Colleen Coleman- Something is refreshing about my Sophomore year so far. I was walking to the Campus Center with classmates I had just met while leaving our Interpersonal Communications class, which had a large number of First-year students, trying to help some find their classes in Old Main and Olin. I mentioned that there was something exhilarating about the second day of classes; when you … Continue reading Perspective from Day Two of Year Two
Teddy Kaste- The Gustavus’ Men’s Golf Team returned to the winner’s circle this past weekend, securing the top spot at the Augsburg Invitational with a two-day total of 600 to claim the victory by 9 strokes. This victory marks the first two-day tournament victory for Gustavus golf since 2019, and was the first tournament of the 2024-2025 season for the Gusties. The Women’s Team also … Continue reading Gustavus Golf begins with a bang
Jay Erickson- New year, new Weekly. If you are a First-year or simply looking for a new, fun activity, you should join The Gustavian Weekly. The Weekly encourages anyone who loves to write to join the staff. We are looking for news and sports writers as well as photographers. We foster a welcoming environment where anyone (and everyone!) can thrive. Also, joining The Weekly staff … Continue reading Join the Weekly
Grace LaTourelle- The Gustavian Weekly would like to welcome in the class of 2028 and welcome back all Gusties to the Hill. For the incoming First-years, the Weekly is the campus newspaper. Issues are published on Fridays and can be found in several locations, such as the Jackson Campus Center and the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, and even online. While the integrity of the Weekly … Continue reading Welcome to Gustie life; a letter to new Gusties
Katelyn Benschoter- Well, it is that time of year again… back-to-school season. Whether you are a new Gustie on campus or an eager student returning to school, there still remains one common goal: enjoying quality time with friends on campus. In my first year at Gustavus, I found that an excellent, low-stakes way to make new friends was by having movie nights. These movie nights … Continue reading The Perfect Back-to-School Movies
Raquel Vaughn- Welcome back, Gusties! If you are a returning student, you know the drill. To the incoming class, you’ve got a lot to learn. Congratulations on graduating high school and making it this far to the threshold of Gustavus Adolphus College; your new home for the next four years! Consider me your big sister, someone who can hold your hand through this big and … Continue reading Welcome Back, Gusties!
Grace Kearney- Welcome to the Hill, Class of 2028! As your first year begins, you and your brand-new friends may wish to add some fit fun to your lives here at Gustavus. Lucky for you, Intramural Sports offers just that. Intramurals are a relaxed, recreational alternative to typical sports leagues, which can be time-consuming and stressful. “The goal of Gustavus Intramurals is to provide the … Continue reading Intramurals Abound!
Houston McLaury- Welp, it’s the end of the semester, Gusties. Another spring has passed us by, and with that, a multitude of changes will roll through the halls of each building with new requirements, new classes, and new people to meet come the start of the Fall semester. Along with that change comes the departure of the 2024 graduating class, pursuing bigger and better things … Continue reading Fumbling finals (Web Exclusive)
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
