Stella Anderson Moye- The Don Roberts Ice Rink was packed to the brim with fans, family, and friends of the Gustavus Women’s Hockey team. An anticipated game between MIAC opponents created an electric environment that made the rink come alive. Although Bethel did its best to fight back, the Royals were reminded that Gustavus is the reigning conference champion, with the Gusties outscoring and outskating … Continue reading Women’s Hockey Wins Game
Linnea Noeldner- On Thurs., Feb. 20th, 2025, Gusties will crowd into the cafeteria in front of the center stage for the Mr. Gustavus event, hands full of popcorn bags and raffle tickets as well as the anticipation to see who will be crowned this year’s Mr. Gustavus. The selected group of five of Gustavus’ own Senior men will get a chance to come forward and … Continue reading Mr. Gustavus Slays the Stage
Colleen Coleman- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Dr. Chris Gilbert, Professor of Political Science. Well known for his kind spirit and exam day brownies, Gilbert serves as the faculty chair for the Political Science department, advising for Social Studies Education majors and the Gustavus Game Club. Outside of Gustavus, he spends his summer golfing and reading, always rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles, and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Chris Gilbert
Katelyn Benschoter- The Grammys are a time for music’s biggest stars to come together and celebrate the art that they have made over the past year. The Grammys are often criticized and can be viewed as a mere popularity contest. At the end of the day, while there may be some truth to that, The Grammys are a time to celebrate music. Without fail, there … Continue reading The Grammys: Recapped
Olivia Telecky- Executive orders are not a new thing in politics. Even George Washington signed eight executive orders while in office, because they are a duty of the president baked into the Constitution. Article Two, Section Three states that the president must “take care that the laws be faithfully executed”, and an executive order is simply a written explanation, signed by the president, of how … Continue reading The Problem with Executive Orders
Grace LaTourelle- Concerns with dining service and meal plans are nothing new to the Gustavus campus. To address this, the Student Senate hosted a transparency panel in partnership with Dining Services to provide information and address student concerns on Thurs., January 30th, 2025. The panel was comprised of Vice President of Auxiliary Services Steven Kjellgren, Dietician Jen Donkin, Assistant Director of Dining Service Bobbi Sellner, … Continue reading Dining Service Transparency Panel
Olivia Telecky- On July 31st, 2020, President Donald Trump responded to allegations that he wanted to ban TikTok, the popular social media app, saying “We’re looking at TikTok, we may be banning TikTok. . . We are looking at a lot of alternatives in respect to TikTok.” On August 3rd of that year, he went further and explained that the only way to save TikTok … Continue reading Trump Was Never Going to Ban TikTok
Grace LaTourelle- With the Spring semester fully underway, the expectations for students may become convoluted. One of these is waste management. Despite the signage and guides located above the waste receptacles, there may still be questions and confusion. The Sustainability Interns aim to dispel misconceptions about waste management as well as provide education on the topic. “…the production of waste means something, that waste goes … Continue reading Sustainability Interns Educate on Waste
Braeden Ripken- Gustavus Swimming and Diving returns from the Stevens Point Invite with plenty of swims to be proud of on the Men’s and Women’s sides. Fifth-year Peyton Richardson led the Men’s team through the water to another win by winning three events and earning second place in three other events this weekend at Stevens Point. The Men’s team stays undefeated this season as … Continue reading Dynasty Season: Peyton Richardson Strikes Again
Katelyn Benschoter- The genre of suspense is typically associated with psychological and even horror films. Film viewers may think of films like Silence of the Lambs or The Conjuring when they hear the genre of suspense mentioned. However, one of the best suspense films I have ever seen is not a horror film, but a short drama/comedy film. And get this, no one dies! The … Continue reading Shiva Baby: the Art of Suspense
