Jay Erickson- Many people view the 2004 movie Saw as nothing more than so-called “torture porn”. If that was all there was to the movie, how could it have spawned such a long-running series, with Saw X releasing in theaters on September 29th of this year? To take a look beyond the gore and the murder reveals a carefully thought-through story with powerful social commentary. … Continue reading Saw: more than “torture porn”
Colleen Coleman- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Kiana Pitsch, a Senior Political Science and Psychological Science major with a Communication Studies minor. She is the President of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority, and Co-President of Alpha Alpha Alpha Honors Society as well as the Adoption Recognition Community. She is also a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Chair as a Peer Assistant, plays violin … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Kiana Pitsch
Taylor Storlien- Many might have seen posters around campus advertising the 2023 Homecoming Bubble Rave. With a background of colorful bubbles, it announces what is to come this Saturday: “Get your squad ready for the Annual Homecoming Rave! Bright Lights, Pumpin’ Music, Bubbles & one awesome night!” The finale to the Great Gustie Gathering is the annual Homecoming Rave. It will occur from 8:00 p.m. … Continue reading Homecoming rave: pumpin’ beats and poppin’ bubbles
Elliot Steeves & Willa Brown- The Greek Life fraternity and sorority chapters at Gustavus Adolphus College have commenced their new recruitment cycle for the fall semester. This includes new membership for all three fraternities and all four sororities on campus. Here at Gustavus, we have two local sororities (Theta Xi Gamma and Delta Phi Omega), two national sororities (Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Tau), … Continue reading Greek life shakes up campus with recruitment
Katie Samek- Homecoming is an incredibly important event at Gustavus, as it is a celebration not just of the alumni who have created the vast community of Gusties that carry our college’s values into the wider world beyond the Hill, but for all of the current students who create such a vibrant and welcoming community here on campus. For this special Homecoming issue of the … Continue reading Homecoming comes back home
Parker Burman- The Gustavus community will forever remember the life and legacy of Jori Jones, somebody who will forever be a Gustie. Classmates, peers, teammates, coaches and faculty will always remember the spark of joy that Jori brought into their lives and the cheerful memories that she was a part of. Some of her teammates and coaches with the Gustavus Women’s Hockey team were willing … Continue reading The life and legacy of Jori Jones
Beau Supan- The sun was shining on the Gustie Golfers this weekend – both literally and figuratively. The Women’s golf team won the UW-Eau Claire Georgianni Blugold Invitational with rounds of 326 and 325 for a total of 651 to finish first out of 11 teams. The Men’s team finished runner-up in the Minnesota classic with rounds of 294, 291, and 292 for a 3-round … Continue reading Silver and gold: women’s golf wins while men’s takes second
Teddy Kaste- The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team secured a 3-0 win against Dubuque on Saturday, improving the season record to 2-0-2. After a tough draw the night before to Loras, the Gusties were able to bounce back. A trio of rookies led the way for the Gusties, with First-year students Simon Woods, Franklin Schwendimann, and Joe Flory all finding the net. Woods now leads the … Continue reading Gustavus soccer shines
Will Sorg- People recycle. People watch documentaries about dying coral reefs and disappearing animals. People turn to veganism or environmental activism. People install solar panels and drive electric cars. Some people blow up pipelines because in the seemingly never-ending fight for a livable planet, it starts to feel like nothing else can even make a dent. How to Blow Up a Pipeline follows a group … Continue reading Movies from Swank: How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Houston McLaury- Relaxing in my room amidst my blankets and my pillows, propped up like a king may sit upon his bed of luxuries of silk sheets and golden feathered pillows, I realize I am missing something. Not something needed for my coursework, no, everything I need for that is tucked away securely in my backpack and in the tin case that used to house … Continue reading Why pets are a built-in best friend
