Opinion

#Hashtags and Passive Activism

When encountering catastrophe, the human race has the habit of resorting to passivity. For example, remember when Paris was bombed by ISIS? #PrayforParis. How about when the night club in Orlando was attacked by a shooter? #PrayforOrlando. How about right now during hurricane Harvey? #SOSHouston. Hurricane Irma? #PrayforFlorida. In these cases, hashtags tend to trend more quickly than actual details related to each incident. In … Continue reading #Hashtags and Passive Activism

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Students explore clubs at Involvement Fair: Several student organizations were present at this year’s fair sharing their goals for the wider Gustavus community

One of the ways in which Gustavus tries to get students to become involved around campus is through the Involvement Fair,  a campus wide event where all campus and student organizations are given a chance to table, or advocate for their group.  One of the ways in which Gustavus tries to get students to become involved around campus is through the Involvement Fair,  a campus wide … Continue reading Students explore clubs at Involvement Fair: Several student organizations were present at this year’s fair sharing their goals for the wider Gustavus community

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Half the Animal lights up the night

As the first week of classes came to a close, Gustavus students awaited the first outdoor concert of the year: Half the Animal. The band’s first and only EP, ‘SHAPES’, introduced them to the campus as an alternative pop rock genre with songs “Babylon” and “Saturday Night.” The quartet also introduced new music, including the song “Bad Love” and did covers of other popular songs. … Continue reading Half the Animal lights up the night

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Digital humanities lab added to Confer Hall

Gustavus is home to many state-of-the-art facilities. New buildings seem to pop up every year—each newer and full of more gadgets. Gustavus is home to many state-of-the-art facilities. New buildings seem to pop up every year—each newer and full of more gadgets. Anderson Hall reopened in January 2017, and the new baseball field just began use for the fall semester this month. One of the … Continue reading Digital humanities lab added to Confer Hall

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (9/15/17)

Monday, September 04 Responded to a person of concern in the Jackson Campus Center. Tuesday, September 05 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Nobel Hall. A student had fallen down some steps and was transported to the River’s Edge Hospital. Campus Safety documented a report from GTS of a student’s personal computer being hacked. Wednesday, September 06 Campus Safety responded to a medical … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/15/17)

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Diversity center introduces new members: Janet Jennings and Tom Flunker look to provide leadership, help and counseling to students from all walks of life

This year, Gustavus is proud to welcome Janet Jennings as the new Assistant Director of the Diversity Center.This year, Gustavus is proud to welcome Janet Jennings as the new Assistant Director of the Diversity Center. Jennings, a Gustavus alumnus who graduated just last year and a long-time supporter of campus diversity, has returned to Gustavus as part of what she believes is one of the … Continue reading Diversity center introduces new members: Janet Jennings and Tom Flunker look to provide leadership, help and counseling to students from all walks of life

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Variety

Hillstrom Museum Opens Fall Exhibit

While many people across the world have to pay occasionally expensive fees to get into art museums, Gustavus students have an advantage over the rest: free entrance to an exquisite museum, right here on campus. The Hillstrom Museum of Art, located in the lower level of the campus center, boasts various exhibitions throughout the year, and the fall exhibit opens this weekend. After opening its … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum Opens Fall Exhibit

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Variety

Frankenstein, Pennywise, and minions, oh my!

For those who might be wondering what movie opportunities Gustavus has to offer this fall, look no further! Plenty of new films from a variety of different genres will be hitting the big screen here on campus, all free of charge for Gustie students. One of the most exciting showings this season will be the critically-acclaimed box office success Wonder Woman. Starring Israeli actress Gal … Continue reading Frankenstein, Pennywise, and minions, oh my!

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