Schaefer Art Gallery: Diminutive Messengers

Taylor Storlien- The Nobel Conference 59 “Insects: Little Body, Big Impact” took place this past week on Tuesday, October 3, and Wednesday, October 4. The current Schaefer art exhibit is connected to Nobel 59 this year, with insects being the inspiration. Minneapolis painter and collage artist, Eleanor McGough, is the artist for the exhibit, Diminutive Messengers. It will be on display in the Schaefer Art … Continue reading Schaefer Art Gallery: Diminutive Messengers

Speaker Jessica Lynne Pearson to lecture on African independence and decolonization

Elliot Steeves- Macalester College Professor Jessica Lynne Pearson will deliver an African/African Diaspora studies sponsored lecture on African Tourism in the 1960s and 1970s, with a focus on Senegal. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7:00 p.m. Jessica Pearson’s specialty is Tourism in the African continent. The lecture, entitled “Colonial Hangover”, will also relate to issues of independence. The two focuses … Continue reading Speaker Jessica Lynne Pearson to lecture on African independence and decolonization

Brenda J. Child to speak at Wallenberg lecture about indigenous struggles

Grace LaTourelle- The 2023 Wallenberg Memorial Lecture will be given by the Professor of American Studies at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Brenda J. Child. Child’s lecture is entitled “Boarding Schools and American Indian Dispossession.” The lecture will take place Monday, Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. in Wallenberg Auditorium, located in Nobel Hall. It’s sponsored by the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies department. The runtime … Continue reading Brenda J. Child to speak at Wallenberg lecture about indigenous struggles

Women’s volleyball dominates

Teddy Kaste- The Women’s Volleyball team is on a roll. This past Friday, they competed in front of a large Homecoming crowd in their MIAC opener against Saint Mary’s; sweeping them with a 3-0 win. Sophomore Leah Berg led the team with 11 kills, Senior Marlee Turn with 10, who was then followed by Senior Sydney Olson with 9. Senior Kasie Tweet led the team … Continue reading Women’s volleyball dominates

Homecoming setback

Parker Burman- This past Saturday the Gustavus Football team hosted conference rival Augsburg for a Homecoming showdown at Hollingsworth Field. However, the Homecoming crowd could not help the Gusties power past the Auggies who won on a last-second Hail Mary attempt with seconds left on the clock. With a score of 33-31, the Gusties lost their Homecoming match-up, their first loss to Augsburg since 2014, … Continue reading Homecoming setback

El Conde: beautiful, bloody, and boring.

Will Sorg- Augusto Pinochet was a monster. Propped up by the CIA and the Chilean military, Pinochet was the dictator of Chile for almost 20 years. In that time he oversaw murders, tortures, assassinations and so much corruption that he was said to have stolen over $26 million of his people’s money. Chile eventually managed to oust Pinochet and established a non-dictatorial government, Pinochet died … Continue reading El Conde: beautiful, bloody, and boring.

Which Olivia Rodrigo song is your major?

Raquel Vaughn- With Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS World Tour around the corner, it’s possible that many Gustavus students have already bought tickets. There are many different majors and opportunities of study here at Gustavus as well as a decent discography for Olivia Rodrigo. “What do these two have to do with each other?” you may ask. My answer: “Everything.” If you are anticipating a GUTS show, … Continue reading Which Olivia Rodrigo song is your major?

Stop and think before killing an insect

Sophia White- Is there a fly bothering you in your life that just won’t quit flying around? Buzzing? Well, let me tell you that there are some things you should consider before you kill that fly or insect that is in your space. First of all, it’s not your space. There are tiny minuscule creatures around us that take up space as well, but there’s … Continue reading Stop and think before killing an insect

Minimalism: the murder of modern homes

Houston McLaury- Sometimes when I have free time, I wander the web absentmindedly, searching for anything that might pique my interest. And oftentimes I find myself guided through house tours on YouTube, admiring what I can only hope to have in the future. Yet, something bothers me while watching these videos. Beige paints line the walls of these houses, white floors pass underfoot, and it … Continue reading Minimalism: the murder of modern homes