Features Editor- Eric Hofer Eric Norelius 1862-1863 Eric Norelius founded the school that would later become Gustavus in 1862 in Red Wing, Minnesota as a division of his church. Just a few months later he had thirty students studying under him with his large collection of books serving as the college’s first official library. After resigning as president, he went on to establish the Vasa … Continue reading The Presidents Who Built Gustavus
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
Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle On Tuesday, Students for Life tabled in the campus center, bringing awareness to the prolife movement. Students for Life tabled once previously in the fall semester, which has sparked campus debate and deliberation around the topic of reproductive healthcare and abortion. “The goal of tabling is to kind of put ourselves on the map…to let people know it’s something that … Continue reading Pro-Life Tabling Sparks Debate on Campus
Features Editor- Eric Hofer Each year, more and more students run late to class. A student who shows up to class five minutes early in their freshman year may end up getting to class five minutes late by their senior year. Professors have had enough and decided to unite together to put a stop to it by replacing the current cement sidewalks with moving sidewalks, … Continue reading Gustavus Replaces Walkways with Moving Sidewalks
Features Editor- Eric Hofer The vernal equinox is here, with March 20th marking the official start of spring. However, with nearly nine inches of snow dumped on Gustavus over the course of a weekend, it’s not unreasonable to feel as if we’re right back in the middle of winter. The grass is buried, the air freezes your skin, and the sidewalks keep threatening to slip … Continue reading Fake Spring Strikes Again
Features Editor- Eric Hofer (This is an entirely fictional and satirical article) With the turn of the month, love fills the cold winter air at Gustavus once again. In addition to the staple February traditions on the hill, ranging from paper hearts around the campus to sending those you love cans of Crush, Dining Services is excited to roll out a new tradition. To celebrate … Continue reading Cafeteria to Undergo Fine Dining Transformation
Features Editor- Eric Hofer Jan. 30th is everyone’s favorite holiday: National Big Wig Day! To celebrate this momentous occasion, I’ve been meticulously mapping the positions of the Sun, Moon, and the planets to 100% accurately determine which wig most suits you. Continue reading Your Horoscope for National Big Wig Day
Features Editor- Eric Hofer January is nearly over, and chances are, so is your New Year’s resolution. Though it can feel like a reflection on your own capability or inner strength, the truth is, most of these failed resolutions are the result of poor structure. Many resolutions are built around an idealized version of life, one where we can maintain constant energy, motivation, and time … Continue reading How to Maintain New Year’s Resolutions
Features Editor: Eric Hofer Throughout Gustavus’ history, many buildings have come and gone. However, the housing selection has remained largely unchanged, with the exception of renovations and the additions of new residential halls. The only residence hall to be decommissioned and demolished (without the aid of the tornado) is Wahlstrom Hall, which had been in use from 1947 to its demolition in 2005. It was … Continue reading Gustavus History: Wahlstrom Hall
Features Editor- Eric Hofer As part of a midterm project, some Undead Biology students decided to go above and beyond to tackle something that no one has ever done before: resurrect the dead. In the past, there have been attempts to revive the dead. The results have varied, ranging from moderate explosions to the revived politely declining the resurrection. The group of students went a … Continue reading The Ghostavian Weekly: Eric Norelius Revived!
