Features Editor- Eric Hofer Gordon Parks 1970: Creativity Gordon Parks was an African American photographer and filmmaker who used his talents to document poverty, racism, and the African American experience. He broke racial barriers as a Black photographer for high-fashion magazines through his work with Vogue and became one of the first major Black Hollywood directors with the release of his semi-autobiographical movie, The Learning … Continue reading Notable Nobel Conference Speakers

Features Editor- Eric Hofer Due to a recent surge in applications and interest in Gustavus Adolphus College, Admissions staff have begun to brainstorm ideas that would allow for all prospective students to have the classic Gustavus experience. After much deliberation, Gustavus is happy to announce their plan to begin franchising Gustavus Adolphus College locations across the country for prospective entrepreneurs.  “We’re thrilled to be cooperating … Continue reading Gustavus Announces Plan to Franchise College*

Features Editor- Eric Hofer Melva Lind Interpretive Center In 1953, Melva Lind came to Gustavus as a French professor and Dean of Students. She worked at several colleges as a French professor and as Associate in Higher Education for the American Association of University Women in Washington D.C. Later that same year, she used her role as Dean of Students to aid in overturning the … Continue reading The Namesakes of Gustavus Buildings

Features Editor- Eric Hofer Photo credits: Anyah Moffett Recently, archaeologists have unearthed the remains of what is believed to be an ancient civilization, which, according to translations of several ancient placards, was named Gustavus Adolphus College. Experts believe that there were once nearly 2,000 people living in these buildings, with the main focus of the settlement being on advancement of education and future career prospects.  … Continue reading The Lost Civilization of Gustavus Adolphus College

Features Editor- Eric Hofer Eric Norelius 1862-1863 Eric Norelius founded the school that would later become Gustavus in 1862 in Red Wing, Minnesota as a division of his church. Just a few months later he had thirty students studying under him with his large collection of books serving as the college’s first official library. After resigning as president, he went on to establish the Vasa … Continue reading The Presidents Who Built Gustavus

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

Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle On Tuesday, Students for Life tabled in the campus center, bringing awareness to the prolife movement. Students for Life tabled once previously in the fall semester, which has sparked campus debate and deliberation around the topic of reproductive healthcare and abortion. “The goal of tabling is to kind of put ourselves on the map…to let people know it’s something that … Continue reading Pro-Life Tabling Sparks Debate on Campus

Features Editor- Eric Hofer Each year, more and more students run late to class. A student who shows up to class five minutes early in their freshman year may end up getting to class five minutes late by their senior year. Professors have had enough and decided to unite together to put a stop to it by replacing the current cement sidewalks with moving sidewalks, … Continue reading Gustavus Replaces Walkways with Moving Sidewalks

Features Editor- Eric Hofer The vernal equinox is here, with March 20th marking the official start of spring. However, with nearly nine inches of snow dumped on Gustavus over the course of a weekend, it’s not unreasonable to feel as if we’re right back in the middle of winter. The grass is buried, the air freezes your skin, and the sidewalks keep threatening to slip … Continue reading Fake Spring Strikes Again

Features Editor- Eric Hofer (This is an entirely fictional and satirical article) With the turn of the month, love fills the cold winter air at Gustavus once again. In addition to the staple February traditions on the hill, ranging from paper hearts around the campus to sending those you love cans of Crush, Dining Services is excited to roll out a new tradition. To celebrate … Continue reading Cafeteria to Undergo Fine Dining Transformation