Nonconference play ends for Men’s Tennis: No. 31 Gusties drop match to No. 5 University of Chicago

The No. 31 Gustavus Men’s Tennis Team faced a tough test when they faced off against No. 5 University of Chicago on April 9. The Gusties lost 6-3 to conclude their nonconference play and move to 20-8 on the season. Junior Mohanad Alhouni won in the first spot of singles, and both Sophomore Chase Johnson and Freshman Yassine Derbani also won in the fourth and … Continue reading Nonconference play ends for Men’s Tennis: No. 31 Gusties drop match to No. 5 University of Chicago

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s golf places second at Bethel: Meierhenry earns second Athlete-of-the-Week Award

After impressive performances in their last two invites, the Gusties earned some attention within the conference and at the national level. The regional rankings were released on April 14th by the NCAA and Gustavus was listed as No. 5 in the Midwest region and No. 21 overall. On April 14th, the women’s golf team teed off at the Bethel invite for its second invite of … Continue reading Women’s golf places second at Bethel: Meierhenry earns second Athlete-of-the-Week Award

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Opinion

On-Campus Critters

Humanity has shared a bond with other animals for a long time, for farming purposes, or for companionship. As time has marched forward, so has the way modern pets are taken care of and the restrictions on where they can be. It is unfortunate there are buildings and tenements all over the world where it is simply not allowed to keep a companion, and for … Continue reading On-Campus Critters

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Opinion

An Alum Reflects on Off-Campus Living

Only once in my 52 years on this planet have I been fortunate enough to live on Main Street, America. That would be my senior year at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, living in an apartment just off Minnesota Avenue. It didn’t happen overnight and it didn’t happen without forethought and planning. Working as a bus driver for the St. Peter school district, … Continue reading An Alum Reflects on Off-Campus Living

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Opinion

Where Are the Patriots?

We are at war, and Republicans are asleep at the wheel. In the past several years, Russia has mounted a war of disinformation on Western liberal democracy. It has become clear that Kremlin meddling extends far beyond the 2016 U.S. presidential election; it is an all-out assault on the West. The same toxic combination of fake news websites, social media bots, and Twitter trolls that … Continue reading Where Are the Patriots?

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News

DLC makes constitutional changes

The Diversity Leadership Council at Gustavus is a collection of student organizations that come together to support on-campus diversity initiatives publicly. Recently, the DLC has begun making big changes to their by-laws, the rules made to control the actions of its members. The by-laws specifically define the responsibilities of the DLC executive board, representatives, and committee members. “As an organization, we attempt to reevaluate our … Continue reading DLC makes constitutional changes

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News

Gustavus successful at Model U.N. Regionals

Over Easter Break, 20 Gustavus students from the Gustavus Model U.N. club as well as Professor Mimi Gerstbauer’s Model UN/International Diplomacy course traveled to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to represent the college in the Arrowhead Model United Nations conference. The trip was supported by funding from numerous sources, including the Office of the Provost, the Diversity Leadership Council, Student Senate, the Departments of Political Science, … Continue reading Gustavus successful at Model U.N. Regionals

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News

They’re watching you Wazowski: This year’s MAYDAY! Peace Conference focuses on mass surveillance

Peace is at the forefront of many Americans’ minds. Many spend their time wondering if there will be peace, how we can work toward peace, and concrete ways to actually make a change in the world. There has been much uncertainty for American citizens in light of the Trump Administration’s move into office. Moreover, with the most recent presidential election there has been speculation about … Continue reading They’re watching you Wazowski: This year’s MAYDAY! Peace Conference focuses on mass surveillance

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (4/28/17)

Monday, April 17 The Director of Campus Safety received a report of a sexual assault – rape from a Campus Security Authority. Case referred to Title IX. Tuesday, April 18 Campus Safety and Res Life responded to an odor of Marijuana in Sohre Hall. Campus Safety referred two students to the Campus Conduct System for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Campus Safety and Res Life … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (4/28/17)

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News

Weekend at Ripley’s: ROTC students traveled to the MN National Guard’s Camp Ripley in Little Falls to practice military tactics and organizational skills

Cadets from the Gustavus ROTC program engaged in a weekend of military operations and leadership training alongside other Minnesota-college battalions at Camp Ripley. Ten Gusties departed campus early the morning of Fri., April 21. Picked up and transported by bus, they accompanied over 50 other Cadets from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Bethany Lutheran College. Together the three colleges form the Maverick Battalion. Driving three … Continue reading Weekend at Ripley’s: ROTC students traveled to the MN National Guard’s Camp Ripley in Little Falls to practice military tactics and organizational skills

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