Humorous album shines light on history’s worst U.S. Presidents

Tori Smith – Staff Writer This past month has been a historical one to say the least. On January 20, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. While some are wary of his future as president, others were overjoyed to see Donald Trump’s time in office come to an end after just one term. One-term Presidents haven’t been known as … Continue reading Humorous album shines light on history’s worst U.S. Presidents

Are Gusties suffering from COVID fatigue?

DeAnna Giles – Opinion Columnist Many people are getting sick and dying in America. We have been hit harder by the coronavirus than any other country in the world. As we approach the one year anniversary of the two week quarantine, COVID fatigue has become a problem amongst many and continues to diminish any hope for a normal future. One year later, people are tired of … Continue reading Are Gusties suffering from COVID fatigue?

College students weigh in on Biden’s first ten days

Grace Worwa – Opinion Columnist Gusties are passionate about racial justice. The past few weeks there has been a rumor going around about the chemistry department and implicit bias training. There is more to the story than what is being spread student to student. However, given the gravity of this topic and the urgent need expressed by students to address issues of inequity not just on-campus, … Continue reading College students weigh in on Biden’s first ten days

Let’s make this “Lay-Low” period count

Emma Putahl – Opinion Columnist I hope you all have stayed healthy since the fall. It is that wonderful time of year when it takes an hour to get your textbook from the Post Office and another thirty minutes to get the one lab manual you need from the Bookmark (a quick thank you to those who are working hard during this very busy and overwhelming … Continue reading Let’s make this “Lay-Low” period count

Take self-care of yourself, Gusties

Lexi Louis – Opinion Columnist With the Spring Semester beginning, it can be stressful adjusting to a new schedule. It can be difficult to fit time in for ourselves in our routines. I often find myself looking for ways to balance my schedule. It is important to set aside time for ourselves. Recently, I have set aside time to laugh, exercise, listen to music and … Continue reading Take self-care of yourself, Gusties

Baseball is Back

Autumn Zierman – Staff Writer While all of Gustavus returns to spring semester and attempts to eke out a semblance of normal life, hope for a normalized schedule concurrently returns in the form of winter and spring sports. Teams for the winter season quickly return to their competitive season starting on February 6 in accordance with the MIAC (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) decision. Simultaneously, spring … Continue reading Baseball is Back

Swim & Dive has First Intrasquad Meet

Jack Wiessenberger – Staff Writer For some Gustavus swimmers, they haven’t had the chance to race anyone besides their teammates in over 365 days. After a fall season where the mood swung from an early optimism for races to begin by the late fall to resigned gratitude for an intersquad meet in November, the spring competition plan laid out by head Swim and Dive Coach … Continue reading Swim & Dive has First Intrasquad Meet

Gustavus Hockey Teams Compete in First Games of Season

Eamonn McCullough – Staff Writer The month of January finished out with a weekend of ups and downs on the road for Gustie men’s hockey team. The team’s first intercollegiate game since the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic was a non-conference matchup with Augsburg on Friday, Jan. 29, which resulted in a 7-2 loss. Although Augsburg brought the heat early in the game, establishing a … Continue reading Gustavus Hockey Teams Compete in First Games of Season