to buy food, without being able to shower or change clothes. This was the experience of Political Science Professor Leitch’s First Term Seminar (FTS), Politics of Housing and Homelessness. The students, along with their professor, spent three days with only what they could carry on their backs. They were allowed only a sleeping bag, blanket, … Continue reading Gusties raise awareness about homelessness: In a three day simulation, students learn how it feels to be without a home
Leah Mikonowicz: “I’m thankful for Taco Bell.” Ellen Stall: “I’m grateful for the many blessings in my life, especially my family, friends, and the opportunities I’ve been given.” Jen Sorvick: “I’m thankful for Diet Coke.” Chelsea Boyden: “I’m thankful for the goodness in humanity.” Hailey Concepcion: “I’m thankful for all the amazing girls I’ve met on my floor.” aple in my life who continuously help … Continue reading Gusties are Thankful for…
