Football shines brightly in home opener

Brady Boie – Staff Writer The Gustavus football program welcomed fans back to Lloyd Hollingsworth Field with a bang on Saturday. Fueled by explosive plays on offense and key defensive stops, the Gusties upset nationally-ranked Wartburg. Despite coming into the game as heavy underdogs, the Gusties were not afraid of the challenge. “We approached the game like any other. We practiced hard all week and were … Continue reading Football shines brightly in home opener

Women’s golf puts on a show at Wartburg

Autumn Zierman – Staff Writer The Gustavus women’s golf team returns from a successful two-day invitational this past weekend. Day one of the Wartburg invitational, Sept 11, saw GAC women’s golf carding a 299, the second lowest in program history. The team scored two strokes behind the 2008 record and sits tied in second place behind St. Catherine. The Gustavus women’s golf team finished day two, … Continue reading Women’s golf puts on a show at Wartburg

Campus Safety Report (9/10/2021)

Friday, September 3, 2021 Campus Safety was notified of a Fire Alarm in Southwest hall. Campus Safety responded to a 911 medical assist in Southwest Hall. One student was transported to Rivers Edge by ambulance. Campus Safety responded to a 911 medical assist in Southwest Hall. One student was transported to Rivers Edge by ambulance. Saturday, September 4, 2021 Campus Safety responded to a medical … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/10/2021)

Student Sentate encourages use of loaner laptop programs

Carter Brown – Staff Writer Last spring semester the Gustavus Student Senate released a new initiative known as the “Laptop Loaner” program. This program, sponsored by the Student Senate, is a way that students can have access to technology on campus for their needs. This comes in light of the transitions most classes have been making to an online format as a response to Covid-19 and … Continue reading Student Sentate encourages use of loaner laptop programs

Gustavus Sustainability: Compost Bins

Emma Puftahl – Staff Writer This school year a compost bucket has been added to student dorm rooms. Working towards Gustavus’ sustainability goal of ninety percent of solid waste being properly recycled or composted by 2024, these compost bins help Gustavus work towards becoming a zero waste campus. Long in the works, this initiative is the culmination of many Gusties. This mini compost bin is no … Continue reading Gustavus Sustainability: Compost Bins

College dorm room essentials

Tori Smith – Opinion Columnist After the third or fourth year on a residential campus, Gustavus students become pretty familiar with dorm living. As a senior myself I would consider myself an expert. My three years of dorm experience have given me the opportunity to share with others who may be new to this type of living arrangement. One of the biggest challenge’s students face in … Continue reading College dorm room essentials

Hillstrom Museum Celebrates Swedish- American Artists

Emily VanGorder – Editor in Chief The Hillstrom Museum of Art is presenting “Art for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America”, a new exhibit presenting the works of Swedish-American artists. The exhibition will be available from September 13 to November 17. The exhibit was co-organized with the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg, Kansas which is associated with Bethany College. The exhibit features around 60 paintings, … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum Celebrates Swedish- American Artists