Finale Concert with Symphony and Wind Ochestra

Dr. Justin Knoepfel and Dr. James Patrick Miller will present the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra and the Gustavus Wind Orchestra in their season finale concert which will feature the winners of the Gustavus Concerto/Aria Competition. The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra is an impressive ensemble here at Gustavus. It features dedicated students from a wide variety of majors. It is an integral part of the performance of Christmas … Continue reading Finale Concert with Symphony and Wind Ochestra

ADIEU: Senior Studio Art Majors Exhibition 2018

As campus is getting ready to say goodbye to our 2018 seniors the Hillstrom Museum of Art, located in the basement of the Charles Jackson Campus Center, is one step ahead of the game. ADIEU: Senior Studio Art Majors Exhibition 2018 opened honors weekend (May 5) and will continue until after finals, ending on June 2, featuring the artwork of graduating seniors. Georgia Bebler, Sara … Continue reading ADIEU: Senior Studio Art Majors Exhibition 2018

Gustie of the Week – Darsa Donelan

In just a few short years as a physics professor at Gustavus, Dr. Darsa Donelan has become a pillar of the Gustie community. Her excellence in the physics field, dedication to her students, and altruistic engagement in campus life make Darsa stand out as an excellent professor. Between her roles as professor, adviser for Queers & Allies, A Moment of Magic, and the Society of … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Darsa Donelan

3OH!3 performs at this year’s Spring Concert: Gusties relive their thrilling middle school years with 3OH!3

This past Friday, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) put on their big concert, which happens every other year on the Gustavus campus. This year, CAB hired the band 3OH!3 to perform. The concert also included an opening act, Grayson DeWolfe, a local band. Most students were excited about the selection and those who attended the concert were even more happy with how it went. First-year … Continue reading 3OH!3 performs at this year’s Spring Concert: Gusties relive their thrilling middle school years with 3OH!3

Gusties clinch first playoff spot since 2008: Baseball defeats St. Thomas 6-1 in final regular season game

This season has been anything but normal for the Gustavus baseball team. In their inaugural season on their new turf field, the Gusties compiled a record of 19-16 overall and 11-9 in the conference. With an above .500 record, the Gusties clinched the sixth seed of the MIAC Playoffs. This is a rather large accomplishment, as the Gustavus baseball team will be making their first … Continue reading Gusties clinch first playoff spot since 2008: Baseball defeats St. Thomas 6-1 in final regular season game

Gusties secure 30th straight conference title: Mohanad Alhouni ranked top Division III singles player

The Gustavus men’s tennis team won its eighth-straight Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship on May 6, besting Carleton 5-3. The big win caps off an impressive end-of-season run for the Gusties who beat St. Thomas and St. John’s along with Macalester in the Semifinals, winning each match 9-0. Against St. Thomas on the 28th, the No. 6 ranked Gusties swept the Tommies in the team’s … Continue reading Gusties secure 30th straight conference title: Mohanad Alhouni ranked top Division III singles player

Women’s Tennis wins MIAC Playoffs: Five Gusties earn All-Conference Honors

After two convincing wins this past weekend, the Gustavus Women’s Tennis Team secured the MIAC Playoff Championship, and a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Gusties earned the No.1 seed going into the playoff tournament after winning the regular season title outright, and enjoyed a first round bye. In the second round, the Gusties were set to face the Bethel Royals, a team that they … Continue reading Women’s Tennis wins MIAC Playoffs: Five Gusties earn All-Conference Honors

Death of an idol

At eight years old, I picked up Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone for the first time. For Halloween that year, I dressed as Hermione Granger. My ninth birthday party was Harry Potter themed. I was first in line at Barnes & Noble for the midnight release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. During early high school, my room transformed into a Gryffindor paradise. … Continue reading Death of an idol