On October 1, the state of Minnesota, the city of St. Peter and the Gustavus community celebrated Gustavus Adolphus College Day (not to be confused with Gustavus Adolphus Day, which is celebrated on November 6, each year in Sweden, Estonia and Finland). The day, which was also Gustavus’ homecoming, began with the dedication of Beck Academic Hall, the first new academic building at Gustavus in … Continue reading Beck Academic Hall Dedicated
Last weekend, Gustavus celebrated the homecoming of its sesquicentennial year. Instead of the week-long student organization competition that the Campus Activities Board has hosted over homecoming in recent years, this year was a much simpler format. On Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 homecoming week began with the Medallion Hunt. Each day, clues were posted in the Jackson Campus Center at 8:00 a.m. and the first person … Continue reading Homecoming Week—A Wrap-Up
Already a hot topic in other Minnesotan schools, the issue of tobacco use on campus is about to become more prevalent at Gustavus as a group of students tackle removing tobacco use entirely from campus. Gustavus’ tobacco policy is eighteen years old which, according to Senior Nursing Majors Kenisha Jackson and Katelyn Saiko, is too old and is in need of an update. They’re starting … Continue reading Nursing students raise possibility of a tobacco-free campus
Junior Chemistry and Environmental Studies Major Alison Agather is seen in many places around campus, but her go to destinations are the library, the rugby pitch and the Market Place “where food and friendship mix,” Alison said. She keeps her dinner guests guessing with her jokes and songs. “Her laughter is contagious and she brings an incredibly fun and positive attitude to every group she’s … Continue reading Alison Agather: Working hard on and off the field as a dedicated teammate, friend and student
Forty-five years ago, Warren Beck ‘67 was attending classes in some of the same buildings we walk into every day. On October 1st of this year an entirely new academic building was dedicated in his name after he donated sixteen million dollars to its construction. Warren Beck is the President/Commercial R.E. Developer at Gebbert and Beck, Inc. and President at Galleria Hotel LLC. Now, Warren … Continue reading The Becks—long history in Gustavus community
In Captain America: The First Avenger, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) dreams of joining the army during World War II. The army refuses to recruit him because of his size and his lack of physical ability. Rogers, nevertheless, is unyielding in his effort to get recruited. Things change when Rogers becomes acquainted with Dr. Abraham Erskine (Stanley Tucci), the lead scientist associated with “Project Rebirth.” Abraham … Continue reading Captain America comes to rescue you from homework
Coming Out Week, sponsored by Queers and Allies (Q&A), begins this Sunday, Oct. 9 and will last until Friday, Oct. 14. “Coming Out Week is basically a celebration of coming out, not just if you are gay, but as an ally, because that’s also incredibly important on campus—to know that people support you,” Senior Geography and Nursing Major and Co-President of Q&A Cristian Raether said. … Continue reading Coming Out Week brings Queers and Allies together
With a career given over to protean change and stretching as far back as Wilco’s, it’s hard to say just what sonic territories have been left uncharted. The group has pumped out morbid piano-laced pop tunes such as “Summerteeth”, strummed Americana-infused country in the spirit of Graham Parsons “Being There”, poked fun at Americana under a veneer of guitar feedback “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot”, probed the … Continue reading Start listening to The Whole Love
Start seeking out your feather boas and heavy make-up. The drag show is coming. On Friday, Oct. 17, the student organization Queers & Allies (Q & A) will transform Evelyn Young Dining Room into a runway show fit for the daring, young students who will shake, flaunt and strut their gender-bending stuff to a panel of judges. The show will be emceed by Nina DiAngelo, … Continue reading An evening to celebrate who you are and strut your stuff.
Gustavus hates conservatives. You know it’s true. It’s not the fact that the liberal professors are indoctrinating the students in preparation for a Communist revolution, nor is it the fact that we allow, *shudder*, atheists on our campus. Conservatives must be so outnumbered and so closed off from the rest of the school because there is a systematic plan to get rid of them all, … Continue reading Why Gustavus hates Conservatives
