News

Campuses across the nation examine coal energy usage

Electricity is something so basic most people just take it for granted, but do we really know where it comes from? Recently the Sierra Club started a campaign entitled, “Moving Campuses Beyond Coal”, encouraging students on campuses that primarily use coal-based energy to completely convert to using renewable energy resources. Some of these campuses, especially larger universities, have their own coal burning plants. Gustavus isn’t … Continue reading Campuses across the nation examine coal energy usage

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Sept. 29 – Oct. 4 Safety Report

Tuesday, Sept. 29 A student reported the theft of his unlocked bicycle from the bike rack in front of Norelius Hall. Wednesday, Sept. 30 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Norelius Hall. A Gustavus student while in Pittman Hall was cited by Campus Safety for underage consumption. The theft of an unlocked bicycle from the Lund Center bike rack was reported. Thursday, Oct. … Continue reading Sept. 29 – Oct. 4 Safety Report

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Kali Griggs: A champion on and off the green

Senior Art Studio and Art History Major Kali Griggs has been playing golf competitively since the sixth grade, but she has always played golf with her dad. Kali started talking with the Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach Scott Moe her senior year in high school about playing on the Golf team at Gustavus. “I choose to play because I  like competition, and I figured it … Continue reading Kali Griggs: A champion on and off the green

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Variety

Annual music showcase

Homecoming weekend is full of festivities, including the parade in town, Homecoming Court crowning and, of course, the football game. In addition to these events, Gustavus features a family weekend music showcase. “The Family Weekend Concert is a tradition that goes back decades. For many years, we did a series of three concerts: the bands were in Bjorling, followed by the Choirs and Orchestras in … Continue reading Annual music showcase

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Opinion

Monastic Moments

I have a confession to make: I belong to a quasi-exclusive, hardly secretive organization on campus, one that is shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Like other quasi-exclusive, hardly secretive organizations, we members have books and sayings by which we recognize our brothers and sisters, and incoming members are subjected to rigors and challenges that no ordinary person would dare to complete. No, I am not … Continue reading Monastic Moments

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Opinion

Why do both parties want to kill Americans? Refocusing the healthcare debate

The recent fervor sparked by Rep. Alan Grayson’s comments about the Republican health care plan have created quite the buzz in our 24-hour news cycle. Replay after replay of Grayson’s comments have turned the phrase “die quickly” and “holocaust in America” into a rallying cry for the GOP. But wait a second; the whole “the other side wants to kill Americans” concept seems to have … Continue reading Why do both parties want to kill Americans? Refocusing the healthcare debate

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Opinion

What’s happening at Gustavus?

Since the day Jack R. Ohle was announced as President of the College, his actions have been steeped in controversy. This commentary is meant to inform those who are unaware of those effects and spark the attention of the student body as whole, especially first-year students who are unaware of the College’s recent unease. We cannot let the wrongs of the past to be swept … Continue reading What’s happening at Gustavus?

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