1. Work for the WEEKLY! 2. Go traying down Old Main Hill after it snows. 3. Take a picture with Becky B. 4. Forget your keys in your room. 5. Pull an all-nighter. 6. Get a noise violation from your CF (but not really because it’s $50). 7. Go to a weekend movie. 8. Hammock in the arb. 9. Go to the Co-Ed Haunted House. … Continue reading FIRST-YEAR BUCKET LIST
While many people across the world have to pay occasionally expensive fees to get into art museums, Gustavus students have an advantage over the rest: free entrance to an exquisite museum, right here on campus. The Hillstrom Museum of Art, located in the lower level of the campus center, boasts various exhibitions throughout the year, and the fall exhibit opens this weekend. After opening its … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum Opens Fall Exhibit
As Gusties get back in the groove of the ‘college life’ why not have some jams to go along with it? Here are 20 songs that will either put you in the feels or have you dancing your way all around campus. The playlist encompasses a variety of artists and genres. From Ed Sheeran and Julia Michaels to The Wombats and Neck Deep, everyone can … Continue reading The Gustie 20: Your New Playlist
For those who might be wondering what movie opportunities Gustavus has to offer this fall, look no further! Plenty of new films from a variety of different genres will be hitting the big screen here on campus, all free of charge for Gustie students. One of the most exciting showings this season will be the critically-acclaimed box office success Wonder Woman. Starring Israeli actress Gal … Continue reading Frankenstein, Pennywise, and minions, oh my!
Junior Charlie Barnhouse excels at representing what it means to be a Gustie. He is involved in many activities and organizations on campus and maintains a busy schedule. Barnhouse is from Princeton, MN and graduated from Cambridge High School. He is a double major in Biology and Music with honors in music composition. When Charlie is not in class he keeps himself busy in the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Charlie Barnhouse
After three weeks on campus, the women’s soccer team is starting to play as a single unit and is forming into a competitive team, according to Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie. All of their hard work and effort over the weeks showed in a trip the team took this past weekend for the Advantage Emblem Cup Tournament in Duluth. During the trip, the Gusties faced off … Continue reading Women’s soccer confident after opening games: Gusties show promise after weekend in Duluth
Gustavus Men’s Soccer is 3-0 after a slew of strong defensive performances led by Junior Goalkeeper Matt Bateman. Bateman’s two shutouts in the team’s first two contests against UW-Superior (1-0) and St. Scholastica (1-0), his sixth and seventh career shutouts, were enough to earn him his second career nod as MIAC Men’s Soccer Athlete-of- the-Week. Strong defensive and midfield play proved key in the Gusties … Continue reading Men’s soccer starts strong: Gusties improve to 3-0 record after win over Martin Luther
Returning to Gustavus, or starting your first year at Gustavus, tends to be an exciting time. You get to greet old friends you may not have seen over the summer, and you get to make new ones. You have a fresh start for classes, and the leaves are changing color. It does not get much better than that. For some people however, returning to campus … Continue reading Mental health stigma at Gustavus
On Friday, August 25, Hurricane Harvey landed on the Texas Gulf Coast. The winds reached 130 mph. For reference, the world’s fastest animal, a cheetah, has a speed which tops off at 75 MPH, making the winds of Hurricane Harvey nearly twice the speed of the cheetah. The hurricane brought 52 inches of rain, which broke the US record for rainfall. During this short amount … Continue reading Helping in the aftermath of Harvey
When someone asks for examples of iconic fictional couples, there are a few which come to mind. Han Solo and Princess Leia are probably towards the top of the list, with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger not far behind. All four of these characters are as strong-willed as they are independent. Both couples respect and love one another for who they are, even if their … Continue reading The impact of TV relationships
