Stella Anderson Moye- The Gustavus Volleyball Team continued their reign of dominance, hitting the highway this past Saturday to head up to Saint Benedict. The Bennies had just picked up a couple of wins in their recent matches and confidence was high; however, the Gusties swiftly took the wind out of their sails. An expertly played game gave way to a 3-1 win for the … Continue reading Volleyball Beats Down Bennies
Cole Frazier- The Gustavus Men’s Soccer Team achieved an impressive feat in last week’s games. The Gusties beat the University of Wisconsin-Superior 2-1 putting an end to their non-conference record in the regular season to an undefeated 6-0-1. Along with this win against UW-Superior, the Gusties also defeated a tough St. John’s team, 5-0. Before the game against the Gusties, St. Johns hadn’t lost a … Continue reading Gustavus Soccer Topples UW-Superior
Teddy Kaste- This past weekend, the Gustavus Women’s Soccer Team picked up a crucial inter-conference win over the Bethel Royals, defeating them 3-1. The Gusties played on the road in Arden Hills, where they silenced the Bethel crowd. This victory marks Gustavus’ sixth consecutive win against Bethel, moving the team to an 8-4-5 record overall and 3-4-3 in MIAC play, edging them closer to the … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Defeats Bethel
Katelyn Benschoter- Television shows like The Bachelor and Survivor have been on television for quite some time. But for some odd reason, if anyone brings them up, no one will truly admit to being a fan of them. When someone says they really enjoy a reality show, the room suddenly becomes quiet. On a base level, these shows could be of a much higher quality … Continue reading Why Will No One Admit to Liking Reality TV?
Raquel Vaughn- Do you ever take those ridiculous (but very important) Buzzfeed quizzes where one of the questions is always “What is your favorite season?” I’ve completed a fair share of those quizzes because I’m always in the mood to know what dog I would be, which faction from Divergent I belong to (Abnegation), or which one of Sarah J. Maas’s characters would be my … Continue reading Fall is Finally Here
Olivia Telecky- Voter turnout in the US has been increasing in recent years with the past three elections having the highest voter turnout rates in recent history. The Pew Research Center found that the 2018 election had the highest turnout of any midterm election since 1914, with a rate of 49%. The following presidential election had another record-breaking turnout rate of 66%, and the 2022 … Continue reading Should Students Vote?
Jenna Anderson- “Do human beings ever realize life while they live it, every, every minute?” This question comes from the three-act play Our Town by Thornton Wilder. Our Town will be performed on November 7th through the 11th in the Gardner Lab Theatre. The Saturday matinee begins at 3:30 p.m., and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 p.m. The evening shows on Thursday, Friday, and … Continue reading Gustavus Theatre and Dance Puts on Our Town
Colleen Coleman- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Eric Oberstar, a Senior Political Science and Philosophy double major from Richfield, MN. On campus, Oberstar is involved as Co-President of Model United Nations, Co-President of the Philosophy Club, a student social media worker for the Nobel Conference, and is a Student Leader in The Caf. When looking at colleges, Oberstar was looking in the realm … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Eric Oberstar
Reba Beaudry- It’s the time of year when things start to pick up, creating more stress on our minds. Our minds are important; it’s vital to take care of them and to talk about our mental health, especially to break down stigmas. Mental health isn’t talked about enough, especially suicide awareness. By talking about suicide awareness, those who are facing suicidal thoughts might feel more … Continue reading Anchor Boxes Available to Ground You
Grace LaTourelle- Nationally, Election Day is Nov. 5, 2024, however, early voting has already begun. Gusties have options regarding election day as well as recommendations prescribed by professors and organizations on campus. On Election Day, there will be a campus-wide schedule change and shuttles to make voting more accessible to students. According to the Voter Engagement website through Gustavus, the polls will be open from … Continue reading Election Day is Upon Us
