RE: Green Grant
I am writing in regards to the recent article about the “Green Grant.” While I was initially excited to see this article in the Weekly, upon reading it I was disheartened to see that many of the people who got this initiative going were not mentioned. Last year I was the Chair of the Compost Committee for Student Senate. My committee was formed after a … Continue reading RE: Green Grant
Calendar (Nov 18, 2011)
Hour of Power: swim to inspire
The Gustavus Swimming and Diving teams capped off an exciting week on Saturday, Nov. 12 with a home meet against conference rival St. Olaf. The meet came just four days after the teams participated in the annual Ted Mullin “Hour of Power” relay for Sarcoma research. The “Hour of Power” event, an hour-long practice of fast paced, non-stop relays and sprints, was held on Tuesday, … Continue reading Hour of Power: swim to inspire
A Valuable Tradition
The Minnesota deer hunting season is well underway. While the most popular rifle this season is over, muzzleloaders and archers are still on the hunt. Some of my earliest memories are of sitting in the deer stand with my dad, playing Pokemon on my old Gameboy Color. Then, whenever he would spot a deer he would nudge me and I’d take a break from my … Continue reading A Valuable Tradition
Sandusky added to NCAA hall of shame
The Second Mile, a charity founded in 1977, began as a group foster home to boys of absent and dysfunctional families. From there it grew to include Foster Care and Big Partner-Little Partner-like activities aimed at a broader spectrum of financially underprivileged children. Gerald Sandusky, former assistant coach of the storied Penn State football program, founded The Second Mile. Sandusky is currently awaiting trial on … Continue reading Sandusky added to NCAA hall of shame
Holiday Health Challenge
Gustavus Health Promotion (GHP) is hosting the Holiday Health Challenge, in which participants are challenged to maintain or lose weight over the holidays. The program is open to all employees of Gustavus. Head Volleyball Coach and GHP Administrator Rachelle Dosch is coordinating the program. “The goal of the program is to offer another health and wellness challenge for employees as an incentive to stay healthy … Continue reading Holiday Health Challenge
NCAA: Pay to Play
We are in the midst of the darkest era of collegiate sports, particularly in college football. The media has recently publicized the Penn State University childhood sexual-abuse scandal, the University of Miami’s illegal boosters funding players with improper benefits, Cam Newton and Reggie Bush (two Heisman trophy winners) receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars (along with a California home in Bush’s case) and the five … Continue reading NCAA: Pay to Play
Campus Safety Report (Nov 18, 2011)
Monday, November 7 • A theft from the Swanson Tennis Center was reported to Campus Safety. Thursday, November 10 • A Campus Safety Officer was called to investigate a property damage report at North Hall. Friday, November 11 • A Gustavus employee reported the loss of her campus keys. Saturday, November 12 • A student on Campus Drive was cited by … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (Nov 18, 2011)
Campus gears up for Nobel Hall renovations
With the completion of Beck Academic Hall, Gustavus will now resume work on other renovation projects. These plans include renovations of the Anderson Social Science Center and Lund Center, along with a revamping of Nobel Hall, a task that has been in the development process for quite some time. The current building was Finishedin 1962 and dedicated in the fall of 1963. “It was an … Continue reading Campus gears up for Nobel Hall renovations