International Festival Showcases Student Cultures

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill While located in a small midwestern town, Gustavus Adolphus College still contains a diverse set of cultures and nationalities. This upcoming Friday, many of these cultures will be on full display at the International Festival, hosted by the International Cultures Club.  From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Gustavus students will showcase the culture of their nation or heritage. … Continue reading International Festival Showcases Student Cultures

Minnesota State Grant Experiencing Shortfall

Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen On April 15th, 2026, the Minnesota Senate Higher Education Committee proposed an omnibus higher education appropriations bill for the 2025-2026 session. This bill included Senate File 4638, which provides supplemental funding for the state grant program, appropriating $131 million in fiscal year 2027. The Minnesota State Grant is a need-based financial aid program for Minnesota residents attending eligible private colleges and … Continue reading Minnesota State Grant Experiencing Shortfall

Spring Semester Sets on the Hill

Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle As the 2025-26 school year comes to a close, the Gustavian Weekly would like to thank our readers and fellow Gusties for their support, as well as reflect on the year as covered by our student newspaper.  I accepted the position of Editor in Chief last spring, following the graduation of previous Editor in Chief, Mel Pardock ‘25. While I … Continue reading Spring Semester Sets on the Hill

Longie Wins Gustie Spring Classic Tournament

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Gustavus Women’s Golf team went to Hastings, Minnesota, this last weekend to host the two-day Gustie Spring Classic. There were a total of 11 competing teams out in Hastings playing at the Emerald Greens Golf Course. With this being the first spring tournament for the team since the conclusion of the fall season, they were excited and looking forward to … Continue reading Longie Wins Gustie Spring Classic Tournament

Gustavus Baseball Battles Bethel

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe At their home turf, the Gustavus Adolphus Men’s Baseball team hosted Bethel University in a doubleheader. Both of these games tested the Gusties and their grit.  In the first game, Bethel came out swinging and marked six hits and six runs on the board. This initial scoring did not put the Gusties down, but forced them to overcome the adversity and … Continue reading Gustavus Baseball Battles Bethel

No. 18 Women’s Tennis Sweeps Weekend

Sports Editor- Liv White The Women’s Tennis team played four matches this past weekend with a contingent traveling to Wisconsin to face UW-River Falls and UW-Stout and a group in Northfield facing MIAC opponents St. Olaf and St. Kate’s.  On Saturday April 11th, Gusties competed in River Falls, Wisconsin. The Gusties first match was played against UW-River Falls. Sophomore Rika Cross and Senior Madison Packer … Continue reading No. 18 Women’s Tennis Sweeps Weekend

The Disney to Pop Icon Pipeline

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter As someone who grew up watching Disney Channel shows like Girl Meets World and Bizaardvark, it has been fascinating to turn on the radio and hear girls who starred in those shows dominate the pop charts. This, of course, is not a new thing, as singers such as Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, and Miley Cyrus all got their start on Disney … Continue reading The Disney to Pop Icon Pipeline

AI in Your Inbox

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp Artificial intelligence certainly inspires a lot of heated debates these days—especially in academia. Some people encourage its use as a tool, while others discourage its use entirely. Gustavus is no stranger to discussions about AI.  If we look back to the 2024-25 school year, there was a massive controversy regarding an AI software pitched by admissions that allowed prospective Gusties to … Continue reading AI in Your Inbox

Gustie Guide to Getting Through the Next Few Weeks

Staff Writer- Bao Vu Does anyone else feel like March went by at 0.5x speed, but April feels like 2x, or is it just me? I still couldn’t believe there are only two weeks left. I guess, now, you’re probably swamped with assignments, exams, concerts, or recitals (because I am too!). Getting through these final weeks of the school year has never been easy. Burnout … Continue reading Gustie Guide to Getting Through the Next Few Weeks