Olivia Rodrigo Has Yet, Another Perfect Album

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter The third album in a musician’s career is notably an unexpected time, and oftentimes when the initial built-up hype begins to fade. It is hard for artists to keep the momentum going after two successful albums. This is also due to the fact that frequently on the third album artists choose to switch up their style and try out a new … Continue reading Olivia Rodrigo Has Yet, Another Perfect Album

Fall Semester at a Glance for Fellow Gusties

Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Welcome back Gusties! This fall semester is filled with lots of fun activities! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, especially with the events we have coming up!!  Before we begin this super cool and important article, make sure you have lounge! This is the new app to organize campus activities and meet more people! It is how … Continue reading Fall Semester at a Glance for Fellow Gusties

A Definitive Ranking of the Academic Buildings

Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen Photo credits: Hailey Mueller The school year at Gustavus is finally underway. I hope you enjoyed your homework-less summer, because now you need to gear up to study. Where better to study than one of the many academic buildings on campus? As a sophomore with some experience, I will guide you through a comprehensive list of academic buildings, so you can … Continue reading A Definitive Ranking of the Academic Buildings

Gustavus Welcomes lounge

Staff Writer- Annie Garbers Photo credits: Fin Gustafson This school year, a new platform for student activities has been introduced to Gustavus; you may have noticed the eye-catching pink and white posters lining residence hall walls and decorating bulletin boards around campus.  Launched in 2025, lounge was specifically designed to connect student organizations and build stronger, more engaged campus communities, as stated on its official … Continue reading Gustavus Welcomes lounge

GoW: Laura Sunnarborg

Staff Writer- Cora Hess Photo credits: August Marcusen The first Gustie of the Week of the 2026-2027 academic school year is Senior Laura Sunnarborg. As she begins her final year at Gustavus, Sunnarborg has thoroughly involved herself on campus. She is a member of the Cross Country and Track and Field team, the Student Senate Co-President, the Model United Nations Co-President, the Gustavus Empowered Leaders … Continue reading GoW: Laura Sunnarborg

Tales from Abroad: Jenna Anderson

News Editor- Jenna Anderson This spring, I happened upon the opportunity to study abroad in Prague. As someone who never expected studying abroad to be part of their college experience, I was surprised how quickly it became one of the best things I’ve ever done. My original plan was to study profile writing in a small village in Italy. I had already paid and met … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: Jenna Anderson

Controversial Cameras Flock to Campus

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Photo credits: Anyah Moffett One of today’s most controversial issues concerns the ubiquitous traffic cameras across the United States: Flock cameras. Flock’s system has become so controversial that people are removing or sabotaging these cameras.  What is Flock? How does it impact our state and city? And how are cameras and surveillance being used on our own campus?  According to the … Continue reading Controversial Cameras Flock to Campus

Mahkato Wacipi

Staff Writer- August von Seth On Sept. 18th through 20th, the Mdewakanton Association will organize its annual Mahkato Wacipi, a festive event held in Dakota Wokiksuye Makoce Park (Land of Memories Park), Mankato. The event is designed to commemorate the executions of 38 Dakota combatants who fought in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.  The six-week armed conflict caused hundreds of deaths on both sides, settlers … Continue reading Mahkato Wacipi