Every fall, Prepare Ministries at Gustavus holds a retreat titled “Passion and Purity.” The multi-denominational Christian campus ministry group hosted college students from all over the Midwest and gathered in Cold Spring, Minnesota for 24 hours of fellowship this past Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. “‘Passion and Purity’ is a retreat that Prepare Ministries puts on every fall. It’s where students from multiple … Continue reading Prepare Ministries presents Passion and Purity Retreat

If there’s one fun thing to look forward to on campus the night after Halloween, it’s the annual haunted house in the basement of Norelius Hall. The haunted house event is hosted by Residential Life’s Collegiate Fellows (CF)and will be held on Nov 1, from 9 p.m. until midnight. This is a free event and open to all students. This year’s theme is “The Mystery … Continue reading Collegiate Fellows host annual haunted house

For the culmination of Coming Out Week, Queers and Allies will host the annual Drag Show. The show includes performances from students and will be hosted by Vivikka Stone, a professional drag queen at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31 in Evelyn Young Dining Room. Queers and Allies has hosted a number of events this week all leading up to the Drag Show. They kicked … Continue reading Coming Out Week to end with Drag Show

In the commotion for reelection, United States Senator for the state of Minnesota Al Franken travelled to Gustavus to promote the “get out and vote” effort. Senator Franken came to campus on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and talked to students about the importance of voting. The Senator also discussed his record in the Senate and the political differences he sees between himself and his opponent Mike … Continue reading Senator Franken rallies Gusties to vote