The Gustavian Weekly

Gustie of the Week

Gustie of the Week: Paget Pengelly

Paget is excited to see how the next year at Gustavus will guide her even more in the direction of pursuing her goals. Mara LeBlanc

Named after a small parish community in Bermuda, Paget has found her calling and is making big waves at Gustavus. Paget was raised in Bermuda, her dad’s hometown before moving to Minnesota when she was in second grade. After playing ...

Gustie of the Week: Joe Turner

Joe will be going to South Africa in August to serve in an ELCA mission trip. Vinny Bartella

For Senior Joe Turner, music isn’t just a hobby: its a lifestyle. As a music major, the President of the Gustavus Choir, co-chair of the Greeters, and a member of the men’s a capella ensemble G-Sharp, singing is one thing ...

Gustie of the Week: Julia Tindell

Julia is well on her way to success. She has been published and has performed on stage during her four years at Gustauvs. Mara LeBlanc

It’s hard to tell whether Senior English Major Julia Tindell’s empowering, caring demeanor or intelligence and immense skill makes her a stand out at Gustavus. “She is a fantastic writer, and that applies to basically every kind of writing I ...

Gustie of the Week: Kristina Fosse

After graduation, Kristina will be teaching English at a University while serving in China with the Peace Corps for two years. Renee Hoppe

June 2 is not the only date that Kristina needs to pack for. On June 28, Senior Sociology/Anthropology Major Kristina Fosse will be boarding a plane to China to fulfill her service with the Peace Corps. Kristina came to Gustavus ...

Gustie of the Week: Josh Owens

Josh spends much of his time in the Peer Assistant office, talking, laughing, and listening with fellow Gusties. Mara LeBlanc

Josh Owens is probably best known on campus for his athletic talent. He has been pole vaulting for eight years, most recently placing fourth at Nationals for Division III Indoor Track and Field. He has also been the MIAC champion ...

Gusties of the Week: Student Senate Co-Presidents Elect

Matt and Dani are preparing to lead the Gustavus Student Senate in the 2013-2014 acedemic year. Mara LeBlanc

Dani Cabrera is a sophomore communications studies major known for her work ethic and compassion. Her position as a Collegiate Fellow (CF) allows her to exercise both of these skills while working with first-year students in Norelius Hall. She was ...

Gustie of the Week: Josh Connell

Josh’s lastest project is a male version of Vagina Monologues. V-Men is an event that will focus on bringing men together to recognize what they can do to to make a difference. Mara LeBlanc

Josh Connell is a uniquely compassionate individual. He loves connecting with others and helping them in any way he can through being a current Gustie Greeter and Co-President of M-Pact and a former Collegiate Fellow. Josh initially thought his life ...

Gustie of the Week: Karla Leitzman

Karla is making her last semester at Gustavus count by participating in a number of organizations. Vinny Bartella

Karla Leitzman is busy. She is a theatre major with minors in theatre for social justice, English, and Scandinavian studies. On top of her academics and participation in appoximately 15 theatre shows since her first year, she is a member ...

Gustie of the Week: Alex Gunderson

First-year Alex Gunderson is a double major in English and communications studies with a minor in theatre. Mara LeBlanc

Alex Gunderson might be a first-year student, but he’s already made a great impact in our community in his short time at Gustavus. This weekend he will play the title character in The Government Inspector, directed by Theatre Professor Henry ...

Gustie of the Week: Lindsey Hjelm

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On the ice she holds the most penalties at Gustavus, but after she takes off the helmet, Senior Lindsey Hjelm warms hearts and inspires kindness. Lindsey has played competitive hockey since high school. She has made herself known on the ...