Oh Hollywood, you really outdid yourself this time. This past weekend I went to the movies, settled down with my popcorn and prepared to be bombarded with the classic Hollywood propaganda. But no, this time I was in for a real surprise. As I sat trapped in an abyss of endless trailers, a preview came up and the words “Oh hell no,” escaped through my … Continue reading Disaster: the movie
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but are in fact a small tub of mice, placed on top of a door standing ajar. When your roommate comes in they’ll learn the meaning of retribution! Friday, May 4 Fluid Motion Workout Class Lund 224 2:30 p.m. And I get arrested when I do that in … Continue reading Calendar (05/04/12)
Nice weather and racing season is just around the corner. Here are some of this season’s most exciting races: Take the Hill Triathlon Despite the cold, over 150 athletes completed the fifth annual Take the Hill Triathlon on Saturday, April 28, 2012. This triathlon included a 500-yard swim in Lund pool, a 12.5-mile bike ride through St. Peter and a 3.3-mile run through the … Continue reading Get ready to race
Gustavus hosted the 12th annual Drake Alternative last weekend despite temperatures in the mid-40s, harsh winds and predictions of snow. Senior Steve Groskreutz won the 400 meter hurdles thanks to a strong finishing kick and took second in the 110 meter hurdles. Senior Emily Klatt was a top performer for the women’s team, as she won the triple jump and recorded a pair of second … Continue reading Gustavus braves unforgiving weather
The Gustie men clinch the regular season title, look forward to post-season After a tough stretch of games on the road, the Gustavus men’s tennis team now know there’s no place like home, as they handily won five straight duals, three of which were MIAC conference rivals. In the MIAC, the Gustavus men defeated Carlton on Sat. April 21, 2012, and then dropped St. Thomas … Continue reading Men’s tennis back on track in MIAC
Monday, April 23 • Campus Safety responded to a property damage report in the Walker House. • A Physical Plant employee reported the theft of college property. • A student reported the theft of her unlocked bicycle from the bike rack at Pittman Hall. • Campus Safety investigated the theft of an unlocked bicycle. The bicycle was recovered with damage. Tuesday, April 24 • … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (05/04/12)
College students nationwide often question the ethics sur- rounding student meal plans. With a plan that does not carry over unused funds to the next semester, Gustavus is no exception. Students ask: Where does my money go? Why are groceries so expensive? Am I wasting my money? Director of Dining Services Steve Kjellgren wants to make sure that those questions don’t go unanswered. Where does … Continue reading Gustavus meal plans: questions, answers and context
continue to shape Gustavus tuition. While 90 percent of Gustavus students receive some type of financial aid, Gustavus tuition for the 2010-11 academic year was still 42,285 dollars and has only increased since. Many students know that only a handful of students pay this full sticker price due to funds from donors endowments, the FAFSA, and outside scholarships. (See Freedom From Tuition Day on page … Continue reading Complex financial realities…
Monday, April 16 • An employee reported a theft of College property from the Jackson Campus Center. Thursday, April 19 • A student reported laundry items stolen from Complex laundry rooms. Sunday, April 22 • A student reported suspicious activity on College Grounds to Campus Safety. • Three students in Norelius Hall were cited for underage consumption and one student was cited for … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (04/27/12)
With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, many students don’t realize that the last 48 days spent on campus are symbollically tuition-free. Because there is a gap between the the cost of operation of Gustavus and the income made from tuition, this last section of the school year runs free for students thanks to donations. According to Administrator William Johnson, Freedom From Tuition is … Continue reading Gustavus recognizes Freedom from Tuition Day
