Student ‘Our Gustavus’ Campaign calls for financial transparency
One of the biggest issues facing today’s colleges and universities is budget allocation. Students, staff, and administration may never completely agree on where money should be spent, how it should be invested, and where it should be restricted. However, in the case of a private college, such as Gustavus, reports stating exactly where- and how much- money is being allocated do not require public release. … Continue reading Student ‘Our Gustavus’ Campaign calls for financial transparency
Activist Greta Christina advocates atheist anger
Atheist author, blogger, and activist Greta Christina delivered her lecture entitled “Why are you atheists so angry” in Wallenberg Auditorium on Thursday, April 10. Christina’s lecture was jointly sponsored by the Gustavus Secular Student Alliance, Queers and Allies, and College Republicans. Secular Student Alliance President and Founder Ryan Liebl addressed the organization’s motivation for inviting Christina to the Gustavus campus, noting that Christina’s stance on … Continue reading Activist Greta Christina advocates atheist anger
Gustavus Relay for Life raises over $45,000
Colleges Against Cancer, Gustavus’ on campus cancer awareness group, held their biggest yearly event, Relay For Life, from Friday, April 11 to Saturday, April 12 this year. The group increased fundraising totals by almost $10,000, from last year’s $36,000 to over $45,000 this year. The event’s 510 Gustavus participants worked in teams to walk from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. with the overall goal to … Continue reading Gustavus Relay for Life raises over $45,000
Peace Studies Award brings life-changing impact
Peace Studies Award winners from 2013 gathered in the Presidents’ Dining Room on March 24 to share their experiences with the campus. About 40 students and faculties joined the celebration, featuring presentations by award recipients Briana Bloom, MacKenzie Brill, Lars Ericson, Courtney Train and Avery Wallace. Chair in Political Science and Director in Peace Studies Mimi Gerstbauer explained the purpose of the award. “It is … Continue reading Peace Studies Award brings life-changing impact
The inside scoop on Inside Out Day
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
Nordic skiing transitions to club team
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
Men’s golf heads into final stretch of spring season
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
Wild look ahead to second consecutive trip to playoffs
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
Women’s golf: Improving their technique every day
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