In the future, Jol hopes to have a career where she can educate young people about climate change.

Gustie of the Week: Brianna Jol

Junior Biology and Environmental Studies Double major and Geographic Information Systems Minor Brianna “Bri”Jol is an avid environmental sustainability advocate and active student on the Gustavus campus. Jol is involved in various organizations, including the Environmental Action Coalition, the Nobel Planning Committee, the Building Bridges planning team as a member working for Public Relations Outreach, in the Arboretum as a student worker, with Gustie Greeters … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Brianna Jol

Baring serves as a plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit Juliana vs. United States.

Gustie of the Week: Nathan Baring

Nathan Baring is a first-year Political Science and Biology double major who is one of the twenty plaintiffs of Juliana vs. United States, a national youth climate lawsuit first filed in 2015. He and twenty other plaintiffs are represented by the non-profit organization, Our Children’s Trust, which has filed several lawsuits against all levels of government, arguing how they have been infringing on youths’ and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Nathan Baring

Advice for the floundering first-year (5/10/19)

Dear First-years, Finals are coming up fast. You might be stressed out, busy, and even worse‒you might be really sick of your roommate, and now you’re avoiding your dorm and have no place to study. Have no fear, dear first-years, this happens to the best of us. Here are my top five favorite places to study when you don’t want to be in your room. … Continue reading Advice for the floundering first-year (5/10/19)

Raise your voices for equality

Feminism calls for equality. Equality for all genders (inclusive of men) in the social, political, and economic sphere. However, being called a “Feminist” is not even a compliment in today’s world. I’d say Feminism might even be the new ‘F-word’. Before reading on with this article, I want you to question yourself. What do you think Feminism is? A reason why this ideology has gained … Continue reading Raise your voices for equality

Gusties weigh in on MAYDAY!

When interviewed by Roshini Rajkumar during the MAYDAY! Conference keynote address, Thomas Friedman identified three prerequisites for peace: (1) a benign hegemon, (2) robust international commerce, and (3) presence of democracy. This liberal peace agenda–one based on western state institutions and market-based reforms–is more likely to induce further violence than even bring about negative peace or the absence of war. Friedman claimed that since the … Continue reading Gusties weigh in on MAYDAY!

Gusties weigh in on MAYDAY!

The topic of this year’s MAYDAY! Conference focused on the ongoing attacks against journalists, the media, and their role as “the strongest guardians sustaining peace and human rights in our world.” The keynote speaker for this year’s conference was Thomas Friedman. Outside of being an internationally recognized journalist for his decades-long career with The New York Times and a best-selling author, Friedman is highly controversial … Continue reading Gusties weigh in on MAYDAY!

Gusties place first at Bobby Krig Invitational: Junior Ben Hauge earns Athlete of the Week honors

After a second place finish at the St. John’s Invite on April 27-28, the Gustavus Men’s Golf Team returned home to host the Bobby Krig Invitational for their final event of the season this past weekend from May 3-4.  That Friday and Saturday, the Gusties welcomed a quadrangular that included St. Thomas, Bethel, and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to Le Sueur Country Club. Coming … Continue reading Gusties place first at Bobby Krig Invitational: Junior Ben Hauge earns Athlete of the Week honors

Sophomore Kourtney Kulseth leads the pack during the 3000M Steeplechase at the Drake Alternative meet.

Track and Field takes on Drake and MSU meets: Men and women’s teams compete two consecutive weekends

The past couple weeks have been very busy for both the Gustavus Men and Women’s Track and Field teams, competing in two meets with a variety of difficult opponents. On April 26, both the men and women’s programs hosted the Drake Alternative meet, the lone home-meet of the season. There were a variety of teams involved, with only a handful being from the MIAC. Competing … Continue reading Track and Field takes on Drake and MSU meets: Men and women’s teams compete two consecutive weekends