The world is full of imperfect people; humankind is a flawed species. We have lapses in judgement, irrational biases, and flawed logic used to make decisions. It is therefore inevitable that societies run by human beings will make mistakes, and that is just a fact of life with which we need to learn to cope. One would think that in a world where no one … Continue reading What Justice System?
Donald Trump is one of the scarier things to happen to America. His exponentially growing campaign is the highlight of the year. It makes sense: the bright orange glow of his face is mesmerizing. When he’s on TV you think you are watching a Saturday Night Live skit and the show has suddenly become funny again. But then you notice the CNN Live logo in … Continue reading Mein Trump
To say the Student Senate has been busy would be an enormous understatement. The Student Senate didn’t waste any time jumping right into second semester by welcoming new faces to the Senate, hosting new events and increasing their accessibility to the student body. Just this past Monday, March 7, Student Senate hosted the Campus-wide forum on sexual misconduct. The event took place in the Chapel … Continue reading Success continues for Student Senate
The campus received an email March 2, which outlined the College’s new policy regarding animals on campus grounds and buildings. This policy, which will go into effect on June 1st, prohibits animals in all campus buildings unless they are for research, certified as a therapy/ service animal, fish, or in the homes of the residence hall professional staff. “This policy is strictly to promote the … Continue reading Gustavus’s new pet policy bans dogs on campus: New policy goes into effect June 2016
Monday, February 29 • Campus Safety responded to an unoccupied vehicle on Campus Drive and located the owner in the Arboretum and took an initial report of a verbal domestic dispute and student of concern. • Campus Safety responded to a welfare check in the International Center. • An employee reported the loss of campus keys. • Campus Safety responded to a suspected drug violation … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/11/16)
On the evening of Monday, March 7th students, faculty, and administrators gathered in Christ Chapel to hold a forum on sexual assault. The forum was initiated at the request of President Bergman the previous week and featured a panel of administrators that answered questions regarding sexual misconduct policy and concerns surrounding sexual misconduct at Gustavus. The panel consisted of College President Rebecca Bergman, interim Title … Continue reading Gustavus hosts forum on sexual violence: Administration sits down with students
On campus, the Gustavus Campus Safety officers aim to provide the safest environment possible to produce a healthy academic environment. Known by many as the killjoys that dole out alcohol violations, the responsibilities of the Campus Safety officers extend much farther. In addition to responding to alcohol and drug usage, the officers are responsible for the security of the residence halls, academic buildings and surrounding … Continue reading Safety On The Hill
Is there something you would change about your life? If so, why? “All throughout my life, I’ve been moving around a lot. I’ve been through at least, from what I can remember, seven or eight schools. So, with that in mind, I’m always meeting new people, anywhere and everywhere. It hasn’t always been because I wanted to but more because I didn’t really have a … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (3/11/16)
