Headline: Senior John Kauss to represent America in International University Tennis Challenge

Kauss is one of only six American competitors to compete in this prestigious overseas challenge and hopes to continue his dominance on the court The International Univeristy Challenge of Tennis  is sponsored International University by the USTA and the ITA. Let’s clear up some of those acronyms: the USTA is the United States Tennis Association and the national governing body for tennis. It sponsors tennis … Continue reading Headline: Senior John Kauss to represent America in International University Tennis Challenge

Gustavus sits at 1-2 after challenging start to their season

Gusties beat #8 Buena Vista, fall to Bethany Lutheran and defending Division II champion Winona State It has been a rough start to the season for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Hanson’s squad, but their 1-2 record fails to indicate the strong play of his team. With a 19-8 record and a second place conference finish a year ago, Coach Hanson’s 19th season at the … Continue reading Gustavus sits at 1-2 after challenging start to their season

Student Senate moves on with proposals

Although the budgetng process is over for Student Senate, financial matters are still a predominant topic of discussion at Senate meetings. On Nov. 10, Building Bridges came to Senate to request funds for its annual conference. This year’s conference, planned for Saturday, Mar. 14, 2009, will address the inequities in education. The organization will bring Erin Gruwell to Gustavus, the woman portrayed by Hilary Swank … Continue reading Student Senate moves on with proposals

Thetas host “Miracles of Mitch” benefit

The Theta Xi Gamma sorority will host the “Miracles of Mitch” fundraiser this Saturday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the banquet rooms of the Jackson Campus Center. “All proceeds raised from the silent auction and dinner go directly to ‘Miracles of Mitch.’ It is a non-profit charity based in Chanhassen, MN, that provides financial support for families that have children with cancer,” said Junior … Continue reading Thetas host “Miracles of Mitch” benefit

Gustavus class takes action against genocide in Darfur

Surely most Gustavus students have heard the word genocide, but not all students know that genocide is occurring at this moment in the Darfur region of Sudan. Despite the attention given to Darfur by such events as the Building Bridges conference last year, the Camp Darfur tent this fall and the Wallenberg lecture on Nov. 13, many members of the Gustavus community remain unaware of … Continue reading Gustavus class takes action against genocide in Darfur

Hunger and Homelessness Week

“While I acknowledge that this experience is far from realistic, I do think that it holds significant value. It is a demonstration, a protest against the apathy and lack of awareness that most of us have for this growing segment of our society. Having this experience [allowed me] to empathize with their challenges. My mindset and priorities are completely different. I focus on where my … Continue reading Hunger and Homelessness Week