Marie Osuna – Staff Writer The past school year has been anything but normal. Masks, distancing and online classes have defined a school year taking place during a global pandemic. However, as COVID-19 vaccines are being administered daily, students are wondering: what will next fall look like at Gustavus? Will we still have to wear masks and continue social distancing? Will having the COVID-19 vaccine be … Continue reading Questions about fall on the Hill
Tori Smith – Staff Writer While other classes start gearing up for a demanding finals week, one class is throwing a party instead. The ENG-350 course, also known as the Editing and Publishing class, has put together this year’s issue of Firethorne, Gustavus’s annual literary magazine composed of student prose, poetry, and artwork. In celebration, the class is putting on an outdoor launch party from 5-6 … Continue reading ENG-350 presents Gustavus’ “Firethorne” Literary Journal at launch party
Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer For Visiting Assistant Professor in History Misti Harper, her area of study has not only shaped her career, but every aspect of her life. Originally from Arkansas, Harper was always fascinated by the history of the region she was from. “I went to undergrad at a school that was really similar to Gustavus. It’s a place called University of the Ozarks … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Misti Harper
Mula Lay – Staff Writer The Three Sisters is a production by the theatre department at Gustavus. The play is written by Anton Checkoff, who was a pioneer in realism theater, and is a snapshot of what life was like in the 1800s in Russia. The play spans across five years from the perspectives of three sisters. The three sisters, who have been moved from their … Continue reading Theatre Department showcases “The Three Sisters”
Geena Zebrasky – Features Writer Corinne Stremmel Editor-in-Chief Favorite Weekly memory: “The April Fools Edition and Liam and Ben asking every week if they can put expletives in the word search.” Marie Osuna Lead Copy Editor Favorite Weekly memory: “All the pizza I’ve eaten in the office (pre-COVID of course).” Tyra Ericson Variety Editor & Distribution Manager Favorite Weekly memory: “I joined this year so everything … Continue reading Senior Staff Send-off!
Kyra Bowar – Copy Editor In the first month of our first year at Gustavus, we all got that classic black, Gustie t-shirt. I remember looking at the big yellow “21” on the back and thinking, “Wow, I wonder what life will be like in 2021?” Graduation felt like an eternity away. But now, four years and lots of highs and lows later, we COVID seniors—the … Continue reading COVID Commencement: to the class of 2021 from a fellow senior
Emma Puftahl – Opinion Columnist As we are nearing the end of the semester, it means it is the time of year where you curse yourself for having too much crap. As we all plan and coordinate when we are moving out, take the time to make a game plan for all of the things you don’t want or need anymore. Yes, Gustavus gives us … Continue reading Donate or Sell, Don’t Toss
Corinne Stremmel – Editor-in-Chief At my first layout night for The Gustavian Weekly four years ago, part of me wondered if I’d ever get to be Editor-in-Chief. Now, a senior, here I am as Editor-in-Chief, working alongside my editorial staff who are placing and designing the layout for this story on my last layout night. I most definitely didn’t expect that I’d be Editor-in-Chief during a … Continue reading You Can Still Print A Student Newspaper in a Pandemic
Lexi Louis – Opinion Columnist Effectively maintaining long distance relationships is important. Sometimes our connections can move to different places or travel, and we need to know how to communicate with them. There are many different ways to accomplish this. There are different types of digital communication, and there are other ways to send messages too. Some of the strategies of communicating digitally are text message, … Continue reading Maintain Strong Long Distance Connections
Brady Boie – Staff Writer The last week has been a joy ride for the Gustavus women’s softball team. The women had their best week of play all year, as they dismantled Crown College twice and split a very competitive double-header against Carleton. The Gusties began their excursion on Thursday with a double-header at home against Crown College. Sophomore Kayla Ruud began the scoring spree in … Continue reading Gustie Softball Ends Hot
