Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Music has been rather boring lately. When riding on the bus to a swim meet lately, I realized the truth, the comeback of modern music, through watching Pitch Perfect. Anna Kendrick’s voice filled my spirit with whimsy and joy. Bumper and the Treblemakers are gallivanting around the stage while singing covers of songs. “The Riff Off” (also known as the most … Continue reading Aca-Awesome: GAC Acapella Making a Comeback?
Staff Writer- Bao Vu Over this past weekend, Valentine’s Day came and went, but the Season of Love is still upon us. To continue to embrace your inner romantic, grab your pen and paper—we’re going to learn about Valentine’s traditions around the world. England: The British believe that on Valentine’s Day, birds find their mates. Thanks to the poet Geoffrey Chaucer, this belief has become … Continue reading How the Season of Love is Celebrated Around the World
Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita If you owned a Nintendo 3DS as a child, you may be familiar with a wacky game called Tomodachi Life. Released in the United States back in 2014, it’s a game where you create and manage your own characters (referred to as Miis) on a small island, and essentially watch them interact with one another in silly and unexpected ways. For … Continue reading Tomadachi Life: Living the Dream Will be the Best Nintendo Game of the Year
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry The Arboretum is excited to host its annual Maple Pancake Brunch & Learn on Saturday, Feb. 28 in the Interpretive Center. The event will feature a full pancake breakfast buffet including pancakes, eggs, bacon, real maple syrup, fruit, and juice. After brunch, participants will learn how to make maple syrup in their backyard. Maple syrup production happens every year in the … Continue reading Maple Syrup Season Hits the Aboretum
Staff Writer- Cora Hess This week’s Gustie of the Week is Eva McClelland. As she comes to a close on her final year at Gustavus, Senior McClelland, a double major in Religion and Sociology/Anthropology, is involved throughout campus. Outside of classes, McClelland keeps herself busy as a member of the Gustavus Choir, Delta Phi Omega, Legacy A Cappella, Sunday Worship Community, and as a worker … Continue reading GoW: Eva McClelland
Staff Writer- Shy Lee As people may have noticed recently, the library staff and President John Volin launched the Great Gustie Read, involving recurring weekly events called Drop Everything and Read (DEAR), Tea Tuesdays, and Community Lunch and Learn. For the Great Gustie Read, the book The Good Life was sent out to all staff and students of Gustavus. DEAR is hosted from 11:30 a.m. … Continue reading Great Gustie Read Unites Campus Community
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Spring Break is coming up in a little over a week. This five-day break is a much-anticipated time for relaxation. Student plans for Spring Break range from trips outside the country to heading home and spending time with family and friends. Most people are looking forward to the opportunity to relax and forget about homework. Not everyone is looking to just … Continue reading What are Gusties Doing for Spring Break?
Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle The ninth anniversary of Student Press Freedom Day, created by The Student Press Law Center, will be on Feb. 26, 2026. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Resilience in Action.” As the independent news source for Gustavus Adolphus College, The Gustavian Weekly would like to celebrate this day and the important work done by our own students, as well … Continue reading The Gustavian Weekly Celebrates Student Press Freedom Day
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Staff Writer- Alayna Boe Battling until the very end, and then some, the Gustavus Men’s hockey team fell to Saint John’s University in overtime on Saturday, Feb. 7th. This was a hard-fought game for both teams and was at a standstill for over a period. This game was a turning point for the Gusties and broke their win streak of 12 games. The final score … Continue reading Men’s Hockey Falls to St. John’s
