Gusties celebrate the golden days: Gustavus Homecoming hosts alumni and students October 1-6

This year’s Gustavus Homecoming will be one to remember.  With an array of events happening throughout the week and a theme that will bring smiles to many faces, there won’t be any room for disappointment. Homecoming, happening during the week of October 1 through October 6, is a tradition that brings all Gusties, current or former, together to celebrate the uniqueness and special qualities that … Continue reading Gusties celebrate the golden days: Gustavus Homecoming hosts alumni and students October 1-6

Epsilon Pi Alpha hosts bi-annual blood drive

This upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 9, Gustavus will host a Red Cross Blood Drive.  The event will be put on by the Gustavus Student Nursing Association and sponsored by the Epsilon Pi Alpha Fraternity. Gustavus has a history of hosting biannual Red Cross blood drives.  In 2017, the men and women’s soccer teams gave a helping hand in the event.  This year Co-Presidents of the Gustavus … Continue reading Epsilon Pi Alpha hosts bi-annual blood drive

A photo of Hermitage, the past Winter palace for the Russian royal family.

Tales from abroad: Amy Eisenschenk

In the midst of the controversy surrounding the College’s debate whether or not to allow students to study abroad in Russia, Junior Amy Eisenschenk is one of the few Gustavus students spending the semester abroad immersing herself in the rich and diverse culture of St. Petersburg, Russia. Eisenschenk, a Russian and Eastern European Studies major, chose to study abroad because she thought it would be … Continue reading Tales from abroad: Amy Eisenschenk

Still We Rise: a fusion of activism and art

On September 29, Gustavus held its first “Still We Rise” event in Anderson Hall. The event was created “to try to address a number of needs that we saw in our community” event coordinator and Professor Michele Rusinko said. She was joined in planning this event by Gustavus Alumni McKayla Murphy and Julio Zelaya. One of the primary objectives of this event was to address … Continue reading Still We Rise: a fusion of activism and art

Gustie of the Week: Vikki Smith

One of the most fulfilling aspects of a student’s experience at Gustavus is being able to encounter beautiful souls everywhere they go. Vikki Smith, a cook and server in Dining Services, has been a household name during the four years she has been at the college.  She is a personable and charismatic individual who has been approached by various students and faculty. She oversees the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Vikki Smith

Eidahl enjoys participating in music and leadership activities.

Gustie of the Week: ReAnn Eidahl

Junior ReAnn Eidahl is pursuing a communication studies major and double minors in management and history. She feels honored to represent Gusties as Gustie of the Week. She is a tour guide for the admissions office, Vice President of Marketing for Gustavus Women in Leadership, Special Event Executive for the Campus Activities Board, and Alto II in the Choir of Christ Chapel. The junior is … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: ReAnn Eidahl

It’s time to start believing survivors

Notice: This article discusses themes such as sexual assault and harassment.  It has been a tense few weeks. If the Kavanagh confirmation hearings weren’t stressful enough for everyone, our campus was struck with fights and stress due to the College Republican’s homecoming window.  The fact that people on our own campus and within our community would write such extreme and problematic messages in the caf … Continue reading It’s time to start believing survivors

Social media and technology have limited our ability to communicate with each other.

Not-so-social social media

Technology and social media are great ways to connect with people, share stories, moments, and memories. While it may help connect us with those far away much easier and faster, technology has transformed the way we communicate with each other in person, and not in a good way. The increase in use of technology through platforms such as email, Facebook, Instagram, and twitter make it … Continue reading Not-so-social social media

Letter to the Editor (10/3/18)

The College Republicans have every right to espouse their beliefs and views. Specifically, after the contentious Kavanaugh-Ford hearings, tensions on both sides of the political aisle have been at near-insurmountable levels and due process should be afforded to anyone who has been accused of any crime. Socialism and communism have been responsible for more than 100,000,000 deaths in the 20th century, so it is not … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/3/18)