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
Reba Beaudry- Fall break is just around the corner. For many college students, this is something to look forward to. However, as the stress of midterms looms overhead, it may be hard to think about it. Once midterms are over, most of us can sit back and relax. Unfortunately, for some student workers and athletes, their break involves staying on campus and not being able … Continue reading Fall Break Blows Back Onto Campus
Grace LaTourelle- Though October has only just settled, May Term Study Away applications have opened, with priority deadlines closing Oct. 29th and final deadlines closing Nov. 15th, 2024. Due to the academic and calendar changes of this year, May Term is replacing J-Term. However, the opportunities are relatively the same. There are seven May Away opportunities for students to engage in. These are Community Peacebuilding … Continue reading Set Sail With May Away
Teddy Kaste- The Gustavus Football Team defeated St. Scholastica last Saturday in the Homecoming game 51-13. The win moved Gustavus to 3-2 on the season. Fifth-year Jake Brietbach became the all-time leader in receiving yards in the game; surpassing the record of Matthew Boyce ‘16. Brietbach now has 3,310 career receiving yards, which ranks him 6th in MIAC history. The atmosphere for the homecoming game … Continue reading Football Schools Scholastica
Stella Anderson- Gustavus Homecoming highlights the athletic prowess of all campus athletics, but the Gustavus Volleyball team stood out with a shining performance against Hamline this weekend. Family and fans poured into the stands on the Gus Young court to cheer. With a record of 11-8 heading into the match and 4-0 in the conference, the team was looking to add another win to cement … Continue reading Pipe Down, Pipers: Gustavus Beats Hamline
Amelia Dewberry- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Associate Professor in Communication Studies Phillip Voight. Voight first came to Gustavus in 1990 after one year at Concordia College. “At the time I thought I would just stay until I completed my dissertation at the University of Minnesota, but I quickly fell in love with the people and the campus and the rest is history,” … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Phil Voight
