Student Veterans

Through engaging with fellow servicemen and bringing awareness to the campus community, student veterans at Gustavus learn to succeed in a different kind of environment, an environment where managing chaos means balancing schoolwork and family life, as opposed to leading fellow soldiers, sailors, airmen, or marines. Not every student follows the traditional path from high school to college to career. Some students never go on … Continue reading Student Veterans

People or the environment?

It’s not hard to guess what stance Gustavus students, or any liberal-arts college students for that matter, would take when considering an environmental issue such as mining. Mining can pollute water and air and significantly alter a landscape. It is a common belief that industries are only focused on making money, and care little about the future of the environment. This may or may not … Continue reading People or the environment?

Surveillance on campus

Recent months have revealed a mass revelation of intelligence gathered by the National Security Administration (NSA) leaked by whistleblower, Edward Snowden. The issue is that the NSA was wire-tapping  phones, hacking emails, and even using Facebook as a medium for creating behavior profiles for people in the United States and abroad. The rules were bent in favor of the NSA to invade the privacy of … Continue reading Surveillance on campus

Calendar (11/9/2013)

* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but the lyrics to a hidden track from 98 Degrees’ Christmas album. Friday, Nov. 8 Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair: Library AV1 2 p.m. I’ve never seen people so cut-throat over jobs that do not pay a dime. Shared Governance Discussion: St. Peter Room 2:30 p.m. Ohle … Continue reading Calendar (11/9/2013)

Campus Safety Report (11/9/2013)

Monday, October 28 Collegiate Fellows responded to a noise violation in Norelius Hall involving one student. Thursday, October 31 A Campus Safety Officer responded to the Health Service Office to assist with a medical issue. Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Norelius Lot A. Friday, November 1 Campus Safety cited a student while on College Grounds for underage consumption of alcohol. The student … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/9/2013)

The Art Of Happiness: A Year with the Dalai Lama

Most citizens in the United States are unable to explain the current upheaval in modern Tibet. After traveling to Tibet on sabbatical last year, Philosophy Professor Deane Curtin wanted to shed light on Tibetans’ struggles upon his return to Gustavus. He shared his experiences working for the Dalai Lama and Tibetan refugees with the Gustavus community on Oct. 28, 2013. “I’m asked all the time, … Continue reading The Art Of Happiness: A Year with the Dalai Lama