Gusties ready for Johnnies after an exciting overtime victory against Hamline University

Despite suffering a heartbreaking loss in it’s home opener, the Gustavus Football team bounced back with a thrilling double overtime win over Hamline last weekend to start their Conference season. The Gusties opened their season with a non-conference loss to Coe College at home. Despite being down 3-20 after three quarters, the Gusties fought their way back into the game. “We played poorly on offense … Continue reading Gusties ready for Johnnies after an exciting overtime victory against Hamline University

Gusties prepared to reclaim MIAC title and kick their way through the competition

Gustavus’ Men’s Soccer team is mightier than ever. Having been denied a MIAC championship in 2008, these men are here to get their title back. The men started off tied for first in the MIAC with St. Olaf College and have already “set the bar.” It is rumored that Gustavus is the team to win the conference this year. “We have a tough road schedule … Continue reading Gusties prepared to reclaim MIAC title and kick their way through the competition

Sept. 13 – Sept. 20 Safety Report

Sunday, Sept. 13 A student experienced a verbal sexual threat from a group of males on campus grounds. Monday, Sept. 14 The Department of Campus Safety was called for a medical assist at Lund Center. Tuesday, Sept. 15 A Gustavus student was transported to the E.R. for a possible prescription medication overdose. A Gustavus employee reported a burglary in Schaefer Fine Arts Center to the … Continue reading Sept. 13 – Sept. 20 Safety Report

Preview for the Sept. 25 issue of The Gustavian Weekly

This week’s issue of The Weekly is, as is normally the case, a great issue. I want to thank all the people who put in the long hours to get it done. The front page story this week is on the Gustavus wind turbine project and the Nicollet County Board’s new ordinance; it should interest anyone who has followed the project over the last decade. … Continue reading Preview for the Sept. 25 issue of The Gustavian Weekly

Moved Safety Report and Letters on the homepage

I wanted to let our visitors know that Letters to the Editor and the Campus Safety Report moved to the bottom of the homepage yesterday, both in their own boxes.  I thought Letters to the Editor fit well next to the Commentary section.  We are constantly trying to ensure that our content is easily accessible and that our homepage does not appear to be cluttered … Continue reading Moved Safety Report and Letters on the homepage

Campus guards itself against H1N1

It’s inevitable: every year, students get sick. But this year, the threat of H1N1 creates additional health concerns. On top of all that, college students are more at risk than others of being infected by H1N1. The Gustavus Pandemic Advisory Committee—led by Heather Dale, director of health services and Ray Thrower, director of campus safety—is heading the response plan for a possible H1N1 influenza pandemic … Continue reading Campus guards itself against H1N1

Student Senate Co-Presidents prepare for new year

“If you have concerns, voice them. That’s why we’re in office. … We were elected by the campus, so we want to do what’s best for them.” That’s the message to all Gustavus students, upperclassmen and first-years alike, from the college’s newest Student Senate Co-Presidents, Matthew Olson and Derek Holm. Olson, a senior economics major, and Holm, a senior management major, were elected to their … Continue reading Student Senate Co-Presidents prepare for new year