Traditions are a large part of a Gustavus experience, from traying down Old Main Hill to taking pictures at the Gustavus Entrance sign to eating Frost Your Owns. The traditions we have adapted over the years are something that a majority of the campus population can participate in. However, there are also new traditions developing that have been created by different groups of current students … Continue reading Unique Gustie Traditions

Snow has started to accumulate around The Hill and the temperature has started to drop, which means it’s time to either curl up in a warm room or make the trek outside to find something to do in the snow during December and January. There are a wide variety of activities to keep winter-lovers busy in the Mankato/Saint Peter area during the chilly months. The … Continue reading Walking in a Gustie Wonderland

When students are asked “Why did you come to Gustavus?” a common response is “I loved the feeling of community.” It is one of our five core values clearly printed on a pillar in the Evelyn Young Dining Room. What happens when something on campus could be destroying that sense of community? Confession sites and mobile apps have become a popular trend within the last … Continue reading Yik, Yak, Yuk?: Being anonymous gives students a sense of power that doesn’t always help the community

While friends are posting throwback pictures, reminiscing on the past, we sometimes forget how fast time goes. In 2004, most current college students were in the prime of elementary school, sometimes unaware of the world around them. For example, while most elementary schoolers were learning ABCs and the layers of the Earth’s crust, Facebook was being launched at Harvard University and the Summer Olympics were … Continue reading Blast From the Past: A look at pop culture, politics, and Gustavus news from 10 years ago

  Sweater weather is upon us. It’s the time of year for haunted houses, apple picking, watching leaves turn colors, dropping to the ground, and jumping into giant leaf piles (5). There are also plenty of attractions around Southern Minnesota to entertain yourself with. Go get scared through the Haunted Mazes at ValleyScare in Shakopee (3) or check out the fall landscape at Minneopa State Park … Continue reading What should you do this Fall: Fall-themed activities within an hour drive of campus.

Students and alumni often say that Gustavus will always have a special place in their heart. Usually, it’s four years that people remember for the rest of their lives because of the friends they’ve met, professors that have taught life lessons, involvement in activities, and being immersed in the Gustavus culture. After graduation, most Gusties will go their separate ways, to attend grad school, find … Continue reading Gustavus Alumni: Where are they now?