The Gustavus Women’s Cross Country team posted a strong showing in a difficult field of teams at the Tori Neubauer Invite on Oct. 17. The Invite, hosted by the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, consisted of 27 teams with Gustavus finishing 14th. In a field of over 400 runners, seven Gustie women finished in the top 200, led by Sophomore Kim Rostvold, who placed … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country sprints to the finish
As the only tennis players representing Gustavus at the ITA Small College Championships in Mobile, AL, the Women’s Tennis doubles team of Senior Sierra Krebsbach and Junior Sam Frank faced extremely tough competition with an eighth place finish. The ITA Championships feature the top eight singles and doubles teams in the country as a result of winning their respective regional tournament. Krebsbach and Frank earned … Continue reading Tough luck at ITA Championships
Thursday, Oct. 15 Two students while in the Olin Parking lot were cited by Campus Safety and SPPD for underage consumption of alcohol. One of the students was transported to DETOX. A Gustavus student was cited for a D.W.I. and damage to a Gustavus light pole. Campus Safety responded to the Swedish house for a medical assist. Friday, Oct. 16 The Departments of Campus Safety … Continue reading Oct. 15 – Oct. 17 Campus Safety report
The Weekly staff always puts so much work into every issue, and this issue is no exception. Thank you to all of the editors, reporters and photographers who put in the long hours this week. The cover of this week’s issue is a story that our Web Editor Tom Lany spent three weeks working on; how does Gustavus get its money, and how is it … Continue reading Preview for the October 23, 2009 issue of The Gustavian Weekly
Gustavus launched a new brand position, “Gustavus Adolphus College: Make Your Life Count” over Homecoming weekend as a result of several months of market research and creative work. Major design changes to the institution’s homepage were also implemented Monday morning as a part of this initiative. Continue reading Gustavus makes it count
There is a new group on campus that is causing quite the commotion. Founded by Junior Philosophy and Geology Major Jonathan Monk and Junior Philosophy Major Ricardo Torres, The Musical B.A.R. has plans to bring music to you. Created in the spirit of raising the musical bar at Gustavus, the name of the group is a perfect fit. Not just a metaphorical bar, the name … Continue reading Raising the B.A.R.
Community service and philanthropy at the heart of Greek organizations “People tend to focus on the negative portrayals of the social aspects of Greek life that they see in movies and on TV,” Junior Social Studies Education Major Karen Rogotzke said. Most people don’t realize that the social aspect of Greek life at Gustavus is over shadowed by their volunteering and community service. This common … Continue reading Going Greek
Over the Homecoming Weekend, the Gustavus Board of Trustees took action on a number of major projects, including Commission Gustavus 150 and the new academic building. The actions of the Board set the stage for Gustavus’ growth over the next several years. The Board tentatively approved work on the new academic building to begin in the spring or early summer this year and to be … Continue reading Board of Trustees approves new academic building
Autumn celebrations for most students at Gustavus focus on Halloween and Thanksgiving. However, autumn is also a time when the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is celebrated throughout the world. This festival means something different to various South Asian cultures and is celebrated by following different customs and traditions. For many it marks the beginning of the New Year, as the Hindu calendar follows a … Continue reading Diwali illuminates Carlson International Center
