This past summer, I attended a convention filled with dozens of enthusiastic journalists and young writers who were eager to learn about what it takes to lead a college newsroom. Being one of those people, I prepared myself for a weekend of fast-talking social media gurus, old-fashioned print-obsessed professors, and possibly a couple of quirky students looking to “network.” The speaker of our first seminar … Continue reading What’s your headline?
Market Place Another renovation occurring on campus includes the introduction of Coca-Cola Freestyle machines to the Market Place. “Last year, Coca-Cola representatives visited campus. They were wondering if we might be interested in placing them on campus,” Director of Dining Services and the Bookmark Steve Kjellgren ’86 said. Gustuvus has become one of the first colleges in Minnesota to adopt the Coca-Cola Freestyle machines. “Environmentally, … Continue reading Renovations on campus aim for efficiency and utility
A slowly growing national trend is moving across colleges and universities to fit their campuses with final resting places for college faculty, employees, and alumni. Gustavus is currently finishing the construction on a Memorial Garden of its own. The Christ Chapel Memorial Garden, currently under construction on the south side of Chapel on Hello Walk, will be dedicated as part of the Alumni Memorial Service over … Continue reading Memorial Garden offers a final resting place
The Gustie Greeters’ cheers resonate across campus and it’s clear the first-years have arrived. They’ll learn many new things and meet many new people, but some things will stick with these new students longer than a few semesters. The traditions that students pass on from generation to generation help define students’ lives at Gustavus, and it’s what they’ll remember long after they walk across the … Continue reading Gustavus Traditions
Everyone knows the Gustie Greeters as being outgoing, caring, and maybe just a little bit crazy. Third-year Greeter and Senior Physics major Charlie Stokes is no exception. In addition to being the Greeter Coordinator this year Stokes is a member of the Omega Kappa fraternity, Smash Club, Parkour Club, and the Society of Physics Students. Despite having a heavy course load Charlie always makes time … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Charlie Stokes
The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the words on the Rosetta Stone. Language scholars were really bummed when this was all it said. Friday, May 10 Dances of Universal Peace: Heritage Room 6:30 p.m. It’s a reenactment of when the French, German, British, and American soldiers did the Macarena together on Armistice … Continue reading Calendar (5/10/13)
Monday, April 29 •A Gustavus employee reported that student garbage was dumped at the Daycare facility at Arbor View apartments. •Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Lund Center. •Campus Safety responded to suspicious activity in the Arboretum parking lot. Two students were charged with a College policy violation and a weapons policy violation for possession of a paint gun. Tuesday, April 30 •Two … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (5/15/13)
Event aims to connect Gustavus to local community In hopes to reduce campus-wide waste, Gustavus students and members of the community are coming together to hold a community wide garage sale. The event will take place on Saturday, June 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Lund Arena. Students, faculty, and members of the community will have the opportunity to attend the event and … Continue reading Gustavus Garage Sale:
As one of the most notably recognized Supreme Court decisions, Roe v. Wade served as the topic of this year’s MAYDAY! Peace Conference. This year’s theme reflected on the decision made forty years ago and the relevant topics surrounding that decision today. The 33rd Annual Peace Conference was held on Thursday, May 2, 2013. The event began with a welcoming ceremony in Christ Chapel with … Continue reading MAYDAY! conference in perspective
As part of Honors Day weekend, Night of Distinction was held Sunday, May 5 to recognize and award the leadership, service, and achievement of individual students, groups and organizations. Groups that received recognition at Night of Distinction included: Student Conduct Board, Peer Assistants, Ambassadors, Fraternities and Sororities, Center for Servant Leadership, Gustie Greeters, Diversity Center, Collegiate Fellows, and Student Senate. Sophomore Biochemistry Major Daniel Ly … Continue reading Night of Distinction celebrates student excellence
