Freshmen orientation video

As a relatively recent Gustavus graduate, I am not unaware of the sexually permissive, left-leaning, increasingly secularized campus culture that students encounter despite the college’s purported mission to be a “…community where a mature understanding of the Christian faith and lives of service are nurtured…” While at Gustavus I learned of professors who undermined or even disparaged orthodox Christian beliefs, and I attended chapel services … Continue reading Freshmen orientation video

Lund Center renovation will eventually materialize

The construction of the new academic building on campus may prompt curiosity within the student body and questions regarding Gustavus’s next course of action. One subject that has yielded much deliberation is the rumor of a Lund Center renovation and expansion. Following the arrival of President Jack Ohle in 2008 was the institution of a new strategic plan of action that discussed improvement of campus … Continue reading Lund Center renovation will eventually materialize

Men’s Cross Country: Run, Forrest, run

The Men’s Cross Country team’s season is winding down. The team has three meets left, the Jim Drews Invitational at UW-La Crosse, the MIAC Championships and the NCAA Central Regional meet. The team is excited for these next few meets. “The big meets are coming up, the ones we train six months of the year for,” Junior Mark Bartley said. “The MIAC meet is always … Continue reading Men’s Cross Country: Run, Forrest, run

Oct. 4 – Oct. 10 Safety Report

Monday, October 4 A Gustavus student reported a theft of a bicycle from the bike rack at Pittman Hall. A Gustavus student reported a theft of a cell phone from an unlocked locker in the Lund Center. Tuesday, October 5 A Gustavus employee reported a lost campus key to Campus Safety. Wednesday, October 6 A Gustavus student was cited for underage consumption of alcohol while … Continue reading Oct. 4 – Oct. 10 Safety Report

Are you feeling Randy? : Vikes excited about addition of Moss

Fresh off his first game with the Minnesota Vikings in more than five years, Randy Moss dusted off his #84 purple and yellow jersey just in time to catch Brett Favre’s 500th career touchdown pass. As Randy said in his opening press conference with the Vikings, “To all the Viking fans coming to the Metrodome, pull your 84 jerseys out. It’s going to be a … Continue reading Are you feeling Randy? : Vikes excited about addition of Moss

Enjoy autumn with Fall Fest

The leaves have started changing on the Gustavus campus and the temperature has been dropping, which means it’s time for the Linneaus Arboretum’s annual Fall Fest. The festival has been growing and improving each year, and this year is no exception. The Lind Interpretive Center scheduled the event over family weekend, on Saturday Oct. 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. “We’d like to encourage … Continue reading Enjoy autumn with Fall Fest