Staff Writer- Mary Athorp The big news in my household this past week was that my parents bought a camper. It was pretty adorable, actually. My dad showed pictures of the “new toy” to practically everyone—he even got his phone out at Walmart to show some friends. Let me be clear, I am very excited too. I jumped right in on conversations about all of … Continue reading The Perfect Summer for a Road Trip
Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Maybe this is a completely biased report about how much my own dad means to me, but I think there is something to be said about girl dads. Then again, this is the opinion section. What even is a girl dad? The concept of the girl dad, while not originated by Kobe Bryant, was promoted heavily through his famous quote about … Continue reading Girl Dads: Top Tier Humans
Features Editor- Eric Hofer Southern Minnesota is home to many unique species, though one of the most easily overlooked is very near to home for many of us. Of course, we are talking about the Gustavus Student, also known by their scientific name of Studierma Gustivae. Students are native to a small hill overlooking the Minnesota River Valley, living in a habitat closely monitored by … Continue reading Observing the Student in their Natural Habitat
Staff Writer- Cora Hess As the last month of the school year settles in, students have prepared their short films for the only film festival that is hosted by and for Gustavus students. This year will mark the second year of the Film Festival on The Hill and it will be held at 7:00 p.m. on April 14th in Wallenberg Auditorium. Students submitted their short … Continue reading Students Showcase at Film Fest on the Hill
Variety Editor- Colleen Coleman This week’s Gustie of the Week is Dr. Amy Vizenor, Grace and Bertil Pehrson Endowed Associate Professor of Education. Vizenor has been with the Education Department since 2001, starting as Admissions and Field Experience Coordinator and teaching courses as needed. After briefly leaving to finish her doctoral dissertation and support her growing family, she has been at Gustavus full-time since 2009, … Continue reading GOW: Amy Vizenor
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry This weekend, the Asian Student Union’s (ASU) annual Asian Night Market is back for an evening of food, entertainment, and culture. Students, families, friends, and staff are welcome to join the cultural showcase from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 11th, in Lund Arena. Asian Night Market is designed to feel like an actual night market. “We want people … Continue reading Asian Student Union Hosts Asian Night Market
Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen At 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held in Lund Green. This year’s events include a message from Chaplain Ben Hilding, tabling from a variety of student organizations, a Chuck Norris contest, and the Luminaria Ceremony at 9:00 p.m. The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a community-based voluntary health organization dedicated … Continue reading Relay for Life Raises Funds for Cancer Research
Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle As artificial intelligence availability and usage increases globally and at Gustavus, the campus has been navigating how to address concerns and issues arising from it. A special committee, composed of faculty and students, was created last summer to develop a document of principles to outline shared institutional values regarding AI. On Feb. 23, 2026, Student Senate passed a vote to … Continue reading Student Senate Reworks AI Guiding Principles
Staff Writer- August von Seth On Friday, April 17th, Dr. John C. Volin will be inaugurated as the 18th president of Gustavus Adolphus College. His swearing in will consist of four parts, three of which taking place the day of: the Inauguration Symposium at 9 a.m. in Björling Recital Hall, the Community Lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, and the Inauguration … Continue reading Gustavus Inaugurates 18th President
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