Men’s Soccer Cruising After 6-1 Win Against St. Scholastic

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

Mirror Ball Predictions: My Take on Season 34 of DWTS

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

Gustavus Volleyball Nets Two Victories

Staff Writer- Katie Thomas This past weekend, the Gustavus Women’s Volleyball team had a doubleheader. They traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, playing Cornell College in their first match and following up with Coe College in the second match. These two hard-fought victories not only added to their growing momentum but also extended their winning streak to an impressive 10-1 record. Their performance this weekend was … Continue reading Gustavus Volleyball Nets Two Victories

Women’s Golf Takes Fifth at D3 Classic

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe The Gustavus Women’s Golf Team hit the road over the weekend, looking to take on 17 other teams at the D3 Classic taking place in Hastings, MN. The tournament took place at Emerald Greens Golf Course, hosted by Gustavus Adolphus College. September 13th and 14th were the dates of this two-round tournament, where players baked in the heat, but the weather … Continue reading Women’s Golf Takes Fifth at D3 Classic

Gustavus Women’s Tennis Serves Wins

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Gustavus Women’s Tennis team kicked off its season this last weekend with the Gustavus Fall Invite. While this competition was an exhibition, the girls still appreciated going out to play and getting their season going. For the first-years, it was their opening experience playing for the Gustavus team. The upperclassmen were already well-acquainted with the double-edged sword of both a … Continue reading Gustavus Women’s Tennis Serves Wins

Taylor Jenkins Reid is a Storytelling Genuins

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter There may not have been a song of the summer, but for me, there was a definite book of the summer. And by no surprise, it was written by one of the most popular authors right now, Taylor Jenkins Reid. She is known for books such as Daisy Jones and the Six, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and Malibu Rising. … Continue reading Taylor Jenkins Reid is a Storytelling Genuins

The Mystery of Music and the Happy Hormone

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp I was driving back to campus last week from my home in Wisconsin, and I felt a bit subdued by the drive. And so, to mitigate my subdued state, I decided that some music was necessary, and I knew exactly what song I was going to play. As Laura Bell Bundy’s “So Much Better” from Legally Blonde blasted through my speakers … Continue reading The Mystery of Music and the Happy Hormone

In These Trying Times, Look to Rockwell’s Art

Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita As a kid, I never thought much of Norman Rockwell. The only illustration of his I could ever recall from memory was titled, Four Sporting Boys – Oh Yeah. And I never thought much of it. I saw it as a rather simplistic painting, and nothing extraordinary. In other words, his name was like a brush of wind to me; easy … Continue reading In These Trying Times, Look to Rockwell’s Art