Sports Editor- Liv White The Gustavus Track & Field opened their outdoor season on March 28 at the CSB/SJU Optimistic Meet. The team was represented by a small group of throwers, hurdlers, jumpers, and runners. The Gusties faced windy conditions in Collegeville, Minnesota but were still able to place top five across multiple events. On the men’s side, Senior Connor McCormick placed 3rd in the … Continue reading Outdoor Track and Field Season Begins
Sports Editor- Liv White The Gustavus Softball team battled the Concordia College Cobbers on Tuesday, April 7th in their home opener. The Gusties swept the conference doubleheader to improve to 9-9 on the year and open conference play 2-0. Game one started out with Sophomore Paige Gritzmaker giving the Gusties their first lead of the day. She scored in the first inning, hitting a bases-loaded … Continue reading Gustavus Softball Competes in Home Opener
Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The men’s golf team began their spring season this last weekend on Friday, April 3rd as they competed in the two day Illinois Wesleyan Invitational in Normal Illinois. Two teams for Gustavus (A) and (B) played the course along with two individual players (Cole Paulson, and Ford Finster). While the conditions for the weekend were not optimal, especially the second day, … Continue reading Men’s Golf Battles in Season Opener
Staff Artist- Mary Athorp Continue reading Gus Says…It’s April!
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter It seems we have finally hit the point in the year when we are getting our first few “best films of the year.” These are the films that will be talked about and highly anticipated at the award shows for the year 2026. And one of these first front-runner films of the year so far is Project Hail Mary starring Ryan … Continue reading Project Hail Mary: Film Review
Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita -pop is all over the place. Whether it is BTS, Blackpink, or Huntrix, you have most likely listened to a song of this genre at least once in your lifetime. But how familiar are you with it beyond global stars? It’s easy to get caught up in what is presented to you, assuming K-pop is limited to just those artists. However, … Continue reading The Best Female K-Pop Releases of 2026
Staff Writer- Mary Athorp The big news in my household this past week was that my parents bought a camper. It was pretty adorable, actually. My dad showed pictures of the “new toy” to practically everyone—he even got his phone out at Walmart to show some friends. Let me be clear, I am very excited too. I jumped right in on conversations about all of … Continue reading The Perfect Summer for a Road Trip
Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Maybe this is a completely biased report about how much my own dad means to me, but I think there is something to be said about girl dads. Then again, this is the opinion section. What even is a girl dad? The concept of the girl dad, while not originated by Kobe Bryant, was promoted heavily through his famous quote about … Continue reading Girl Dads: Top Tier Humans
Features Editor- Eric Hofer Southern Minnesota is home to many unique species, though one of the most easily overlooked is very near to home for many of us. Of course, we are talking about the Gustavus Student, also known by their scientific name of Studierma Gustivae. Students are native to a small hill overlooking the Minnesota River Valley, living in a habitat closely monitored by … Continue reading Observing the Student in their Natural Habitat
Staff Writer- Cora Hess As the last month of the school year settles in, students have prepared their short films for the only film festival that is hosted by and for Gustavus students. This year will mark the second year of the Film Festival on The Hill and it will be held at 7:00 p.m. on April 14th in Wallenberg Auditorium. Students submitted their short … Continue reading Students Showcase at Film Fest on the Hill
