Stella Anderson Moye- Gustavus Gymnastics hosted the 2025 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) Division III Championships on March 22nd, and the excitement was palpable on campus. The meet has not been hosted here since 1999, and Gustie fans flocked to watch the cream of the crop, including a member of the Gustavus Gymnastics team: Senior Lili Guy. One of the prominent members of Gustavus Gymnastics … Continue reading Gustie Gymnastics Hosts NCAAs
Katelyn Benschoter- When creating a film, one may think its possible success lies in the film itself. Aspects such as the quality of acting, the set design, etc., are important, but the key to a film being successful is in the marketing. This is not to say that the only good films are the successful ones. However, when looking at the numbers, they are successful. … Continue reading Marketing & Film
Olivia Telecky- On February 27th of this year, Hulu released their much-anticipated documentary on Ruby Franke, a family vlogger who was guilty of abusing her children both on and off camera. The documentary includes interviews with the eldest Franke children (Shari and Chad), some neighbors, and even Ruby Franke’s husband / the father of the abused children, Kevin. While the documentary does shed light on … Continue reading “Devil in the Family” was an Incomplete Docuseries
Linnea Noeldner- On April 4th, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m., the American Cancer Society will hold its Relay for Life event in Lund Green. Relay for Life commemorates those fighting against cancer and those who have survived cancer. The friends, family, and community of such individuals will join them on a day of celebration, and Gusties are encouraged to participate as well. The event will … Continue reading Relay for Life Livens Up Campus
Grace LaTourelle- Part I: Education The annual Climate Teach In, hosted by the Sustainability Interns and the Environmental Studies Senior Seminar class, occurred on Wednesday. This is the fourth year of the Climate Teach in, which began in 2022. As an educational event, it encompasses an intersectional approach reflective of the liberal arts education. “The Climate Teach-In is both an educational event to learn about … Continue reading Climate Teach-In: Thoughts, Experience, and Reflections
Jonathan Cordano & Willa Brown- With the end of our final school year rapidly approaching, us seniors are reaching the point of bittersweet endings and soon-to-be new beginnings. Or perhaps just bitter endings. With the absence of Senior Week, many of us seniors are preemptively mourning the loss of a cornerstone part of the liberal arts experience: Connection. A 50+ year old tradition at Gustavus … Continue reading Give us Senior Week or Give us Death!
Katelyn Benschoter- If you are anything like me, you probably have a never ending list of films you want to watch. But, with so many movies out there, how do you figure out what ones to watch? Well, sometimes you just stumble across one. And sometimes it turns out to be a great film. A happy accident, some may say. This happened to me recently … Continue reading Battle of the Sexes: Film Review
Stella Anderson Moye- The Don Roberts Ice Rink was packed to the brim as Gustie students, family, and friends came together to cheer on and support the Gustavus Men’s Hockey team as they battled for the MIAC playoff title. Gustavus played against rival and reigning champions St. Olaf. The Gusties sought to bring home the title for the first time since 2012 and came out … Continue reading Bringing the Heat to the Ice-
Linnea Noeldner- On March 19th, 2025 starting at 7:30 p.m., the Moe Visiting Lectureship has Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein stepping on stage in Alumni Hall to give some words of experience, wisdom, and encouragement to Gustavus students. The talk is free not only for Gusties but also staff members, peers, and other people of the public who are interested in the realities of diversity in the … Continue reading Moe Lecture Breaks Down Gender Bias
Stella Anderson Moye- This past weekend, the Gustavus Swim and Dive team traveled to Minneapolis to compete in the 2025 MIAC Championship meet. The men’s and women’s teams both won the title last year and repeated the feat this year, making history as the first time in the program that both teams took home the title two consecutive years. The Gustavus Men’s team led the … Continue reading History Making and Record Breaking: Conference Sweep for Swim and Dive
