For those of you who may not be in the loop, some Gusties joined students from all over the U.S. on Sunday, March 2, to protest the proposed construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. While I may not be as informed on the matter as groups such as the Gustie Greens, I did do a little a research. I found that TransCanada/Keystone already has a … Continue reading The Handcuff Handicap on Student Protests
You never call. You never write. You never visit . . . unless it’s done with some sort of public demonstration. Is this really how the Student Senate works? After carefully considering reactions to my last article, I wish to express one last thing about Student Senate that I believe was my main point in writing about it in the first place. The main purpose … Continue reading In One Ear, Out the Other
To the Gustavus community: We, the Tau Mu Tau Sorority, would like to express our sincerest apologies to those offended by the culturally derogatory costume choice by one of our members at a social event this past weekend. We do not condone intolerance of any kind and are working to ensure that this individual is held accountable for her actions. First and foremost, we are … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (3/14/2014)
As room draw looms near, Gustavus prospective and returning students are faced with a choice between residence halls. For many, this proves a difficult task, as the decision will likely determine the type of experiences intrinsically shaped in the upcoming year. Each residence hall offers a unique range of culture, especially accentuated among the first-year dorms: Pittman, Sohre, and Norelius Hall. A majority of first-years … Continue reading First-year building cultures examined within Gustavus
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the diary of Vladimir Putin. The guy f@#$ing loves The Hobbit. Friday, Mar. 14 Post-Impact: Life after a Traumatic Brain Injury: Alumni Hall 3 p.m. This might be the closest we get to having an NFL player on campus in a while. Weekend Movie: The Hobbit: The … Continue reading Calendar (3/14/2014)
Tuesday, March 4 A student on College grounds was cited by Campus Safety for an of age alcohol violation. Thursday, March 6 Campus Safety investigated text messages sent to a student that they felt to be threatening. Friday, March 7 A student was cited for underage consumption by Campus Safety and the Saint Peter Police Department and transported to Rivers Edge Hospital. A Gustavus employee … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/14/2014)
The Board of Trustees has announced the election of Gustavus’ 17th president, Rebecca M. Bergman. Bergman will take office on July 1 of this year, replacing current President Jack Ohle in his retirement. Bergman is also the first female president in Gustavus’ 152 years. Bergman currently serves at Medtronic as the Vice President of Research, Technology, and Therapy Delivery Systems for the company’s Cardiac Rhythm … Continue reading Board of Trustees announces 17th President, Rebecca M. Bergman
