Your Gustie Guide to Homecoming 2017

It is finally time for the annual Great Gustie Gathering. Many Gusties will be returning back home to St. Peter with their fellow alumni, families, current students, and Gustavus community for Homecoming. This Saturday will be jam-packed with exciting events from start to finish. “We’re thrilled to roll out a new structure for homecoming that gives alumni opportunities to connect with students, one another, and … Continue reading Your Gustie Guide to Homecoming 2017

Tune into the Fall 2017 Colloquium Series

Every semester, the Gustavus Music Department hosts Colloquium Series, a number of on-campus musical events that are open to the public. The music performed includes, “vocal music, instrumental music, jazz, popular music—there’s a different topic every week”, Director of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra Dr. James Miller said. Dr. Esther Wang, who organized this year’s event, describes the Colloquium Series as “a series of events that … Continue reading Tune into the Fall 2017 Colloquium Series

Chapel to host Friday Music Showcases

It is a Friday morning on the Gustavus campus. The chapel bells begin to chime out at 9:50 as they do every morning, but on Fridays things are different‒starting this year, chapel services at the end of the week focus around music rather than the typical worship service. In recent weeks, students filled the plaza during chapel to listen to the Floodplain Four. The group … Continue reading Chapel to host Friday Music Showcases

Gustie of the Week – Liz Toeben

One look at Senior Liz Toeben’s busy schedule may scare off the faint of heart, but for Toeben it is nothing short of normal; Liz thrives in her involvement with campus clubs and organizations. Toeben went to school in both Milaca and Sartell, MN, but graduated from Sartell High School. She took a chance at Gustavus and accepted admission without even touring the campus. “It … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Liz Toeben

Breathe!

The first week back on campus is a whirlwind; moving in, new classes, and wondering how in the world to manage the coming semester’s homework load. The second week on campus is certainly a high point for many, because it is all about social life. College graduates and current students alike will agree on the importance of joining student organizations to meet people and make … Continue reading Breathe!

To be an American

What does it mean to be an American? Some people might cite religion—we’re a “Christian nation.” Others might mention the adoption of an “American lifestyle.” The idea that we’re all supposed to assimilate and be basically the same—speak English, eat hamburgers, have a big star-spangled banner in our front yards, sit in pews every Sunday, and maybe have a nice house in the suburbs. Let … Continue reading To be an American

#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

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

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