Response to Ryan Liebl’s Letter to the Editor: Ryan Liebl states that Assad’s regime has not directly harmed the United States, but that the issue of direct harm is irrelevant. On the contrary, the fact that Assad’s regime has not harmed the United States is extremely important, as any intervention in Syria by the United States would be regarded as an act of aggression. … Continue reading Letters to the Editor (10/18/2013)
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather my own personal calendar because literally nothing happens during Fall Break. Friday, Oct. 18 Faculty Meeting: Alumni Hall 2:30 p.m. Now that they have driven their students to their wits’ end before Fall Break, they brag to each other. Saturday, Oct. 19 I’m Going to … Continue reading Calendar (10/18/2013)
Monday, October 7 A student reported the theft of their bicycle from campus grounds. Wednesday, October 9 A student reported a theft from a laundry room in Sorensen Hall. Thursday, October 10 A student reported receiving a nuisance phone call in Norelius Hall. Saturday, October 12 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in front of the Campus Center. A directional sign was reported stolen … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/18/2013)
A traveling exhibit produced by the 2012 January Interim course, Commemorating Controversy: The U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, recently received national recognition from the American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) after receiving a nomination from the Minnesota Historical Society. English Professor Elizabeth Baer, Executive Director of the Nicollet County Historical Society Ben Leonard, and Senior English Major Victoria Clark, who all held integral roles in … Continue reading 2012 January course receives national recognition
“This is the art of drawing breath” were the words that welcomed the students gathered in Alumni Hall for an evening of spoken word. Two-time National Poetry Slam Champion Guante used the medium of spoken word to powerfully convey messages of social justice, love, and identity. The idea to invite Guante to perform arose from a discussion at an M-Pact meeting last year where … Continue reading Spoken Word Redefines the Social Justice Conversation
In order to effectively address the needs of students on campus, Student Senate meets with the Board of Trustees in order to discuss student concerns and other matters on campus. On Sept. 27, Student Senate Co-Presidents Matt Timmons and Dani Cabrera, presented a number of issues to the Board including divestment, financial transparency, the Gustavus Tobacco-free initiative, sanitation in dorms, and the accessibility of wi-fi … Continue reading Board discusses with Senate
This year marks the second annual Fall Break trip for the Gustavus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. A group of 15 students will travel to Alexandria, Minn. on Oct. 18 to experience four days of volunteering at different sites in the community. Both the Fall and Spring Break trips are unique because the participants, as well as the coordinators, for the most past, unaware of … Continue reading Habitat travels to Alexandria for Fall Break Service Trip
The Minnesota Security Hospital has a long and checkered history in St. Peter. Established in 1866, it was the first state hospital for the mentally ill. Recently, however, safety concerns have arisen due to a growing number of incidents associated with the facility. The hospital campus is comprised of buildings ranging from high to low security, including a nursing home. These incidents prompted a scathing … Continue reading Senate evaluates Minnesota Security Hospital changes
