Please accept my thanks and appreciation for the online emendation made to Tram Bui’s article concerning the chaplain search process in the 7 December 2012 issue of The Gustavian Weekly, namely that the phrasing of my “abrupt departure” was made in reference to President Ohle’s unilateral reconfiguration of the full-time faculty position that I had held since September 2009 rather than a singular action taken … Continue reading Letter to the Editor
Behind The Gustavian Weekly there is a dedicated staff of editors, photographers, writers and graphic designers. As a staff each week we make tough decisions regarding what articles to write, how to lay out our pages and cover our stories to bring the Gustavus community a high quality campus newspaper. In order to do this, we must constantly weigh the security and sentimentality of tradition … Continue reading Editorial
No quick shots with gun control Dec. 14, 2012 will never be forgotten. Like the Columbine shooting or 9/11, every American citizen will remember exactly where they were sitting when they heard about the slaughter of 20 elementary school students and 7 teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School. I was in class, expecting to spend an hour reviewing for a final, but instead, talking to … Continue reading And so it goes
Take pride in your funnies The old saying goes, “everybody’s a comedian.” I have known this to be true for some time. One on one, you’ll find that I crack jokes often, always going for a laugh. When in the presence of a larger crowd, one might find that my disposition changes drastically. That’s because instead of joking for the amusement of all, it seems … Continue reading A tip from your bonny lass
While many students see January Interim Experience (J-term) as an opportunity to recover from the rigors of fall semester, it can also be a time of personal growth and rejuvenation.This was this idea that sparked the Counseling Center to create the J-term Sampler series. This four part series was created in response to common concerns they see amongst students who take advantage of the services … Continue reading Students Sample Wellness this January
With the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Jan. 12, came the end of the 119-day NHL lockout, sending teams scrambling to sign players and begin training camps before the season begins on Jan. 19. The Minnesota Wild hit the ice on Sunday with players and Coach Mike Yeo present. Although many are relieved that the lockout is finally over, the lengthy negotiations have … Continue reading NHL returns to the State of ice and snow
The women’s hockey team’s Head Coach Mike Carroll believes the season has been good so far and notices the building chemistry that continues to grow within the team. He believes that the younger players are working just fine with the rest of the team. The team seems to recognize their mistakes and use them as tools for learning, while they remain in control of their … Continue reading Women’s hockey sets sight on final four goals
Although talk of conflict between President Ohle’s administration and the larger faculty has been the topic of discussion for several years, dissatisfaction with the President made a strikingly public turn last week with the release of a student-run website called GustieLeaks. The website quickly went viral after going live on Tuesday, Nov. 27, appearing in Facebook newsfeeds, embedded in Twitter exchanges and publicized by posters … Continue reading GustieLeaks reveals growing faculty unrest with Ohle administration
Tuesday, November 27 • A Campus Safety Officer responded to a medical assist at Sorensen Hall. • Campus Safety cited four students with noise violations in Norelius Hall. • A Gustavus student reported the theft of personal property from an unlocked room in Southwest Hall. Wednesday, November 28 • A Gustavus student reported the theft of unsecured personal property from the Lund Center. Thursday, November … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (12/7/12)
At the Faculty Senate meeting held last Thursday, the Senate along with Provost Mark Braun, President Ohle and two other members of faculty addressed the growing climate of unrest and concern in the community regarding the President’s administration and the recent intensity that has grown as a result of GustieLeaks. The Faculty Senate passed a motion to present a letter to President Ohle articulating their … Continue reading Faculty Senate meeting discusses ‘plan of action’ and faculty voice
