Congratulation Notices

If you are the parent of a graduating senior, the Gustavian Weekly would like to offer you the chance to congratulate your child in a very special way. The final issue of The GusTavian Weekly will publish Congratulation Notices for graduating seniors. The GusTavian Weekly prints 1,600 copies each Friday, making it a fantastic way to recognize your graduate publicly. These notices may include one … Continue reading Congratulation Notices

Students in car accident receive campus support

Nine Gustavus students were on their way to Panama City, Florida for Spring Break when a driver going the wrong direction down the highway hit one of the two cars they were driving as they were going through Illinios. The crash happened at about 10:30 p.m. on Mar. 30 as the students were continuing to Florida after switching a vehicle in Oregon, Wisconsin at Ceder’s … Continue reading Students in car accident receive campus support

Two professors among top 300 in Princeton Review

Professors John Lammert and Richard Leitch score amongst highest rated professors in the nation On April 3, Princeton Review and RateMyProfessors.com released a book listing the top 300 professors in the country. The Princeton Review, which specializes in standardized test preparation, often releases lists of the top colleges in the country and top twenty lists such as ‘Party Schools’ and ‘Best Career Services.’ RateMyProfesors.com is … Continue reading Two professors among top 300 in Princeton Review

Gavin DeGraw rocks Lund Arena

Last Friday night, singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw took a break from rehearsing for Dancing With the Stars to spend an evening performing for Gustavus’s 2012 Big Concert. An estimated 2,000 tickets were sold to students, staff, family and friends as well as the general public. With Gustavus alumnus Justyn Dow as the opening act, concert attendees waited hours ahead of time to see Gavin DeGraw perform. … Continue reading Gavin DeGraw rocks Lund Arena

Thayer works to make AEDs accessible on campus

If someone were to suffer from a sudden cardiac arrest they need a shock to their heart as soon as possible. An AED, which stands for Automatic External Defibrillator, is the best device to save that person’s life.  First year Joe Thayer is working hard to get AEDs widespread and easy to access on campus. As of right now most of Gustavus’ AEDs are in … Continue reading Thayer works to make AEDs accessible on campus

Sandy Xiong awarded Phillips Scholarship

Sophomore Sandy Xiong was recently named one of this year’s Phillips Scholarship recipients, making her the eleventh Gustavus student since 1998 to win the Scholarship. Each year, six sophomore students from Minnesota’s private colleges are awarded the prestigious Phillips Scholarship. The scholarship is given to students who demonstrate a potential for leadership and plan to devote a portion of their lives to community service. In … Continue reading Sandy Xiong awarded Phillips Scholarship

Gustie of the Week: Chooey

Matt Wasson: professional yet chill Senior Communications Studies Major Matt Wasson, who goes by Chooey, is a kid at heart who isn’t intimidated by hard work. “I look for new challenges and fun in everyday. I try to have at least one meaningful conversation everyday that leaves me with a smile,” he said. He got his unique nickname, Chooey, from his brother who couldn’t say … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Chooey

KGSM Show Spotlight: The Open Mic

The Open Mic, a new weekly segment co-hosted by Seniors Max Beyer and Wade Underwood, brings to the station a taste of live music each Wednesday night. So far the duo has hosted an array of Gustavus student and faculty acts, including Cam Nelson, The Hiccups, G Sharp, Peter and the Magic Tone and Justin’s Jazzy Jams. Beyer’s initial interest in KGSM began at the … Continue reading KGSM Show Spotlight: The Open Mic