Sports & Fitness

Gustavus cycling: an emerging hub on campus

Although Gustavus has a wide variety of intramural and club sports ranging from rugby to Ultimate Frisbee, cycling has never been on the list. Fortunately for bike enthusiasts around campus, that is about to change. While the Gustavus Cycling team isn’t a recognized club sport yet, Juniors Adam Larson and Gabe Hanson, along with Sophomore Nick Theisen are working to make their dream a reality … Continue reading Gustavus cycling: an emerging hub on campus

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Sports & Fitness

Thinking like a champion: the power of mental toughness

Elite athletes from all over the world compete in a variety of championships and Olympic games. The elite have always left the general population in awe of their unbelievable capabilities. Many of us often dream of being one of those competitors. Some forget that an athlete’s psychological processes have a great deal to do with the outcome we see. To physically get to the elite … Continue reading Thinking like a champion: the power of mental toughness

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor (3/22/13)

I found it ironic that in Kelsey Hering’s article about the laudable push towards gender-neutral housing at Gustavus, she reinforces stereotypes about both men and women. In the article’s sidebar, Hering lists one of the disadvantages of gender-neutral housing; “Men and women usually stand on the opposite sides of the spectrum in terms of cleanliness”. This single sentence sends the message that we should expect … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (3/22/13)

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Calendar

Calendar (3/22/13)

The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the ghost of James Freetly haunting his former page, meaning he is here this weekend complaining about how I ruined his page. Friday, Mar. 22 Up Your Understanding: Culpeper Language Center 4 p.m. Not to be confused with the confusion seminar, “Up Yours, Understanding.” Faculty Shop … Continue reading Calendar (3/22/13)

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Campus Safety Report (3/22/13)

Tuesday, March 12 • A student in Norelius Hall was cited with underage consumption and possession of alcohol. • A student reported injuries from a fall on a campus sidewalk that occurred earlier in the day. Thursday, March 14 • A student reported to Campus Safety the theft of personal property from the Lund Center that occurred on Tuesday, March 12. Friday, March 15 • … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/22/13)

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News

Retreat brings Greek Community together

A number of leaders in the campus Greek community spent the weekend of March 15-17 on a retreat at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, Minn. The retreat was planned to serve a number of purposes related to Gustavus Greek life and the campus as a whole. “The goals of the retreat were to bring the separate chapters of the Greek community together, to talk about issues … Continue reading Retreat brings Greek Community together

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Habitat for Humanity values service and leadership

This Spring Break, the members of Habitat for Humanity will be volunteering their time and efforts in the construction of homes for people in need across the southern United States. This year, the locations include Maryville, Tennessee; Sumter, South Carolina; and Birmingham, Alabama. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that aims to build and repair homes for people who do not have sufficient forms … Continue reading Habitat for Humanity values service and leadership

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Awards recognize civic engagement

The 2013 Civic Engagement Awards have been announced, recognizing outstanding individuals and community partners in their exemplary services to the community. The Minnesota Campus Compact’s President’s Awards for Civic Engagements give member college presidents and chancellors the opportunity to recognize leaders in college and university communities. They  acknowledged three categories of effective leadership in students or student organizations, faculty or staff stewards, and community partners. … Continue reading Awards recognize civic engagement

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