Feb. 22 – Feb. 28 Safety Report

Monday, February 22 Four students in Gibbs Hall were cited with a drug violation, and two were cited for alcohol possession. A non-Gustavus student was charged with underage consumption by the SPPD and was trespassed from campus. Wednesday, February 24 Camps Safety responded to a Medical assist in Norelius Hall. Campus Center Staff reported the theft of three posters advertising the upcoming Lupe Fiasco concert. … Continue reading Feb. 22 – Feb. 28 Safety Report

Response to the Letter to the Editor from Angelica Matthes

I wanted to clarify a few things that may have confused some of our readers about our story on the sexual assaults reported to campus authorities a few weeks ago, specifically some things brought up in Angelica Matthes’ Letter to the Editor. First, I want to clarify Dean of Students Jeff Stocco’s role in the article. Stocco refused, as was appropriate, to give me any … Continue reading Response to the Letter to the Editor from Angelica Matthes

BEER. it’s what’s for breakfast … and lunch … and dinner

The annual underground student event known as Case Day has come and gone once again, leaving a wake of headaches and empty cans. Last Saturday, some students awoke to meet a challenge—to drink 24 beers in a day, regardless of the legal drinking age. This event has been a thorn in the side of campus and community officials for years, but students continue to participate. … Continue reading BEER. it’s what’s for breakfast … and lunch … and dinner

Annual Day at the Capitol’s emphasis hits home with students

Gustavus students are offered opportunity to talk with Minnesota legislatures about college funding In one week’s time, on Thursday, March 4 2010, a number of Gustavus students will once again flock to Minnisota’s Capitol grounds in St. Paul to try to make their voices heard by legislators. Each year, the Day at the Capitol presents an opportunity for those interested in taking an active role … Continue reading Annual Day at the Capitol’s emphasis hits home with students

Africa Night promises a cultural experience

Pan Afrikan Student Organization (PASO), will be hosting Gustavus’ annual African Night on Friday, March 5, 2010 in Alumni Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. African Night offers Gustavus students an opportunity to experience various parts of the diverse African culture. “The African Night is a good occasion for Gustavus students and the St. Peter community to gain some insight into some aspects of … Continue reading Africa Night promises a cultural experience

Gustavus’ rendition of The Vagina Monlogues raises awareness

Each year the Gustavus campus, along with many others across the nation, hosts V-Week. V-Week is a weeklong celebration of women and their vaginas. It concludes with performances of Eve Ensler’s play The Vagina Monologues. This year, the Gustavus performances of The Vagina Monologues are on the evenings of Friday, March 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., with … Continue reading Gustavus’ rendition of The Vagina Monlogues raises awareness

Max Beyer: Representing Gustavus to the max

Whether he is in the classroom or on the stage, you are most likely to find Sophomore Computer Science Major Max Beyer amusing crowds of Gusties. The Eagle Scout and dedicated First Degree Blackbelt originally from Saint Peter, Minn., has shared numerous talents on our campus. The most obvious of these talents is his ability to entertain. After seeing several LineUs shows, Max was immediately … Continue reading Max Beyer: Representing Gustavus to the max

Students band together to host Loney Fest

If you have been to a hockey game recently, you might have noticed people throwing hockey pucks into the rink between periods. You may have also noticed people wearing wristbands bearing the slogan “Brendan—strength and hope.” This is in honor of Brendan Loney, a Gustavus student who was in a diving accident that broke his neck this past summer. On Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9:00 … Continue reading Students band together to host Loney Fest

Shutter Island is unreal, literally

Martin Scorsese has done it again. One of the most famed directors in Hollywood history has struck cinematic gold once more with his newest film Shutter Island. The movie, adapted from a book of the same name written by Dennis Lehane, is the epitome of a psychological thriller and will leave you second guessing reality for some time after you leave the theater. Shutter Island, … Continue reading Shutter Island is unreal, literally