Opinion Editor- Soph White Okay. Here me out. Most people, at one point in their lives, often in childhood, could have been labeled “the milk kid” or “the water kid.” There are only those two options and no in-between. You either drank an obscene amount of milk to make your bones big and strong, or you drank water to stay hydrated and generally healthy. I … Continue reading The Milk Kid vs. The Water Kid
Opinion Editor and Staff Writer- Soph White Hello from United! I am Soph White, your opinion editor and co-interim president for United, which hosts the Gustie Pantry for other organizations to help navigate taking turns running and maintaining it while working towards bettering the pantry by all possible means. Our lovely president (and our Chief Editor for the paper), Junior Grace LaTourelle, is abroad enjoying … Continue reading Update from United: Gustie Pantry
Staff Writer- August Von Seth On Oct. 7th and 8th, students, faculty, and members of the public are invited to attend this year’s Nobel Conference, an annual scientific forum featuring lectures and panel discussions taking place in Christ Chapel. The theme for 2025 is sugar and the different ways scientists understand it. A total of seven speakers will be visiting, all representing various areas of … Continue reading Nobel Speaker Advocates for Sugar Tax
Staff Writer- Linnea Noeldner Beginning at 6 p.m. on Sept. 29th, 2025, in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, Gustavus’s Homecoming week will commence. Organized by the Campus Activities Board, this weeklong series of events highlights Gustie pride, inclusion, and community. The traditional Homecoming is a celebration of returning students, incoming freshmen, and Gustavus alumni, and brings the different classes together. The theme of the 2025 … Continue reading Homecoming Lights up the Hill
Staff Writer- Mary Athorp There’s no doubt that when September rolls around, Dancing with the Stars takes the television world by storm. It’s a genius media idea, really. I mean, putting celebrities into a spotlight they’ve never been in before humanizes them. They become relatable in a way that only live television can produce. Furthermore, pairing them with seasoned professionals highlights the insane art form … Continue reading Mirror Ball Predictions: My Take on Season 34 of DWTS
Staff Writer- Bao Vu Observe the cat. When it’s blissfully sunbathing and you reach out to pet it, if it’s not in the mood, its reaction is unmistakable: a swift tail flick, a low growl, or simply getting up and moving away. This action holds no malice; the cat is simply conveying a message: “Sorry, but now is not the time.” Meanwhile, our lives—as success-driven … Continue reading Paws and Reflect: The Power of a Purr-fect “No”
Staff Writer- Katie Thomas On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Gustavus Football team played against the No. 13 Bethel University Royals. Throughout the whole game, the Gusties gave it their all and fought hard, but they ended up losing 41–7. Bethel is known to be a very talented team and came out and proved it on Saturday; nevertheless, Gustavus did not go down without a … Continue reading Gusties Fight Hard in Home Opener
Staff Writer- Alayna Boe The Gustie Women’s Soccer team stayed on The Hill this weekend and competed hard against two teams on Saturday and Sunday; Sept. 20th, and 21st, 2025. Both games ended in 1-1 ties, but the fight did not lapse during these games. On Saturday, Gustavus faced off against St. Scholastica, and it was a hard-fought game. The Gusties had 28 shots compared … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Hits a Double Feature Weekend
Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team found success this past weekend, as they faced the Saints of St. Scholastica and finished the match with a resounding 6-1 victory. Many things were going right for the Gusties in the game, and the team continued to play efficiently and with poise. There was a strong distribution of scoring during the game, and it highlighted … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Cruising After 6-1 Win Against St. Scholastic
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