The 2016 election has ended. Hallelujah. For the record, I’m writing this on Tuesday afternoon, so I don’t know who won yet. But I don’t need to know the election results to say what I’m about to say. Because regardless of who won, my message is this: it’s time to get to work. Every election cycle, people become fired up about politics for about ten … Continue reading Election’s over and it’s time to get to work
Wednesday November 16th, the Gustavus Advancement office will sponsor the third annual Give To Gustavus Day. All members of the Gustavus community are encouraged to give generously between the hours of 6am and 9pm and share their giving on social media, so as to motivate friends and family to give generously as well and ensure that the college is able to provide a first class … Continue reading Gustavus fundraises for student benefit
A series of (Un)happy workshops will be happening on Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in The Dive. The first session is on Nov. 14. The workshops consist of three different topics, and were created through a collaboration between the Diversity Center, Counseling Center, Academic Support Center, and ILS Houses. The different organizations all work with students during challenging times. Because of this, they have … Continue reading Gustavus community shines light on (un)happiness: Organizations on campus prepare to host three-week series of workshops
Greek life is known for their philanthropy events that aid various sorts of organizations. The most recent Greek event is Tri-Sigma’s annual Zumbathon. The Zumbathon is being hosted on Sunday, Nov. 13 in the Lund Aerobics room. The money raised from the Zumbathon supports the March of Dimes. Tri-Sigma is a national sorority that wishes to connect women through bonds of friendship and leadership. Tri-Sigma … Continue reading Tri-Sigma encourages students to get moving: Sorority hosts annual Zumbathon to raise money for the ‘March of Dimes’
Thursday, November 3 A Gustavus student reported damage to his car while it was parked in the Bjorling parking lot. Campus Safety responded to a report of inappropriate communications in Sorensen Hall. A political poster had been written on with curse words. Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to a noise and alcohol violation in Sorensen Hall. Two students were referred to the campus conduct … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/11/16)
For many, sign language is something one was taught in first grade for a day and something that piques one’s interest when it is mentioned, but no actions are typically taken after. Many often gloss over it when talking about languages they are interested in learning or pursuing both in and out of college. But for others sign language is their first language (or was … Continue reading Students found new language club: Gusties collaborate with Culpepper to provide students with opportunity to explore the world of sign language
In the fall of 2016, 20.5 million students were expected to attend American colleges and universities. These numbers, coupled with an average debt of $37,172 per student puts an extreme pressure on students to begin financing and budgeting for their future. Many websites and books offer helpful money saving tricks for students. Some of the more simple suggestions include splitting rent, paying bills on time, … Continue reading Budgeting Blues
