Choirs wrap up the year with spring concert

After months of preparation, the Department of Music is ready to end this year’s choir programs on a high note. The Gustavus Choir Spring Concert conducted by Gregory Aune and Brandon Dean will be performed on May 6 at 3:30 p.m. at Christ Chapel and can also be viewed online via livestream. This performance will unite a number of choir groups on campus: The Gustavus … Continue reading Choirs wrap up the year with spring concert

Professor Emeritus returns to star in ‘King Lear’

King Lear is the story of an elderly king faced with his own mortality and the task of dividing his kingdom amongst his three daughters. The titular King Lear’s fantasy of a smooth transition of power soon crumbles before him as he banishes his youngest daughter before his two elder daughters betray his confidence. They remove Lear from any of the power he attempts to … Continue reading Professor Emeritus returns to star in ‘King Lear’

Gustie of the Week – Katherine Aney

Before she became a double major in mathematics and biochemistry, junior Katherine Aney of Rochester, Minnesota had no idea how big of a role science would play in her life. But all of that changed when she talked to a professor from Gustavus. “I can pinpoint the exact moment when I fell in love with the biology and the human genome.” Katherine said. “I was … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Katherine Aney

Softball wins four straight in MIAC play: Gusties improve record to 19-11

The Gustavus Softball team is on a roll this week, notching two straight sweeps against MIAC opponents.  The Gusties allowed just one run across four games, and improved their record to 19-11 (6-6 MIAC).  The Gusties are in the heart of conference play and last Thursday marked their first sweep, as they won two straight games against St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN. In the … Continue reading Softball wins four straight in MIAC play: Gusties improve record to 19-11

Nonconference play ends for Men’s Tennis: No. 31 Gusties drop match to No. 5 University of Chicago

The No. 31 Gustavus Men’s Tennis Team faced a tough test when they faced off against No. 5 University of Chicago on April 9. The Gusties lost 6-3 to conclude their nonconference play and move to 20-8 on the season. Junior Mohanad Alhouni won in the first spot of singles, and both Sophomore Chase Johnson and Freshman Yassine Derbani also won in the fourth and … Continue reading Nonconference play ends for Men’s Tennis: No. 31 Gusties drop match to No. 5 University of Chicago

Women’s golf places second at Bethel: Meierhenry earns second Athlete-of-the-Week Award

After impressive performances in their last two invites, the Gusties earned some attention within the conference and at the national level. The regional rankings were released on April 14th by the NCAA and Gustavus was listed as No. 5 in the Midwest region and No. 21 overall. On April 14th, the women’s golf team teed off at the Bethel invite for its second invite of … Continue reading Women’s golf places second at Bethel: Meierhenry earns second Athlete-of-the-Week Award

An Alum Reflects on Off-Campus Living

Only once in my 52 years on this planet have I been fortunate enough to live on Main Street, America.  That would be my senior year at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, living in an apartment just off Minnesota Avenue. It didn’t happen overnight and it didn’t happen without forethought and planning. Working as a bus driver for the St. Peter school district, … Continue reading An Alum Reflects on Off-Campus Living

Where Are the Patriots?

We are at war, and Republicans are asleep at the wheel. In the past several years, Russia has mounted a war of disinformation on Western liberal democracy. It has become clear that Kremlin meddling extends far beyond the 2016 U.S. presidential election; it is an all-out assault on the West. The same toxic combination of fake news websites, social media bots, and Twitter trolls that … Continue reading Where Are the Patriots?