Sophia White- There are so many variants of what a mother is or what a mother looks like, but one thing that is for sure is that those we view as mothers (biological or chosen) are the foundation of our lives. Mother’s Day has recently come and gone, but I think we should spend a little more time examining what moms mean to us and … Continue reading What mothers mean (Web Exclusive)
Elliot Steeves- So long, farewell, I’ll keep you up at night… (Oh no. I’ve turned into Julie Andrews. ) Anyway. This is Elliot Steeves, a graduating senior and now a former staff writer at The Weekly, writing to all of you Gusties for the very last time. A surreal feeling, indeed, but one that I am at peace with, even if it is a little … Continue reading Farewell to the Weekly: another year gone
Taylor Storlien- The Gustie(s) of the Week are our readers! As a college campus newspaper, our readers are a huge part of who we are, ranging from professors, students, family members, and alumni. Our readers vary from those who dive into The Weekly on-campus happenings, to those who transfer their New York Times Games skills to our crosswords and word searches. History Professor Greg Kaster … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Our Readers
Raquel Vaughn- Summer is just around the corner. Soon enough, most of us will be finishing up our finals and heading home (or staying here) to work our summer jobs. For a lot of us, it’s hard to know whether or not those three months are considered some of the best times of the year or the worst, and all because of where we work. … Continue reading The joys of working in a daycare
Will Sorg- In a way, I couldn’t have ended my time writing reviews for The Weekly any other way. For the last three years of my life, I have tried my best to review as wide a range of media as possible. I’ve reviewed horror, romance, sci-fi, trilogies, the second and fourth movie in a tetralogy, new releases, a 20s movie, films about gender or … Continue reading Blue
Kieran Ripken- The Gustavus Track & Field team concluded its season on Saturday, May 11th at the MIAC Outdoor Championships, which was hosted by Hamline’s Klas Center. The Women placed second with 153.83 points behind Bethel’s 160; while the Men took seventh overall. On the Women’s side, Juniors Megan Geraets and Kate Carlson continued their domination of the MIAC with exemplary performances and etched their … Continue reading Track and Field athletes make history
Sophia White- Tina Belcher is the eldest child in the Belcher family from the animated American Sitcom, Bob’s Burgers. In the show, Tina is characterized by her many crushes that come out of nowhere, her ability to fantasize deeply to create worlds in her mind about nearly anything, and her general awkwardness towards social situations with her peers. She is incredibly relatable. That being said, … Continue reading Tina Belcher, Bob’s Burgers
Raquel Vaughn- Summer is the only time of year when I have the opportunity to watch as many movies as I want. It is also the one time of year when I romanticize my life and think all of these wonderful things will happen. In summer, anything can happen. At least, that’s what it seems like in every coming-of-age movie. The first one, which is … Continue reading The best summer movies
Jonas Doerr- Last month, the Student Senate passed a referendum and an amendment towards increasing the student activity fee on campus. While the proposed increase was only $10, the Student Senate should stop allowing organizations to waste money on free gifts and prizes before increasing this form of taxation on students. Currently, each student pays $200, which then goes to various organizations on campus. The … Continue reading Stop handing out free things
Zachary Tlusty- This past weekend, the Gustavus Softball team soared to new heights, sweeping the Carleton Knights in a thrilling doubleheader. These back-to-back victories propelled the Gusties to a commendable 22-18 record overall and 16-6 in conference play, guaranteeing their spot in the MIAC playoffs. The opening game was a nail-biter and a tense pitching duel after a tied 1-1 start in the first inning. … Continue reading Women’s Softball advances to playoffs
