I have every reason to be happy. I’m a senior at Gustavus. I come from one of the happiest, most functional families in the world. I have a wonderful boyfriend and I live with three of my best friends. I’m the Managing Editor for this paper, a job I worked hard for and I’m proud of. I study what I love. I have passions. I … Continue reading Sadness, Part of a Complete Gustie Experience
Safety is a main concern for students and faculty here on the Gustavus’ campus. Campus Safety does their best to protect students by providing services such as Safe Rides and blue light phone poles. Today, new apps are being developed to supplement current Campus Safety tools. Recently, Gustavus was one of 100 college campuses added to the network of a new app called BlueLight, a … Continue reading Stay Safe with BlueLight
The Gustavus Volleyball team is back in action and have spiked this year’s expectations by showing exceptional form throughout preseason and the opening non-conference games. After two opening losses at the UW-Platteville tournament, the team has kept strictly to winning. They continued in winning fashion on Wednesday night, when the women opened the MIAC campaign with a 3-1 win against number one ranked Bethel University. … Continue reading Volleyball Demolishes #1 Ranked Bethel
Q: What are your expectations for the season? A: We all have high expectations on the team, everyone is ready to be competitive and the team really wants to make a push further into the National Tournament. I believe we have a good chance to do so. Q: What is your best athletic memory? A: My best athletics memory is when I traveled to Chicago … Continue reading Senior Spotlight – Sam Leske
The Gustavus Men’s Golf is looking to have a very successful year. Without a full golf course here on campus, the team calls the LeSueur Country Club their home course. Along with the Le Sueur Country Club, the team also practices at the Drenttel Golf Facility here at Gustavus. The team teed off their season at the Augsburg Invitational at Majestic Oaks earlier this month. … Continue reading Men’s Golf Gets Season Underway
Whether playing competitively or for fun, Tennis Club is a welcoming organization that accepts players of all skill levels. Last spring they received “Club of the Year” honors. The club community prides itself on being friendly and open both on and off the courts. Sophomore History Major Samuel Kuschel, found time to attend his first tennis club meet Monday, although his jam-packed schedule does not … Continue reading Club Tennis Rockets in Popularity
What do The League of Nations, The Vietnam War, and George W. Bush’s search for weapons of mass destruction all have in common? All three of these were failed initiatives by presidents that stained the administrations that they were put forth by. Another one of these failures is the “War on Drugs” put forth by Ronald Reagan. Not only has this war failed to meet … Continue reading The Failed War On Drugs
Your vote doesn’t really matter. If that thought has ever passed through your mind then you’ve experienced voter apathy, and I don’t blame you. It can be hard to feel like your one vote matters, especially when your candidate loses. You may have been told that in all reality your vote actually does not matter in comparison to your money, but is that really the … Continue reading Your Vote and Money Don’t Matter
Greek recruitment season is upon us once again. Picture an opportunity to look around for a group of people who may share some of your values, have a good time, and work to encourage growth and service in our community. Throughout these next couple of weeks you will hear reason upon reason for why you should “Go Greek!” Here are a few additional ones you … Continue reading Why Not To Go Greek
You want to major in that?” “But what can you actually do with that?” “You know you’re gonna be poor, right?” If you’ve heard any of the following phrases from family, friends, extended relatives, or little old church ladies, you are victim of major-shaming. No, not major shaming (though it can feel that way after three hours of smiling and gritting your teeth through a … Continue reading Quit Major-Shaming Me
