Weekend at Ripley’s: ROTC students traveled to the MN National Guard’s Camp Ripley in Little Falls to practice military tactics and organizational skills

Cadets from the Gustavus ROTC program engaged in a weekend of military operations and leadership training alongside other Minnesota-college battalions at Camp Ripley. Ten Gusties departed campus early the morning of Fri., April 21. Picked up and transported by bus, they accompanied over 50 other Cadets from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Bethany Lutheran College. Together the three colleges form the Maverick Battalion. Driving three … Continue reading Weekend at Ripley’s: ROTC students traveled to the MN National Guard’s Camp Ripley in Little Falls to practice military tactics and organizational skills

“Navigating conflict in an ever-changing world”

Gustavus Women In Leadership (GWiL) is a unique organization whose purpose is to prepare, promote and inspire Gustavus women in their professional and personal leadership development to reach their potential.As noted on the official website, GWiL’s vision is to “transform our communities and workplaces by inspiring all women to advocate for themselves, live purposefully and create opportunities for future generations of women.” GWiL is led … Continue reading “Navigating conflict in an ever-changing world”

Percussion Ensemble brings fresh beats

Among the incredible amount of performances before the impending end of the semester, director Adam Rappel and the Gustavus Percussion Ensemble stand apart. In terms of what makes this performance unique, Rappel wanted to reassure that the concert will have something that everyone can enjoy. “If you don’t like one of the pieces, the rest of the pieces are so different that you will enjoy … Continue reading Percussion Ensemble brings fresh beats

The Star Wars formula goes Rogue

When Disney acquired the rights to the Star Wars franchise, the decision was made not only to continue the beloved story with a new trilogy, but to expand upon previously established elements in new spin-off films. Given the narrative potential of the Star Wars universe (especially now that the previous expanded universe tie-ins, such as comics and video games, are now no longer considered canon) … Continue reading The Star Wars formula goes Rogue

Gustie of the Week – Jordan Wiest

If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Jordan Wiest, you know his big bright smile, deep laugh, and giant bear hugs. Originally from the small town of Rush River, Minnesota,  just 15 miles from Saint Peter, Jordan Wiest is a senior history major. He was not originally planning on majoring in history, but after taking  Premodern East Asia with Associate Professor in History, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Jordan Wiest