This past Thursday, Dr. Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer Prize winning author and columnist for the Washington Post, came to speak at Gustavus as a part of the Lindau Symposium. By most accounts the event was a smashing success. Well over 600 people attended—so many in fact that the event filled one overflow room and moved into a second. Dr. Krauthammer gave an erudite and intelligent summation … Continue reading The black and gold standard
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but are in fact an exact and painstaking transcript of the backward section of Missy Elliot’s song “Work It.” Friday, April 20 Day of Silence @ All Over All Day “I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s something queer going on today.” Relay For … Continue reading Calendar (04/20/12)
This softball season has been one with many highlights. The Gustavus women’s softball team has a winning record, beat its rival St. Thomas and has taken many trips including one to the Field of Dreams. The team is on a roll. They are 19-7 overall and 11-1 in the conference. The team has 12 conference games remaining and a non-conference double header before the MIAC … Continue reading Softball dreams big as playoffs approach
When thinking back to the inaugural season of Target Field, Twins fans remember consistent sell outs at the new outdoor park. Maybe the novelty has deteriorated, but a 15 percent drop in attendance this season thus far suggests a Minnesota-wide boredom with the 2012 Twins squad. One look at the 2012 roster leads the casual fan to ask: who? Nathan, Kubel and Cuddyer, have been … Continue reading Trouble brewing in Twins territory
After a long absence, the Gustavus men’s lacrosse team returned home to Hollingsworth Field to play in front of friends and family for the first time this school year. The club team hosted Minnesota State University Moorhead, University of North Dakota and Ripon College of Wisc. for a two-day tournament that took place on Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15. The Gusties put on … Continue reading Lacrosse returns to Hollingsworth
Monday, April 9 • A Gustavus employee reported the loss of campus keys. • Campus Safety investigated a theft of college property in the Arboretum. Wednesday, April 11 • Campus Safety responded to an automobile accident in the Stadium Parking Lot. Friday, April 1 • Campus Safety responded to a Medical Assist at the Lund Center. A Gustavus student was cited for an … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (04/20/12)
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but are a baby hen in the lepord’s den. Feeling chagrin, but once again, all the king’s men give the story a spin and make it seem like egg laying’s a sin. This is wearing thin. Friday, March 23 G.O.L.D. Course: Productive Frustration Beck Hall 119 3:30 p.m. … Continue reading Calendar (03/23/12)
With the many innovations Gustavus has brought in renovating campus, the push for environmental sustainability has been at the forefront of every decision. Most recently, the addition of solar panels to the roofs of Beck Academic Hall, Olin Hall, Lund Center and Jackson Campus Center has brought the awareness for sustainability to a greater level. The solar electric power, installed this past February, is expected … Continue reading Solar panels generate campus sustainability
Most students at Gustavus have battled cancer either personally or provided support for a family member or friend affected by the disease. The Gustavus Relay for Life event, scheduled for April 30, 2012 is a chance to celebrate and remember those who have battled cancer and an opportunity to raise money to fight the disease. Relay for Life, affiliated with the American Cancer Society, is … Continue reading Campbell and Hallsten scheduled to speak at Relay for Life
In an effort to promote civil discourse and a broad-based intellectual appreciation of all viewpoints, the Lindau Symposium, made possible through an endowment by the Lindau family, will host renowned political commentator Dr. Charles Krauthammer on Thurs., April 12, 2012 in Alumni Hall. The Lindau Endowed Symposium came about when Phil Lindau ’58 perceived a need in today’s generation to be exposed to a broad … Continue reading Lindau lecture encourages political self-exploration
