Pet-Friendly Housing Program to Pilot Next Year

Staff Writer- August von Seth Anna Brandt Starting next academic year in the Fall, select Gustavus students will have the right to bring their pets to a designated residence hall. The pilot program, which was announced in Jan., will be restricted to returning students in their second, third, or fourth year of college. As stated in a community-wide email from college president John Volin, participants … Continue reading Pet-Friendly Housing Program to Pilot Next Year

Punxsatawney Phil Exposed

News Editor- Jenna Anderson This Monday, Feb. 2nd, the Punxsutawney Phil of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, came out of hiding to deliver the horrendous news of an already arguably horrendous winter: six more weeks of this freezing weather. Upon receiving this news, the Gustavian Weekly decided to find out how Gustavus students really feel about the winter weather and dive deeper into their thoughts about Punxsutawney Phil. … Continue reading Punxsatawney Phil Exposed

GOtW: Mimi Gerstbauer

Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry Soren Sackreiter This week’s Gustie of the Week is Professor of Political Science, African Studies, and LALACS, and Co-director of Peace Studies, Mimi Gerstbauer. Dr. Gerstbauer teaches a variety of classes related to international relations, Latin American politics, and peace studies.  Dr. Gerstbauer first studied Political Science at Wheaton College in Illinois, where she had a formative study away experience in … Continue reading GOtW: Mimi Gerstbauer

GSO Embarks on Winter Tour of Minnesota

Variety Editor- Colleen Coleman This weekend, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will be embarking on its 2026 winter regional tour of Minnesota, playing pieces such as “Hansel and Gretel Overture” by Engelbert Humperdinck and “Adoration” by Florence Price. They will be performing at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna, 7 p.m. on  Feb. 6th at King of Kings Lutheran Church … Continue reading GSO Embarks on Winter Tour of Minnesota

Greek Life Hosts Spring Recruitment

Staff Writer- Cora Hess Fin Gustafson As the first month of the Spring Semester comes to an end, spring recruitment is just beginning. Recruitment for Greek Life, or FSL (Fraternity and Sorority Life), is something that members of these organizations look forward to each year as they welcome new members. Member of Alpha Sigma Tau (AST) and Sophomore Natalie Borst expressed her excitement for the … Continue reading Greek Life Hosts Spring Recruitment

Gustavus Emphasizes Reconciliation with the Dakota Community

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Caden Riga Last Tuesday, a group gathered in the Arboretum Interpretive Center to discuss the College’s indigenous relations work. As students, faculty, the College’s president, and Dakota community members sat on folding chairs in a circle, Dakota elder Wilfrid Keeble patiently let each participant waft sage smoke over themselves. This was the mid-cycle Circle Gathering to assess the College’s progress with … Continue reading Gustavus Emphasizes Reconciliation with the Dakota Community

Men’s Hockey Extends Gustie Winning Streak

Staff Writer- Katie Thomas On Saturday, Jan. 31st, 2026, the Gustavus Adolphus College Men’s Hockey matchup against Bethel University was an intense game that went into overtime, where both teams fought for the win. In this conference game, the two teams showcased disciplined programs that were fighting to add a win to their season record. Gustavus had an advantage playing in front of an energized … Continue reading Men’s Hockey Extends Gustie Winning Streak

Track & Field Travels to St. Olaf

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe On Jan. 30th and 31st, the Gustavus track and field team headed to St. Olaf College in Northfield.​ This two-day meet saw spectacular performances from all 14 teams in attendance. The Gustie men and women got 19 top-three finishes. Friday was the multi showcase, hosting four of the seven men’s heptathlon events and all five of the women’s pentathlon events. Friday … Continue reading Track & Field Travels to St. Olaf

Gusties Swim & Dive Inspire in Gustie Challenge

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Swim & Dive teams competed this last weekend in the Gustie Challenge meet. The meet held on the Gustavus campus, was a two-day event from Friday to Saturday.  “The Gustavus challenge is a meet primarily focused on giving our non-conference swimmers and bubble swimmers a chance to swim for lifetime bests and to get performance times … Continue reading Gusties Swim & Dive Inspire in Gustie Challenge

A TikToker was a Best New Artist Nominee?

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter The award season is upon us, and this past weekend, the 68th annual Grammys aired. Whether you care about awards shows or not, it is true that the art, in this case music, that is nominated reflects culture at that moment in time.​​ Therefore, it is important to tune into these events. That being said, everyone has an opinion when it … Continue reading A TikToker was a Best New Artist Nominee?