Issue 9 Comic
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Cross Country Shines at MIAC Championships
Staff Writer- Alayna Boe This past Saturday, Oct. 31st, the Gustavus cross country team went to Northfield to compete in the MIAC Cross Country Championships. St. Olaf hosted on their course, so it was familiar to the Golden Gusties as they ran there earlier in the season. This familiarity helped with knowing where to push and knowing when to settle into the race. Both the … Continue reading Cross Country Shines at MIAC Championships
Men’s Hockey Begins Season with Two Wins
Staff Writer- Maddie Low The Men’s Hockey team opened their season with back to back wins against Concordia Wisconsin in their first two away games. “The games were awesome. Boys are buzzing. You got the two wins, can’t complain much,” Sophomore Jayar Luedke said. The team went in with style, winning their first game 4-3 in overtime and 4-2 with four unanswered goals to open … Continue reading Men’s Hockey Begins Season with Two Wins
Barnette Named Preseason All-American
Staff Writer- Katelyn Hoppe Senior Guard Myles Barnette was recently named a Preseason First Team All-American according to D3hoops.com. This isn’t Barnette’s first time reaching All-American status, as he achieved this title last March after the Gusties made it to the Sweet 16, won the MIAC regular season, and won the playoff championship. Eventually, however, their season came to an end when they fell 93-92 … Continue reading Barnette Named Preseason All-American
Enough Drama, Bring Back Sitcoms
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Life as we all know has its fair share of ups and downs, and sometimes amidst the chaos the last thing we want is more drama. I love watching a compelling drama as much as the next person, since nothing will quite beat the feeling of the final reveal of how a crime was done or when someone finds out a … Continue reading Enough Drama, Bring Back Sitcoms
What is Fika for?
Staff Writer- Bao Vu For those who don’t know, fika is a classic Swedish tradition where you take time out of your day to pause and enjoy a hot drink (normally coffee) and a sweet dessert. You might notice some departments at Gustavus host fika at some points, but at the Swedish House, we set aside a dedicated time for fika every Thursday from 7:30 … Continue reading What is Fika for?
Reviewing Energy Drinks for the Burnt-Out Gustie
Staff Writer- Hailey Hathaway-Oxley Energy drinks: a college staple. They are made for pulling all-nighters, focus, and getting that bit of boost in the morning. Caffeine works by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain, which stops feelings of drowsiness and improves reaction times, concentration, and mood. Energy drinks frequently come in heavy doses, with brands such as Alani and Bloom reaching heights of 200 mg … Continue reading Reviewing Energy Drinks for the Burnt-Out Gustie
The Wonderful Squirrels of Gustavus
Staff Writer- Izabell Newman The student body of Gustavus holds many diverse opinions, and as the election season draws to a close, it’s a good time to remember the things that unite rather than divide us. It seems that despite the range of ideologies or beliefs Gusties may hold, we can agree on one thing: there’s just something about those campus squirrels. I first noticed … Continue reading The Wonderful Squirrels of Gustavus
A Matter of Honor: Gustavus’ Best Dueling Locations
Features Editor- Eric Hofer [The Gustavian Weekly does not condone on-campus dueling with swords, lances, spears, rapiers, poleaxes, daggers, war hammers, and/or maces.] Continue reading A Matter of Honor: Gustavus’ Best Dueling Locations
Gustavus Orchestras Present Fall Concert
Staff Writer- Melanie Perez Hernandez On Sunday, The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra (GSO) and Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra (GPO) will be performing in Christ Chapel from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The orchestras’ fall concert is an annual musical performance that gives musicians an opportunity to showcase their individual work from throughout the semester for an audience of their fellow students and the public. This is also … Continue reading Gustavus Orchestras Present Fall Concert