Volleyball rolls over opponents: Hot start has Gusties set for MIAC play

After one of the best seasons in school history last year, the Gustavus Volleyball team has picked up this season right where they left off. Compiling a record of seven wins and two losses in non-conference play, the team is pleased with the way things have started this season. “Our season kicked off to a great start. It has been a blast! We played some … Continue reading Volleyball rolls over opponents: Hot start has Gusties set for MIAC play

Gustie of the Week – Janet Jennings

A Collegiate Fellow embodies community, service and inspires excellence. A Collegiate Fellow is a friendly resource to the residents of their hall and develops relationships. Gustavus’s Residential Life staff pride themselves on finding individuals that can lead and uphold the college’s core values. Collegiate Fellow Janet Jennings, Pre-Med Senior Psychology major, and Russian minor from Inglewood, California is one of these leaders. “She upholds the core … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Janet Jennings

Move-in weekend doesn’t have to be difficult

Car upon car line the streets of St. Peter and Gustavus as move-in day commences and the fall semester of 2016 gets underway. For many students, however, this is a period of great stress. The reason for this being they have one day to move in and get settled in their new dorms and apartments before the rigor of class work begins. The first-years are … Continue reading Move-in weekend doesn’t have to be difficult

Title IX Compliance: Work Remains to be Done at Gustavus

149. That’s how many more varsity spots are open to men than women at Gustavus. 149 more opportunities to compete at varsity level college athletics, despite the fact that the student body is about 54 percent female and 46 percent male. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Education, Gustavus had 411 male varsity athletes in the 2014-15 school year and only 262 … Continue reading Title IX Compliance: Work Remains to be Done at Gustavus

Large competition sees fall in enrollment: 2020 class drops 50 students to Gustavus average

As the new school year kicks off with a bang, Gustavus welcomes a smaller first-year class size than normal. This is the cause of multiple factors including demographics, the amount of high school seniors graduating and deciding to go to college, and the competition between colleges to recruit prospective students. This, coupled with fewer financial aid resources, have provided many challenges. Richard Aune, Dean of … Continue reading Large competition sees fall in enrollment: 2020 class drops 50 students to Gustavus average

New Gusties experience first days on campus: Greeters help acclimate first-year students to the Gustavus community

Orientation flew by again, welcoming in this year’s new Gusties. Moving in last Friday, taking a classic picture with Gus down at the sign and moving into a weekend full of exciting events. “I love seeing all the students with their parents, I just love everything about move in day,” Director of Campus Activities, Andrea Junson said. The energy begins to build before students even … Continue reading New Gusties experience first days on campus: Greeters help acclimate first-year students to the Gustavus community