As I write, I am staring out the third floor library window at the New Academic Building. Now that the exterior is mostly complete, we can see the final shape that years of hard work and millions of dollars have taken. However, as I sit in our library, I am reminded that I need to leave soon because the building closes at 6:00 p.m. on … Continue reading In which our hero prioritizes
In his column last week, Jacob Lundborg pointed out an unpopular truth: Fair Trade products earn more for corporations than workers and perpetuate the myth that developing countries are in need of rescue by “whites in shining armor.” Interestingly enough, CAB is offering money from our student activity fees as a subsidy for students to buy two pair of expensive canvas shoes and send one … Continue reading Re: In which our hero voices an unpopular opinion
A perennial sport in the East, lacrosse has infiltrated the Midwest and become a contender for varsity recognition. Several MIAC schools, including St. John’s, St. Thomas and others, implemented varsity programs and are helping lacrosse become a legitimate sport in Minnesota. Gustavus Men’s Lacrosse began much like a pick-up team would, a story straight from the script of Sandlot. The team disbanded as a club … Continue reading Men’s Lacrosse: Sultans of scoop
The Gustavus Baseball team has had an up-and-down season but seem to be hitting its stride near the end of the season, winning six of the past eight games. With a 7-9 record in the MIAC and an 11-18 record overall, the Gusties aren’t necessarily where they’d like to be in terms of record, but have seen improvement over the course of the season. “The … Continue reading Hitting their stride
After a second place finish in the top tier of last weekend’s All-Saints Tournament, the Gustavus Women’s Rugby team improved its spring record to 9-7-1 and has once again proven to colleges around the country that they are a force to be reckoned with. Playing six matches in a two-day span, the Gusties took matches from Moorhead/UND, Augustana, Bemidji and St. Benedict while dropping decisions … Continue reading Women’s Rugby: Scrumming up success
Thursday, April 28 A Gustavus employee reported the theft of his iPod touch from the Market Place. Campus Safety responded to a Fire Alarm in the Adolphson House. Two students were cited for a Drug narcotic violation and a Drug equipment violation. Saturday, April 30 A Gustavus student while in the Johnson Student Union was charged by Campus Safety for Liquor Violation/of Age, Social Host … Continue reading April 28 – May Safety Report
On Wednesday, May 4, Gustavus will be hosting the 31st annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference. The controversial discussion topic will be “Executing Justice: Debating Capital Punishment.” Open to students, faculty and the local community, the MAYDAY! Peace Conference will be an exhilarating event to watch. Founded and sponsored by Florence and the late Raymond Sponberg of North Mankato, Minn., the annual conference was created to help … Continue reading MAYDAY! takes on capital punishment
On Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m., the Campus Activities Board is proud to present Mr. Frank Abagnale, Jr. in Christ Chapel, where he will share his story of adventure, impersonations, fraudulent checks and his road to redemption with students, faculty and the public. The inspiration of the feature film Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo Di Caprio and Tom Hanks, Abagnale was a … Continue reading Catch him while you can
