The Gustavian Weekly’s article picturing Machu Picchu gives comfort to Gustavus’ community, yet misses the larger story why our Gustavus Adolphus student were in Peru. Three years ago, Emily Zahrer, Alysha Thompson and Emily Tommerdahl recognized a J-term “service” opportunity to serve the poorest of the poor in Chimbote, Peru. Soon Professor Deb Pitton explored their findings and began challenging Gustavus Adolphus, now establishing Gustavus’ … Continue reading Service in Peru
With the team’s MIAC Semifinal victory in four overtimes over Augsburg, the Gusties set the record for the longest game in the history of Division III men’s hockey by 39 minutes and 56 seconds. The Men’s Hockey team will have to wait to see if it gets a bid into the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season after losing to St. Thomas for the … Continue reading Men’s Hockey team makes history
The Gustavus Men’s Basketball team finished second in the MIAC this year with a season record of 16-11-0. With all the success the men have had this season, the approach they took at the beginning of the season was unlike any other year. “Our approach at the beginning of the season was to put emphasis on the team aspects of the game. We knew we … Continue reading A disappointing end
“I don’t even know where to begin,” Senior Captain Bri Radtke said about the Gustavus Women’s Basketball team’s 2009-10 season. On Monday, March 1, the women found out they did not receive a bid to the National Tournament. This news was only more heartbreaking after their close loss to the University of St. Thomas on February 24, 2010. After a season with great accomplishments, the … Continue reading A Cinderella story for women in sneakers
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
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
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
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
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
