Time to Vote No This week I resigned from my position on Student Senate because I could no longer be a member of a supposed body of representation that sought to silence underrepresented voices in our community, supposedly in the name of equality. Last Monday, Student Senate voted in favor of amending its Constitution to remove the position of International Representative, citing this position as … Continue reading Editorial (3/21/2014)
The 2014 Civic Engagement Awards have been announced, recognizing outstanding individuals and community partners in their excellent civic engagement. The Minnesota Campus Compact provides opportunities for presidents of member institutions to give statewide recognition to effective leaders in the development of campus-community partnerships through their annual Presidents’ Awards for Civic Engagement. Each institution’s president may recognize one honoree in student leadership, stewardship, and community partnership. … Continue reading Presidents’ Awards for Civic Engagement Announced
A panel of seven Presidential Cabinet members joined with Student Senate Co-Presidents Matt Timmons and Dani Cabrera in an open dialogue with Gustavus students on Wednesday, March 19. The evening began with introductions of the students in attendance. Many students expressed affiliation with Divest Gustavus, Student Senate, and the Center for Servant Leadership, as well as general interest in communication and decision-making on campus. Sophomore Kaitlyn … Continue reading Presidential Cabinet Forum fosters discussion of campus issues
In an interview with The Gustavian Weekly, President Ohle spoke regarding the current transitional phase of the college. “I believe that the transition from one administration to another is an exciting time on a college campus. I have been fortunate to be involved in a number of those over my career; I have served now six very great institutions. And at four, of those I … Continue reading President Ohle shares thoughts on the college’s future
Gustavus Sexual Assult Response Team (SART) is teaming up with Health Services and the Peer Assistants to put on Gustavus’ first Safer Sex Carnival. The carnival, which will take place on Tuesday, March 25, aims to promote safe sexual decisions and STI testing, while also promoting the decision of abstinence. Office Coordinator for the Center for Servant Leadership and member of SART Jill VanOsdol hopes … Continue reading Safer Sex Carnival focusing on education
President’s Ball, an elegant tradition that Gustavus has carried on for decades, took place on Saturday, March 15, at the Verizon Wireless Centre in Mankato. About 600 students participated in the semi-formal event, which began with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by a dinner and dance that lasted from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. The ball proved to be popular this year as … Continue reading President’s Ball new location is a hit among students
Strutting their stuff for a good cause, eight men battled for the prestigious title of Mr. Gustavus on the evening of Thursday, March 13. The group, all juniors and seniors, were nominated by fellow students during a week of tabling. For nearly ten years the event has been sponsored by the local Theta Xi Gamma Sorority during the annual Theta Week, which also included window-painting, … Continue reading Junior Nate Paulsen named Mr. Gustavus
It seems that spring athletes in Minnesota are automatically at a disadvantage. With our state’s notoriously long winters and this year’s polar vortex, it’s no mystery why several Gustavus teams are heading out of town to gear up for the remainder of the semester. The men’s and women’s golf and tennis teams will all be among the mass exodus of Minnesota sports teams leaving this … Continue reading Golf and tennis teams to travel for Spring Break
Senior Cameron Clause was one of two Gustavus track and field athletes to qualify for the 2014 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, along with Sophomore Sarah Swanson. Clause competed in the heptathlon, and scored a total of 5,065 points throughout the two-day meet to place fourth and earn All-America honors. Clause’s performance was one for the record books— his point total was the second … Continue reading Cameron Clause earns All-America honors for second straight year
What better way to ease your stress as midterms edge closer than partaking in a form of meditation that ages back 4000 years? Yoga, meaning union or blend, according to the All One Yoga website, is a physical activity that seeks to unify the balance of the body and mind, and according to Fitness professor Rachel More, it does just that. While yoga’s major benefit … Continue reading Campus embraces yoga phenomenon
