Once upon a time my family was taking a trip by train and trudging across Eastern Europe. Apparently we were feeling that Poland in the winter was just a little bit too cheerful so we decided to visit the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. Despite my pretensions to confidence and my youthful indifference, I along with the rest of my family felt deeply saddened and … Continue reading The fluidity of comedy and tragedy
For much of the fall, Student Senate worked on creating a new Gus Bus system. The idea has been in the making for a while and remains a constant topic in Senate since it was created. The Gus Bus system has gone through numerous changes in the past seven years. The Gus Bus has been used as both a “taxi” service, where people call in … Continue reading Optimistic about the Gus Bus
With just over one month remaining in the regular season schedule, the Gustavus Men’s Basketball team remains poised to contend for a conference title despite a recent string of three heartbreaking overtime losses. After compiling a four game winning streak, the Gusties hit a rough stretch in which they suffered three consecutive losses in overtime despite holding a lead with under two minutes to go … Continue reading Gusties look to get back on track
Wednesday, January 5 Campus Safety was called to Norelius hall for a drug violation Thursday, January 6 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at the Lund center. Saturday, January 8 A student was charged with Liquor Violation/Underage Consumption at the Dive Dance.Two non-Gustavus students were issued Trespass Warnings, cited for of-age alcohol violations and drug equipment and narcotic violations. One Gustavus student was cited … Continue reading Jan. 5 – Jan. 9 Safety Report
The Rent is Too Damn High party, lead by Jimmy McMillan, a New York gubernatorial candidate, struck a chord with many college students because of his outrageous demeanor and humorous rhetoric. However, students may have another reason besides humor to relate to MacMillan’s stance. Gustavus students may not realize the costs of their housing. Dorm rooms (Norelius Hall, Complex, Pittman Hall, Sohre Hall, Rundstrom Hall … Continue reading The rent is too damn high
Rich Aune ‘81 has been named director of admissions for Gustavus by an announcement from Vice President for Enrollment Management Tom Crady. Aune worked for the admissions office for four years after his graduation in 1981 and returned to the office in 1989 where he has been working ever since. In his career, Aune has served as an admission counselor, assistant director, associate director and … Continue reading Rich Aune named director of admissions
As a final assignment for COM-265, Video Representation in the communication studies department, the class has embarked on an ambitious project to collaborate with three Latino families in St. Peter to produce three short videos that will offer a glimpse into their everyday lives. The three short videos will be shown as a public premiere: El estreno de la película, which means the movie premiere … Continue reading Film premiere / El estreno de la película
