How National Funding Cuts Will Affect Gustavus Students

Staff Writer- Emily Heins “I planned to run my experiment this summer,” a Sophomore Biology major said. “Now I don’t know if I’ll graduate with research experience or not.” This occurrence echoes a pattern: the National Institute of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and other funders have slashed or delayed a large share of grants for funding in 2024 and 2025, threatening opportunities for … Continue reading How National Funding Cuts Will Affect Gustavus Students

GoW: Jensi Jensen

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is student Jensi Jensen. Jensen is a Senior double-majoring in Math and Statistics with a minor in Music, and does a wide variety of activities across campus. Currently, Jensen works as a tour guide, runs as a short sprinter for the Gustavus Women’s Track and Field Team, sings as a soprano two in The Lucia … Continue reading GoW: Jensi Jensen

Family Weekend Musical Showcases

Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry This Sunday, Oct. 12, Gustavus music ensembles will fill Christ Chapel with vibrant celebrations of their hard work and talent this year. There are two opportunities to hear from student musicians. The 10:30 a.m. worship service will feature the Choir of Christ Chapel, Lucia Singers, Christ Chapel Ringers, Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz Lab Collective, and Gustavus Wind Symphony. At 1:30 p.m., … Continue reading Family Weekend Musical Showcases

Thrifting: The Sugar Coating our Identity

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp As I sit here trying to type this article on this sunny Nobel Conference Tuesday, I find it a little silly to talk about thrifting. All of these scholars from all over the nation—the world, really, are filling our campus with tons of extremely academic findings and astonishing information. How am I supposed to write an article about thrifting (although it … Continue reading Thrifting: The Sugar Coating our Identity

Mr. Smith Goes To Washington: The Most Relevant Film of The Decade

Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita Since joining The Gustavian Weekly, I’ve brainstormed sneaky ways to talk about old Hollywood films—my ultimate, favorite subject—and what better way to do this than to talk about a film that I recently watched: Mr Smith Goes To Washington. Of course, I’m not talking about this film just because it’s an old Hollywood film; I am talking about this film in … Continue reading Mr. Smith Goes To Washington: The Most Relevant Film of The Decade

Student Review of “The Life of a Showgirl” Album

Staff Writer- Lexi Thomas Taylor Swift just dropped her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, and I listened to it. I’m here to give my honest opinion on whether it is a bop or a flop! Taylor Swift’s new album was highly anticipated and awaited by fans, but as I checked my phone the morning after the album was released, I saw multiple people … Continue reading Student Review of “The Life of a Showgirl” Album

Family Weekend Returns for 2025

Staff Writer- Ethan LaLumiere Many families will arrive in St. Peter for the first time since move-in day for the annual Gustavus tradition of Family Weekend. It’s a chance for families to see each other for a weekend, which isn’t otherwise accessible to some students. The college plans events for the weekend on all three days for families to enjoy. Friday kicks off the weekend … Continue reading Family Weekend Returns for 2025

Nobel Speaker: Overconsumption of Sugar is a Mental Health Condition

Staff Writer- August Von Seth On Monday, Oct. 6th, Gustavus welcomes this year’s Nobel Conference speakers to campus. The annual scientific forum features lectures and panel discussions taking place in Christ Chapel. The theme for 2025 is sugar and the different ways scientists understand it. One of the speakers is Dr. Nicole Avena, Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and … Continue reading Nobel Speaker: Overconsumption of Sugar is a Mental Health Condition

Muse: a Devised Work Rooted in Nature

Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry Muse: A Devised Work Rooted in Nature is set to perform next weekend, Oct. 11th and 12th at 6 p.m. Muse is one of Gustavus’ most unconventional shows yet: it’s a walking play in the Arboretum, written entirely by the cast over the past five weeks. In collaboration with guest theatre company TigerLion Arts, the sixteen-member ensemble has been cleverly crafting … Continue reading Muse: a Devised Work Rooted in Nature