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
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
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
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
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”
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
Staff Writer- Alayna Boe The Gustie Women’s Soccer team stayed on The Hill this weekend and competed hard against two teams on Saturday and Sunday; Sept. 20th, and 21st, 2025. Both games ended in 1-1 ties, but the fight did not lapse during these games. On Saturday, Gustavus faced off against St. Scholastica, and it was a hard-fought game. The Gusties had 28 shots compared … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Hits a Double Feature Weekend
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
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Staff Writer- Katie Thomas On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Gustavus Football team played against the No. 13 Bethel University Royals. Throughout the whole game, the Gusties gave it their all and fought hard, but they ended up losing 41–7. Bethel is known to be a very talented team and came out and proved it on Saturday; nevertheless, Gustavus did not go down without a … Continue reading Gusties Fight Hard in Home Opener
