Gusties Give Thanks During Gustie Gratitude Week

Staff Writer- August von Seth Throughout next week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Office of Advancement will be facilitating Gustie Gratitude Week in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, an initiative that allows students to express appreciation to those who help them complete their higher education. Concretely, students are welcome to send Gustie Gratitude Grams to individuals—particularly those on campus—who they feel are supporting … Continue reading Gusties Give Thanks During Gustie Gratitude Week

Freezing SNAP Funds Affects Gustavus Community

Interim Editor in Chief- Colleen Coleman Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown as of Oct. 1st, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP,) a government initiative made to help individuals with low or no income maintain adequate nutrition and health, had its benefits cut on Nov. 1st. Colloquially known as food stamps, SNAP was started in 1939 during the Great Depression to help support those experiencing … Continue reading Freezing SNAP Funds Affects Gustavus Community

Talking About Fight Club

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter I am what you may consider to be a film nerd. I have taken many film classes, and I enjoy learning about behind-the-scenes facts from my favorite films. That being said, there does tend to be a certain kind of film I lean towards and expect myself to enjoy. That does not mean that I simply do not watch other genres … Continue reading Talking About Fight Club

Women’s Cross Country Captures Third

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams competed this last weekend, Saturday, Nov. 1st, in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Championship. The MIAC race took place at the Highland 9 Cross Country Trailhead at Hamline University in St. Paul. The Men’s team would take 5th place out of 11th, with a score of 121. The Women’s team took 3rd place … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country Captures Third

Men’s Soccer Earns Seventh Shutout Win

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe Ending their regular season with a victory, the Gustavus Men’s Soccer Team is seeking to find its way to the MIAC Conference championship. The last regular-season game for these men was on the road in Winona, Minnesota. This 3-0 sweep was against the Saint Mary’s University Cardinals on Saturday, Nov. 1st. Winning this game was quintessential in the road to the … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Earns Seventh Shutout Win

Google Calendar: a Villain in Disguise or Organizational Gold?

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp You know it, you’ve seen it, it pops up on your phone every hour with a friendly little reminder to go to your next class or practice: it’s Google Calendar.  Recently, I was color-coding the various events and responsibilities on my own Google Calendar, and I began to think about how, say, three years ago, Google Calendar wasn’t really on my … Continue reading Google Calendar: a Villain in Disguise or Organizational Gold?

First Forward+ Week Celebrates First Generation Students

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Every student at Gustavus has had a different experience. Different families, schools, fields of study, and life experiences contribute to their experience of their time at college. First Forward+ Week is an event celebrating the diversity of experiences at Gustavus Adolphus College. It highlights first-generation students (those whose parents haven’t completed a college degree), adoptees, internationals, multilingual students, and more.  First … Continue reading First Forward+ Week Celebrates First Generation Students

Gustavus History: Wahlstrom Hall

Features Editor: Eric Hofer Throughout Gustavus’ history, many buildings have come and gone. However, the housing selection has remained largely unchanged, with the exception of renovations and the additions of new residential halls. The only residence hall to be decommissioned and demolished (without the aid of the tornado) is Wahlstrom Hall, which had been in use from 1947 to its demolition in 2005. It was … Continue reading Gustavus History: Wahlstrom Hall

Gustavus Mentoring Program Kicks Off for 2025

Staff Writer- Ethan Lalumiere The Gustavus Mentoring Program officially kicked off with a banquet on Thursday, Nov. 6th, from 6:00 to 7:30 in Alumni Hall.  “The mentoring program here at Gustavus is where we connect students with Gustavus alumni that are in the field or industry that the student is wanting to go into. It’s a great way for students to learn from somebody that’s … Continue reading Gustavus Mentoring Program Kicks Off for 2025

Advising Day Provides Support for Students

Staff Writer- August von Seth On Wednesday, Nov. 12th, classes held between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. will be cancelled to make room for Advising Day, a series of events primarily organized to aid students in their academic and professional development. Most departments at Gustavus will participate in one form or another, hosting a variety of attractions, including workshops, talks, and games—all unique to each … Continue reading Advising Day Provides Support for Students