Raise Awareness of SOPA and PIPA

Today you may have noticed an array of internet websites “going dark” in protest of two bills: SOPA and PIPA.  For today only, I have decided to add the Gustavian Weekly Website to that list.  If these bills were to pass, the landscape of the internet would be forever changed in negative ways due to censorship.  These bills provide overly broad mechanisms for enforcement of … Continue reading Raise Awareness of SOPA and PIPA

Celebrate St. Lucia

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Jennifer Werness was crowned the 2011 St. Lucia. She was chosen from a court of five women who were nominated for the honor by their fellow sophomore women. The court consists of five Sophomores: Russian Studies and Classics Major Susan Crane of Des Moines, Iowa; Political Science and Scandinavian Studies Major Annalise Dobbelstein of Bemidji, Minn.; Communication Studies and Management Major … Continue reading Celebrate St. Lucia

Social Science Center renovation plans

In its 63 years on campus, the Anderson Social Science Center has served a variety of functions to students and staff alike. Originally constructed in 1948, the building was known as the Folke Bernadotte Library. The library was relocated to its current location in 1978. After a minor renovation, the building became known as the Anderson Social Science Center (SSC), and over the years provided … Continue reading Social Science Center renovation plans

Gustie of the Week: Claudia Martinez

Teaching awareness with a laugh and a smile Claudia Martinez is a Secondary English Education Major with incredible leadership skills. She is co-president of the Women’s Awareness Center (WAC), Collegiate Fellow for the Seventh Street Houses, a member of the Diversity Leadership Council,  Zeta Chi Phi Sorority and Study Buddies. “Claudia is a quality leader.  She leads by example and takes the opinions, needs and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Claudia Martinez

Symphony Orchestra on route to South Africa

During the upcoming January Interim  Experience of 2012, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra will be studying and traveling in South Africa on a musical tour. Led by Professors Ruth Lin, Lois Peterson and Ester Wand, the orchestra will be performing, touring and delivering goods to children in need. Every four years, the Symphony Orchestra partakes in an international tour. This year’s tour to South Africa will … Continue reading Symphony Orchestra on route to South Africa