Gustavus Football Triumphs Over St. Olaf Rivals: Gusties take home their first win of the season

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe After traveling to Northfield Oct. 11th, Gustavus Football faced off on the field against St. Olaf. A formidable opponent, the Gusties knew they would have to give it their best from both sides of the ball. Although the teams battled back and forth, the Gusties managed to pull away from the Oles to complete their first win of the season, also … Continue reading Gustavus Football Triumphs Over St. Olaf Rivals: Gusties take home their first win of the season

The Bite Me Tour: Concert Review

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter At only 25 years old singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp has had a very successful career. From being on Broadway to now selling out tours, she has done so much at such a young age. On Oct. 10th, I had the pleasure of attending the Minneapolis stop on the Bite Me tour at The Armory. This concert was a great time from start … Continue reading The Bite Me Tour: Concert Review

24601 is On My For Hugh Page

Staff Writer- Soph White If you’ve frequented the interwebs, you may have come upon the TikTok and Instagram page of Joey Morof, who is a content creator and self-described kombucha fanatic. Ultimately to say, this is mostly a random person who has entered your lives in a ‘loafable’ way. Get it? Loafable. Loaf.Stealing a loaf of bread! For those who do not understand what any … Continue reading 24601 is On My For Hugh Page

Lead Me Home: a Concert of Remembrance

Interim Editor in Chief- Colleen Coleman At 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30th in Christ Chapel, the Gustavus Choir will be performing with the award-winning National Lutheran Choir (NLC) in their Lead Me Home: A Concert of Remembrance concert series. Tickets can be found at https://www.nlca.com/lead-me-home, with Gustavus students, faculty, and staff able to attend for free. The NLC is a Twin Cities-based choir rooted in … Continue reading Lead Me Home: a Concert of Remembrance

Gustavus Faculty Speaks on AI Challenges

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill In our rapidly changing world, AI is becoming more and more of a concern for students and teachers alike, sparking difficult-to-answer questions. When is AI use acceptable? What are the limits of what it can do effectively? What about ethical concerns around AI? College campuses are understandably struggling to keep up with the shifting landscape of AI. Like teachers across the … Continue reading Gustavus Faculty Speaks on AI Challenges

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

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

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

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

Faculty Shop Talk with Dr. Lucie Holmgreen

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill A college professor’s most obvious job is, of course, teaching. And many students only see this side of their professors. But college professors are often at the forefront of research: creating their own studies, writing papers, and/or presenting at conferences. Of course, Gustavus professors are no exception.A series of events called Faculty Shop Talks allows Gustie professors to present their explorations … Continue reading Faculty Shop Talk with Dr. Lucie Holmgreen