News

New design reflects green focus of Courtyard Cafe

Students returning to Gustavus will notice a very vibrant change in the basement of the Campus Center. The Courtyard Café has undergone a transformation during the summer months, with bright green paint and vinyl decals added to the pillars, as well as an updated sign and refinished counter space. Steve Kjellgren, director of Dining Services, said planning for the redecorating began last year with the … Continue reading New design reflects green focus of Courtyard Cafe

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News

Campus adapts to detour as first-years move in

Cloudy skies threatened to disrupt the Class of 2018 as they officially moved onto campus on Friday, Aug. 29. Though the rain held off, another disruption had a noticeable effect on the traditional move-in day routine of past years. Rather than taking the drive up College Avenue, students and their families were directed around campus to their designated residence halls as a result of road … Continue reading Campus adapts to detour as first-years move in

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s cross country begins season on the right foot

Two years ago the Gustavus women’s cross country team won the Conference Championships, earning themselves a chance to compete at the National meet. Last season, after graduating several of their top runners, the women’s team took fifth at the Conference meet and was unable to qualify for Nationals. This year, the women’s team has their sights set on a top-three finish at the Conference meet … Continue reading Women’s cross country begins season on the right foot

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s soccer eager to defend MIAC title

Once again, the Men’s Soccer Team has begun a season primed with high expectations. The team has set the bar high in the MIAC, having won the conference title the past two consecutive years. With the entire conference chasing after them, the team knows that nothing will come easy this season. “We are playing a really tough schedule. We chose a schedule where we are … Continue reading Men’s soccer eager to defend MIAC title

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Sports & Fitness

Coach Sherden highlights keys to success

As women’s volleyball aims to recover from a tough season, Head Coach Rachelle Sherden begins training by underlining the essential elements to a successful year. Her approach for what is to come is simple and clear. “I have only known the girls on the team for less than three weeks, gut it feels like I have known them for much longer.” – Claire Laakso “Last … Continue reading Coach Sherden highlights keys to success

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Variety

Godzilla fights for an audience

It’s difficult to generate excitement for a reboot of a movie franchise. With examples like Spider-man, Superman, Robocop, and The Ninja Turtles, the producer is tasked with not only making a great film, but improving what was previously created. The new Godzilla film, however, had no problem building hype. The iconic Kaiju has impacted moviegoers and appeared in Japanese films since the 1950s. The first … Continue reading Godzilla fights for an audience

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Tales from Abroad, Variety

Tales from Abroad: A journey from Cape Town, South Africa.

After coming to the United States in 2008 from Cape Town, South Africa, Senior Psychology Major Neo Mpunga was introduced to Gustavus by his host mother. His host mother’s grandfather was O.J. Johnson, a former Gustavus president in 1913. Immediately when Mpunga came for a tour he noticed the sense of community. “Gustavus is a great size. Not a big college. Not a small college.” … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: A journey from Cape Town, South Africa.

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Nate Paulsen

Four years ago, while away from his California home, playing junior hockey in Wisconsin, Nate Paulsen was encouraged by a teammate to visit the small St. Peter Campus.Upon seeing Gustavus, Nate’s plans immediately changed. “I looked up The Hill and instantly knew this was where I was going,” Nate said. The Senior International Management Major now describes himself as a “stereotypical Gustie.” Nate is deeply … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Nate Paulsen

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Opinion

The True Cost of the Assembly Line

A simple fact of economics is that when labor becomes cheaper the good becomes more affordable. Using mechanized labor we have made our world more accessible and affordable for consumers. This basic philosophy has paved the way for the price of a shirt to fall from around six dollars (roughly 157 dollars today) in 1890 to the steal of a deal that I found at H&M … Continue reading The True Cost of the Assembly Line

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