News

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

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Variety

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

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Opinion

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.

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Sports & Fitness

Gustavus first-year athletes: Faces in the crowd

Eric Jorgenson Eric Jorgenson is a first-year from Osseo, Minn. Jorgenson, a three-sport athlete in high school, will continue to participate in cross country, nordic skiing and track and field at Gustavus. Jorgenson knew that Gustavus athletics would be a little more involved than high school. “I expected it to be more intense, individual and independent. I feel like it’s a lot more of making … Continue reading Gustavus first-year athletes: Faces in the crowd

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Announcements

Weekly publication schedule

As we near the Labor Day weekend, we are reminded that school is about to begin. Campus is bustling with activity, and first-year students will be moving in tomorrow. We want to let everyone know that a special orientation issue of The Weekly will be published this Saturday, September 4, 2010 for incoming first-year students. It will be available in Norelius Hall, Pittman Hall, Sohre … Continue reading Weekly publication schedule

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News

What we have here, is a failure to communicate

In early May, President Jack Ohle gave a presentation to Gustavus faculty outlining plans to change and amend the College’s bylaws. Voting on the changes was scheduled to occur in early June. This gave faculty little to no time to voice an opinion. “The excerpts were revealed,” Professor of Physics Steve Mellema said, “[causing] many concerns among the faculty. The changes seemed to be fundamentally … Continue reading What we have here, is a failure to communicate

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