Sept. 2 – Sept. 5 Safety Report
Thursday, September 2 A student reported some suspicious activity that occurred in Southwest Hall. A student reported the theft of a Gustavus owned loveseat from Uhler Hall that was later found. Friday, September 3 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Norelius Hall. Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in front of Norelius Hall. Campus Safety responded to a medical assist on the … Continue reading Sept. 2 – Sept. 5 Safety Report
Food, flight and fun: Welcome to Gustavus
First-year orientation is always a blur, with an activity-packed schedule and days full of countless new faces. The Gustie Welcome Celebration is the culmination of all of this organized chaos, and it is something even upperclassmen look forward to. Continue reading Food, flight and fun: Welcome to Gustavus
College myths busted at The Inside Scoop
Homesickness. Roommate issues. Sexuality. Responsible decisions. These are just some of the topics that the Peer Assistants (PAs) cover in The Inside Scoop, a series of skits geared toward first-year students. There will be three sessions that Greeter Groups will be attending on Saturday, September 4, at 12:30, 1:20 and 2:10 p.m. “We talk in a humorous way about a lot of the uncomfortable situations … Continue reading College myths busted at The Inside Scoop
Greeter of the Week: Bergit Nerheim
Senior Communication Studies Major Bergit Nerheim is a Gustie through and through. She chose to go to Gustavus after visiting a couple schools, and the strong sense of community really felt right to her. Everyone greeted each oter in the halls and was extremely friendly, which really appealed to her. This is very reflective of her personality. “Bergit never fails to have a friendly smile … Continue reading Greeter of the Week: Bergit Nerheim
Campus Movie: The Karate Kid
This week’s campus movie is a modern spin on the ‘80s classic, The Karate Kid. Director Howard Zwart has the remake follow a similar course as the original, with main differences being the location of the film (set in Beijing, China) and the cast. Those of us who loved the original Karate Kid can take solace in the fact that the plot stays relatively the … Continue reading Campus Movie: The Karate Kid
What’s What at GAC
As orientation week kicks off, life at Gustavus can get kind of crazy. Getting acquainted with your new roommate, attending Greeter Groups and learning the ropes of the campus can be overwhelming and chaotic. In all of this chaos, be sure to take time to visit some of Gustavus’s most unique features. Take a stroll in the Arboretum, check out the Echo Circle or just … Continue reading What’s What at GAC
Have your cookies and eat them, too.
Hello and welcome to your first issue of the Gustavian Weekly. And your first weekend at Gustavus. Your first semester as a college freshman. Or first-year. Whatever it is I’m supposed to say. This week is going to go by fast. Like, super fast. Meeting new people. Starting new classes. Unpacking. Eating new foods (I recommend checking out the cookies in the Market Place and … Continue reading Have your cookies and eat them, too.
Back-to-school sale comic
