Dr. Bernard LaFayette visiting campus
The Reverend Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. will visit the Gustavus campus Monday, Jan. 17 to deliver a speech in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. LaFayette worked personally with King in the 1960s and has been a monumental civil rights activist and educator since. LaFayette will give the convocation at Chapel the morning of Jan. 17, beginning at 10:00 a.m. He will also … Continue reading Dr. Bernard LaFayette visiting campus
Another office added to Center for Servant Leadership
If you’ve walked through the Johnson Student Union, housing the Community Service Center, the Career Center and the Center for Vocational Reflection (CVR), you probably noticed renovations taking place. Phase one of the renovation, which will conclude at the start of the spring semester, has commenced. Phase two of the renovation will begin again during summer recess. The reason for the change is partially due … Continue reading Another office added to Center for Servant Leadership
Michael Morimoto – Starting out fresh
Michael Morimoto has already made a strong first impression at Gustavus. “He’s one of the nicest, most involved and most unique people I’ve ever met,” First-year Amy Prasad, one of his high school friends, said. He is a “renaissance man” and among the ranks of the most promising First-year students. Michael, a Bloomington native and Gustavus First-year, has many interests and talents that range from … Continue reading Michael Morimoto – Starting out fresh
Disney movies for interim
This weekend the Campus Activities Board (CAB) will be branching out from its usual run of films that are just out of theaters. Instead, the CAB Films Committee will be holding a Disney movie marathon on January 14 and 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. “The CAB Films Committee thought a movie marathon of any type would be a fun idea, and therefore it … Continue reading Disney movies for interim
Top of the Pops: Billboard vs. the Alternative
With 2010 gone for good, it’s nice to look back at what the year gave us in music—what we listened to, what we didn’t and what we may have missed. The Billboard top 100 charts help us to reminisce on what moments made certain songs for us, and what songs made certain moments. Whether it was your favorite song at The Dive or your favorite … Continue reading Top of the Pops: Billboard vs. the Alternative
The fluidity of comedy and tragedy
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
Optimistic about the Gus Bus
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
Gusties look to get back on track
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
