There have been many ongoing and heated discussions about The Dive in the last several years at Gustavus. Many people view The Dive as a gross, crowded and underused place where renovation is essential. Others may view The Dive simply as a Friday night place that does not deserve such attention, efforts, and money. Recently this topic has been brought up again as the word … Continue reading Student Senate to readdress Dive renovations
Big Partner Little Partner (BPLP) teamed up with the Tau Mu Tau (TMs) sorority on Feb. 17 to host Snow Dayz, an event filled with snacks, activities, and crafts for students of the BPLP organization and their little partners to attend. This event was unique because it brought two unrelated on-campus organizations together to co-host an event. Senior TM Community Service Chair Hayley Lofquist was … Continue reading TMT teams up with BPLP for Snow Dayz event
Gustavus women’s hockey will face Bethel University in the MIAC playoffs at Don Roberts Ice Rink this Saturday, March 1 at 2:00 p.m. After falling 1-0 to Bethel last weekend on Saturday, the Gusties are seeded number two in the league, behind St. Thomas. This is the first time in ten years the Gusties have not won the conference title, but the team hopes that … Continue reading Women’s hockey enters MIAC Playoffs as number two seed for first time in ten years
Due to the coating of snow on the outdoor tennis courts, the Gustavus women’s tennis team practiced inside as they began their spring season last week, practicing each day and setting their goals high from the start. The team is comprised of 13 women, including one senior. Head Coach Jon Carlson, who has been coaching women’s tennis at Gustavus for the past 24 years, said … Continue reading Young women’s tennis team bonds on and off the court
The Gustavus men’s basketball team concluded their regular season on Wednesday, Feb. 19 with a loss to No. 11 St. Thomas. Although the team lost, the men had a major come back in the last minute and fifty seconds of the game. The team gained back eight points, and in the end fell to the Tommies by a score of 73-68. After Wednesday, Gustavus fell … Continue reading Gustavus men’s basketball: finding success in the post-season
The Gustavus men’s hockey team concluded their regular season last weekend with a home victory of 3-1, and a 1-0 win on the road against Bethel University. The Gustie men finished the season with a 15-6-4 overall record and a 12-3-1 record in the MIAC. On top of that, the men finished the season ranked 13th in Division III Men’s Hockey, according to the USCHO … Continue reading Men’s hockey heads into MIAC Playoffs
As a history major from Appleton, Wisconsin, Sophomore Sam Panzer would appear to be a typical college student. However, this is far from the case. Sam is an engaging, innovative student working towards strengthening the community at Gustavus. Since his first day at Gustavus, Sam has stood out from the rest. Sam’s advisor and former First Term Seminar Professor Greg Kaster immediately noticed his potential. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Sam Panzer
The Hillstrom Museum is now open, showcasing a new exhibit that features female-empowering artists, Minna Citron and Peggy Bacon. The exhibit opened on Feb. 17 and will be displayed until April 17. The exhibit opening commenced with a reception featuring Minna Citron’s own granddaughter and student, Christiane H. Citron. The gallery features Citron’s collection, The Uncharted Course from Realism to Abstraction and Bacon’s collection, Keeping … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum features feminist, abstract art
On Valentine’s Day, at the Human Rights Campaign’s “Time to Thrive” conference, Ellen Page broke news with an emotional speech. In the speech, Page stated, “I’m here today because I am gay.” With these words, Ellen Page came out to the world. “I am tired of hiding, and I am tired of lying by omission. I suffered for years because I was scared to be … Continue reading Celebrities coming out of the closet, into the spotlight
The Oscars are Sunday, March 2, and one of the leading films is none other than Alfonso Cuaron’s cinematic marvel, Gravity. This film was the highest rated film of 2013 on sites like Rottentomatoes and Metacritic, and is tied for the most Oscar nominations with American Hustle. Despite its praise, there have been plenty of people online calling it the most overrated film of the … Continue reading You will fall for Gravity
