Laws, we are told, apply equally to all citizens. If you break a law, you’ll get punished for it regardless of social standing, race, sexuality, religion, etc. Justice is blind. Or at least that’s what the government wants us to believe. Nevertheless, being a student on a private college campus, has forced me to realize that this is not the case. Through Campus Safety, Gustavus’ … Continue reading The Perks of Being a Collegiate Criminal
Students Today, Leader Forever is an organization formed in 2003 by a group of U of M students. Since 2003, they have expanded their organization throughout the nation to college campuses, recruiting eager college students looking to make a difference to their communties. Founded in the spring of 2014 by a group of freshman at Gustavus. The eager Gustavus students formed their Students Today, Leaders … Continue reading S.T.L.F. Pays it Forward Again
The Bookmark hosted a book release event for Professors Blake Couey of the Religion Department and Sharon Marquart of the French on October 29. Couey’s book Reading the poetry of First Isaiah: The most perfect model of the prophetic Poetry analyzes the poetic style of the book of Isaiah chapters one through thirty-nine. The book discusses the ways in which the lines are formed, metaphors, … Continue reading Gustavus Professors’ First Book Publications
Student Senate is a collection of Gustavus students elected by the Gustavus student body to represent the student body. The Co-Presidents, Sam Panzer and Bobby Rassmussen, chair weekly Student Senate meetings and Cabinet meetings. The Student Senate Cabinet is made up of Diversity Chair, Finance Chair, Health & Housing Chair, Public Relations Chair, Student & Academic Affairs Chair, Technology Chair, Ombudsperson, Controller, and Senate Speaker. … Continue reading A more transparent Student Senate for Gusties: ‘Take Your Professor to Lunch’ and ‘Community Comment’
Monday, November 2 • A non-student reported the theft of personal property from Sorensen Hall. • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Rundstrom Hall. • Campus Safety was notified of a report of a sexual assault that occurred on October 10, 2015, no location was disclosed. • Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm at Norelius Hall. Tuesday, November 3 • Campus Safety … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/13/15)
After nine strong games, the Golden Gusties will play their last game of the season on Nov. 14 against their infamous rivals, the St. Thomas Tommies. With over 10,000 students, the University of St. Thomas operates as Minnesota’s largest private non-profit university and one of the Gustavus football team’s largest competitors. The Golden Gusties have had a strong season and despite a few tough games, … Continue reading Gustavus vs. St. Thomas
What is something that, no matter what, always makes you happy to do? “I used to be really involved with sports and I did cross-country, as well as track and field. So whenever I go out for a run, I may not enjoy it during the process, but afterwards I always end up thinking to myself ‘I’m really glad I went out for a run … Continue reading Beneath The Crown (11/13/15)
As part of the Gustavus Artist Series the Music Department is proud to present Mexico’s Premiere Vocal Ensemble: Voz en Punto. The acapella group will perform in the Jussi Björling Recital Hall on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:30p.m. Director of Fine Arts Al Behrends ‘77 manages the Gustavus Artist Series and all aspects of public events presented by the Department of Music. “The Gustavus Artist … Continue reading Gustavus presents Mexico’s premiere vocal ensemble
The Music Department at Gustavus Adolphus College has been very busy recently, and that trend is going to continue. This Saturday, Nov. 14 the Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestras will be collaborating for a concert in the Bjorling Recital Hall from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with an intermission. This annual concert is free of charge and open to the public. It will also be … Continue reading Gustie Musicians Collaborate for Fall Concert
