Nobel Speaker Advocates for Sugar Tax

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

Faculty Pot-Pourri: Professors Love to Play Too

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill This Saturday, three Gustavus music department faculty will gather to perform a recital, titled Faculty Pot-pourri. The recital is free and open to the public, but the primary audience is Gustavus students.The performance will take place in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on Saturday, September 27th. The recital will also be livestreamed on the Gustavus Music Department’s YouTube channel. Yumiko Oshima-Ryan, a professor, … Continue reading Faculty Pot-Pourri: Professors Love to Play Too

St. Peter Faces Healthcare Strain as Mayo Clinic Shuts Its Doors

Staff Writer- Emily Heins As of recently, the Mayo Clinic has announced that they are shutting down six small-town clinics throughout southeastern Minnesota and relocating to larger cities. These towns include Saint Peter, Belle Plaine, Caledonia, and Montgomery. The decision came as a shock to many Saint Peter residents, especially given the city’s history with Mayo, dating back to Dr. W.W. Mayo’s first practice, just … Continue reading St. Peter Faces Healthcare Strain as Mayo Clinic Shuts Its Doors

GoW: Angela Erickson

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Director of Alumni Parent Engagement, Angela Erickson. In her role in the advancement office, Erickson helps alumni parents and friends of Gustavus connect with one another and stay “in the know” about what is happening on campus. She also connects alumni to programs and events that are relevant and supportive to them, as well … Continue reading GoW: Angela Erickson

Farm to Table: All About Big Hill Farm

Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry On the corner of campus by the soccer fields, Big Hill Farm is Gustavus’ one-acre, student-run microfarm. Students make all the decisions about what to plant and how to plant it, ultimately selling produce back to Dining Services, where it makes its way to students’ plates. This fall, the farm team is busy working on crop harvesting, bed prep for fall, … Continue reading Farm to Table: All About Big Hill Farm

Update from United: Gustie Pantry

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

The Milk Kid vs. The Water Kid

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

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

Paws and Reflect: The Power of a Purr-fect “No”

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”

Audrey Hobart’s Debut Album is Perfection

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Creating a perfect album is a demanding task, even as an established musician. Creating an album that is the perfect blend of upbeat and reflective while telling a cohesive story takes a lot of work. And even more so when it is a debut album and a musician is stepping out on the scene for the first time. That being said, … Continue reading Audrey Hobart’s Debut Album is Perfection