Potential dream-spoilers take aim at impressive Gusties
Despite being ranked #1 in the national polls, there is a historic demon on the horizon, looking to spoil Gustavus’ momentum In the winter of 2005, when the current Gustie senior class was still filling out their high school uniforms, the Gustavus Women’s Hockey team went 25-4-1 on their way to their fourth conference title in the program’s history. Led by Sophomore tandem Andrea Peterson … Continue reading Potential dream-spoilers take aim at impressive Gusties
The hill freezes over
With last week’s cold spell, some students might be wondering why their room is cold, or why the sidewalks are so slippery. Last week’s temperatures of 30 to 40 degrees below zero for days straight caused issues all around campus and irritated both students and staff. Sophomore Dan Shimek said temperature does not prevent him from doing what he wants. “Although it has been bitterly … Continue reading The hill freezes over
Choir of the West meets Midwest
The Choir of The West, the top choir at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, will perform a free-will concert in Christ Chapel on Jan. 27 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature works from Stephen Paulus, Johnann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, William Walton, Maurice Ravel, F. Melius Christiansen, Moses Hogan and others. Associate Professor of Music Gregory Aune said that it is rare to … Continue reading Choir of the West meets Midwest
Phil Helt takes leadership to a new level
Ah, January. Most Gustavus students enjoy a whole month of light workloads, increased free time and, for those involved in student organizations, decreased responsibility. For many, it is the perfect time to break out a new video game, hang out with fellow Gusties and get started on an autobiography. But while this low-key atmosphere may cause laziness in some students, others, like Sophomore Communication Studies … Continue reading Phil Helt takes leadership to a new level
What’s Next for the Republican Party
The losses that the Republican Party suffered in 2006 and 2008 were devastating. They left many Republicans thinking about what went wrong and commentators proclaiming that the “era of conservatism” was over. The 2008 Republican Primary election saw the party divided among the Paulites, Huckabeens and McCainanites. Underneath all of this was, and is, the sense that the party has become beholden to the religious … Continue reading What’s Next for the Republican Party
Gustavus hang tough in competitive MIAC
After splitting pivotal conference road games, beating St. Thomas and falling to conference-leading St. Ben’s, the Gusties are still in striking distance of first place The Gustavus Women’s Basketball team is midway through its eight game road trip, in which all eight games will be played in a matter of 20 days. The last three games that the Gusties played have proved pivotal in conference … Continue reading Gustavus hang tough in competitive MIAC
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Recyclemania infects campus
Starting Monday, Jan. 19, staff, students, faculty and visitors will be participating in Recyclemania, a multi-school recycling contest. Organized and brought to campus by the Department of Environmental Studies and the Physical Plant, Recyclemania will pit Gustavus against hundreds of other participating colleges across America to see who can recycle the most. The purpose of Recyclemania, however, is not just to compete among schools. According … Continue reading Recyclemania infects campus
From life on the hill to Capitol Hill
Over five years ago, a Gustavus January Interim Experience class took a trip out to Washington, D.C., to experience what work is like on Capitol Hill. For one of that trip’s members, Semonti Mustaphi, it was a life-changing experience. “I have to thank the political science department’s January [Interim Experience] trip to D.C. for helping me see this city as my future,” said Mustaphi, a … Continue reading From life on the hill to Capitol Hill