Jonas Doerr – Opinion Columnist They’re everywhere. The Caf. The library. The sidewalks. Even bathrooms sometimes. The only way to escape them is to hole up in one’s dorm, and even that’s not foolproof. What is this menace that lurks on the Gustavus campus? “Friends.” As the saying goes, there are three types of people in the world: friends, not-friends, and “friends.” Everyone knows who their … Continue reading How to walk past “friends”

Emma Pufahl – Opinion Columnist I love fall and all of its foods and drinks. Pumpkin pie is my favorite pie so naturally Pumpkin Spice Lattes are a seasonal must. Don’t worry Gusties, I tried every (hot) Pumpkin Spice Latte in St. Peter so you don’t have to. Coming in last… River Rock… They don’t have Pumpkin Spice Lattes but their own special “Harvest Spice” … Continue reading Where can I get the best pumpkin spice latte in St. Peter?

Hailley Brune – Opinion Columnist While it was still warm, I took a walk in the Arb after my classes were over. It was lovely. I haven’t spent a lot of time in the Arb, so I haven’t seen a lot of it. What I learned was that the Arb is really big and there’s a lot to see. So I decided to go soak up … Continue reading The vibes are immaculate

Bella Loxtercamp – Opinion Columnist It’s fall, y’all, and I don’t know about you, but I have been Stressed with a capital S. Midterms are over, but we’re still in the thick of things. Club meetings, papers, tests, projects, classes, work, eating, socializing, sleep, and it goes on and on and on, yeah. I throw my hands up in the air, sometimes mid-way through writing my … Continue reading The beauty of spooky season