Over 4,000 soldiers have died defending our country and the Iraqi people against terrorism and tyranny in Iraq, and regardless of your views on the war, we owe them and their loved ones more than we could ever give in return for their sacrifices. Their names belong on the long list of heroes who have given their lives to protect America and its high ideals, … Continue reading War on the Unborn
Late last month, Director of Dining Services Steve Kjellgren announced that student meal plan allocations would change from the current semester system to operating on a month-to-month basis. Kjellgren also released the much-anticipated solution to the demand for Tupperware: containers owned, cleaned and regulated by the Market Place. Kjellgren explained that the meal plan change was an effort to keep fee increases to a minimum … Continue reading Dining services to make major changes
On Monday, May 5, the Student Senate passed a resolution calling for a new election next fall, a reworking of amendments, training for the Executive Committee and better communication with the student body. This action was taken based on the recommendation of an Administrative Conference that had been arranged in response to misguided amendments of the Senate’s Constitution earlier this year. The Administrative Conference was … Continue reading Senate Co-Presidents ousted, new election in fall
Meet Your Fellow Gustie: Ali Chorley Ever wonder what it takes to be a successful college student while still keeping the “big picture” of your life in mind? Well, seeing as though this week’s featured Gustie has found such a balance, let’s take a look at the story of Senior Communication Studies Major Ali Chorley. Residing from Medina, MN, Ali enjoys spending time with her … Continue reading Keeping the “big picture” in mind
This weekend, Gusties across campus are called to participate in a fundraising triathlon to benefit juvenile diabetes. All of the proceeds will be used to support the IronKiDz program, in association with Triabetes and Insulindepence. This triathlon is a typical sprint triathlon consisting of a 500 yard swim, a twelve mile bike ride and a 3.1 mile run. The Fitness Club and the Epsilon Pi … Continue reading Swim, bike and run for a cause
Gustavus is quickly approaching its 150th anniversary, and like most institutions this old, we’ve got a few skeletons hanging around in our closet. But this isn’t an exposé of the greatest Gustavus scandals; it’s a collection of a few of the ghost stories that have been passed down through the Gustavus community over the years. You’ve probably heard of a few campus ghosts before, like … Continue reading Ghostly Gustavus: A look at the ghastly, ghoulish, and grisly history of ghosts at Gustavus Adolphus College
After a successful weekend at home in the Regionals, the Gusties head to Maine for Nationals Last weekend in the MIAC Playoffs, the Gustavus Men’s Tennis team continued to run over teams like they’ve done all season long. The team beat St. Thomas in the opening round of the MIAC tournament before defeating Carleton in the MIAC Championship on Saturday, April 26 at the Swanson … Continue reading Different season, predictable result
After two solid, late-inning victories over Augsburg to finish the season, Gustavus looks solid heading into the postseason The Gustavus Men’s Baseball team is headed back to the MIAC playoffs for the third consecutive season. The Gustie squad captured the playoff berth in its final conference doubleheader of the regular season last Sunday against Augsburg. The two-game sweep was everything but easy for the Gusties, … Continue reading Gustie Baseball headed to playoffs
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, many Gusties with cafeteria accounts are running low on funds. Perhaps your money was spent on late night cheese bread orders, frost-your-owns used to bribe professors or those amazing hummus, black olive and pineapple sandwiches … wait, just me? That’s embarrassing. Nevertheless, your account is dwindling faster than Lindsay Lohan is re-entering rehab. The solution: become … Continue reading Freedom from consumerism
