Do you know where your clothing comes from and what type of environment it was made in? On April 24, Gustavus is holding its first Inside Out Day. The purpose of this day is to have the student body wear their clothing inside out to promote fair trade. Fair trade clothing is clothing that is made by producers who are paid fair prices in developing … Continue reading The inside scoop on Inside Out Day
The men’s (right) and women’s (left) nordic skiing teams will both transition from varsity to club status before next season. Submitted On March 26 the Gustavus nordic skiers were informed that the nordic program at Gustavus would transition from a varsity program to a club team next season. At the meeting, the team was told that this change was made in the best interest of … Continue reading Nordic skiing transitions to club team
The Gustavus Men’s Golf team has had a difficult spring season. The men had their first taste of action March 24-25 when they played in the West Cup Tournament in California. The men placed 13th out of 17 teams competing in the tournament. “Many top teams in the country were present and provided a big challenge for our guys, considering it was our first time … Continue reading Men’s golf heads into final stretch of spring season
The Minnesota Wild will be playing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive season. The seventh-seeded Wild (43-27-12), who have been red-hot as of late, will face the second-seeded Colorado Avalanche (52-22-8) in a best-of-seven first round series. After a minor collapse with a few weeks left in the regular season, the Wild seemed to find a new gear in the final push … Continue reading Wild look ahead to second consecutive trip to playoffs
Being involved in a sport is not something everyone would see as a privilege, but this does not hold true for the women’s golf team. For Junior Sam Falk, the numerous trip opportunities as well as their new facility are some of the things that make her grateful for the program. “We have one of the greatest golf programs in the nation and I would … Continue reading Women’s golf: Improving their technique every day
Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in their first outdoor meet of the spring season. The 14th annual Lee Krough Invitational took place on Saturday, April 12 at the Gustavus Track and Field Complex. A mix of conference and non-conference teams including Bethany Lutheran College, Martin Luther College, Minnesota State University Mankato, UM-Morris, Saint Mary’s University, Southwest Minnesota State University, and … Continue reading Track and field outdoor season begins with Lee Krough Invitational
One of the best things about Gustavus students are how they not only take action when it comes to the world around them, but also have vibrant personalities. Junior Computer Science Major Ian Elletson embodies both these qualities. Ian chose to be a computer science major because he loves to program, and he likes math. One of Ian’s favorite parts of being at Gustavus is … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ian Elletson
Lights, camera, dance! Accompanied by Theatre and Dance Department Assistant Professors Melissa Rolnick and Jill Patterson, 19 Gustavus dance students attended the annual American Collegiate Dance Festival Association (ACDFA) in Milwaukee, Wisc. March 14-18. The ACDFA conference travels around the country and is held in a different city each year. The name of the conference will be changing next year to the American Collegiate Dance … Continue reading Gustavus Dance Company honored at ACDFA
The air fills with the swells and dips of a piano, two cellists, and a violinist, all moving in one, fluid motion. Students lean eagerly over the railings as a dancer gracefully bends and curls across the floor. The only moving things are the dancer and the strings. String Moves, a concert put on by four professional musicians and a renowned choreographer and dancer, took … Continue reading Fairy tale-inspired String Moves captivates students
This year’s Africa Night, held on Friday, April 11, packed in a night full of African music, dance, fashion, and food for students, staff, and spectators. This annual event is sponsored by the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO), a student-led organization that is dedicated to celebrating African culture and using events as an outlet to educate the community. Africa Night provides them with the opportunity to … Continue reading Sharing cultures, Africa Night excites and educates
