Ah theology; we tend to think it’s just stale old Wonderbread at this point. It’s seen as incredibly white, Eurocentric, and conservative in the public eye. Many young people, me included, have been turned off to religion, specifically Christianity, due to its rather boring appearance. Or maybe we’re all just rebels trying to get back at our parents (and the greater society) for making us … Continue reading What good is theology?
Probably the most nerve wracking part about beginning the college life is sharing a room … with a stranger. Unlike class loads and extracurriculars, that first-year roommate is entirely luck of the draw for most people. This pairing can make or break a college experience because, like it or not, interacting with each other on a daily basis is almost unavoidable. It’s rare that a … Continue reading The roommate agenda
On Friday, October 6th, Campus Safety responded to the Jackson Campus Center to take a report of stolen weekly newspapers, according to the Gustavus Daily Crime Log. Caroline Probst, Editor-in-Chief of the Gustavian Weekly, received multiple messages on Friday from editors saying that they couldn’t find any of the newspapers in the Campus Center. “They ended up being completely gone … Continue reading Heist: student newspaper stolen: Students throw out hundreds of newspapers in defiance
Monday, October 02 A student reported the theft of an unlocked bike at the College View bike rack. The bicycle was recovered. Wednesday, October 04 Campus Safety responded to a report of a sexual assault that occurred off campus. A student reported receiving unwanted communications from a non-student. Thursday, October 05 A Collegiate Fellow reported a student of concern in Sorensen Hall. Campus Safety responded … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/13/17)
This week Gustavus was proud to host author Pajtim Statovci for this year’s Out of Scandinavia artist-in-residence program. While here, Statovci participated in discussion and lectures with students and faculty concerning his award-winning debut novel, My Cat Yugoslavia, which tells the interlocking stories of a mother and her son as Kosovan immigrants in Finland. Statovci, originally from Kosovo, immigrated to Finland with his family when … Continue reading Out of Scandinavia Week features Finnish author: Pajtim Statovci discusses his award-winning novel
Fall is a season of transitions. As the leaves start to turn and classes begin, stress levels rise to levels that were, at one point, not thought possible. Between academic, social, and extracurricular responsibilities, students are juggling a lot. The last thing they want to deal with is figuring out which recyclable goes in which bin. It is this exact problem that Gustavus is working … Continue reading Single-sort trash established on campus
Title IX has been a staple on college campuses since its initiation in the Education Amendments Act of 1972. It states that “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Title IX, as many other mandates … Continue reading Title IX experiences drastic changes nationwide: Members of the Gustavus community respond to rollback on Title IX legislation by the Trump administration
Gustie Pet Policy In June of 2016, Gustavus released a pet policy statement that pets are generally not allowed on campus. The rationale behind this is that pets can pose health and safety risks to the campus community including allergies, excessive noise, and discomfort around animals. Gustavus aims to use this policy to promote the well- being of those on campus and protect the College’s … Continue reading Meet the Cute Campus Critteres
If you are a Spotify user, you are most likely familiar with its “Discover Weekly” playlist that is updated each Monday based on the songs you have been listening to. This feature is designed to give listeners a chance to find new music without having to thoroughly search for it. Do you ever wonder what other Gusties are currently listening to as they walk from … Continue reading Falling for the October Playlist
