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
Jenna Anderson- There is one more chance to participate in one of the Center of Inclusive Excellence movie nights! Coraline is the spooky movie this week. Starting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18th at the Center of Inclusive Excellence. You can come and get cozy, watch Coraline, and have some food! Senior Lily Goloh is a student worker at the CIE. She and Senior … Continue reading Come to the final Scary Movie Night of 2024!
Raquel Vaughn- Homecoming is the best part of every year. The school spirit shown through campus events, the outfits that people deliberately wear to show off school colors, the royal court, the sporting events—it’s all a perfect recipe for having the time of your life. Last week, the Campus Activities Board did a great job of creating a sense of community and fostering school spirit … Continue reading Homecoming Memories
Olivia Telecky- Throughout the past decade, streaming services have become the most popular way to view movies and TV shows. More and more people are ‘cutting the cord’ and ending their cable subscriptions. Currently, 99% of households in the US pay for at least one streaming service. On average, people pay for 2.9 streaming services. Among college-age students, ages 18-34, the most popular streaming services … Continue reading Best and Worst Halloween Movies
Katelyn Benschoter- Last week at Gustavus was Homecoming Week with the theme of “Giddy Up Gusties” and it got me thinking, is country cool again? As I began to ponder about the resurgence of country music and its style, I started to see country influence everywhere I turned. From Chappell Roan-inspired pink cowboy hats to Beyoncé’s newest album and even rap artists having hits on … Continue reading Country’s Cool Again
Jenna Anderson- If you are looking for a Halloween event with spooky snacks and some fascinating lore, Gustavus is hosting their annual Vampire Day. This event will take place on Oct. 31st from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Courtyard Café. This event is designed to allow the Gustavus community to learn more about vampires, which have a much more interesting history than you … Continue reading Vampires in Russian and Eastern European Cultures Students “Vant” You to Come to Vampire Night!
Colleen Coleman- Gustavus Alumni Katie Bradley ‘03 will play the role of Gomo in the world premiere of a play by Michi Barall, entitled Drawing Lessons, at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. Drawing Lessons will run from Oct. 8th to Nov. 10th at CTC’s Cargill Stage. The show features a graphic novelist’s imagination at work, showing the main character’s experiences incorporating her Korean heritage … Continue reading Gustie Alum Takes the Stage!
Teddy Kaste- Gustavus’ Volleyball team is back to their winning ways, as this past Saturday the Gusties volleyed, set, and spiked their way past Macalester 3-0. This win came off the heels of a tough stretch for the Gusties, as they were coming off a pair of road losses coming into this match. Gustavus was able to snap their losing skid in this dominant victory … Continue reading Volleyball Defeats Macalester
Cole Frazier- In their fifth MIAC game of the season, the no. 3 ranked Gustavus Men’s Soccer Team had a tough opponent, who gave them trouble in the past. This time around, Gusties battled their way to a 0-0 draw with Augsburg. In a game marked by tremendous defensive performances from both teams, only one team managed a shot on goal. The Gusties came into … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Plays to Draw with Augsburg
Grace LaTourelle- Indigenous Peoples’ Day is on Monday, Oct. 14th, and will be honored on campus with a variety of events and is supported by the President’s Council for Indigenous Relations (PCIR). “It’s a great opportunity for students to educate themselves on Indigenous ways and…hear some stories that need to be told,” PCIR student representative and Sophomore Malayna Elder said. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated … Continue reading Gustavus Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day
