With Election Day just four days away, Minnesotans across the state are casting their ballots, and ballot processing has begun. With almost double the amount of early and absentee voting than 2016, over a million Minnesotans have already voted–and this includes many Gustavus students. If you haven’t voted yet, don’t worry! There is still plenty of time to make an informed vote. And if you … Continue reading Vote, Vote, Vote!
This week, we are taking a look back in time. Everytime we engage in an activity (like reading the paper!), we interact with a little piece of history. The Gustavian Weekly is no exception—the first publication of a college paper was in 1891, released at the commencement of that year’s graduating class. Published with help of the “Literary Circle” of Gustavus, the paper was called … Continue reading A Brief History of The Gustavian Weekly
Every fall, we’re struck with the beauty of trees revealing the pigments that are hidden all summer by chlorophyll, waiting to have their moment. Some of the campus trees have been around for many years, their roots remaining, even as the campus undergoes transformations around them. As you observe trees around campus, you may notice that some have plaques at the base. I’d encourage you … Continue reading The Tree-mendous Trees of Gustavus
Campus life continues to gear up with each passing day of the semester, and Gusties across campus are reuniting after six months of socially distanced learning. After quarantining, we’re all feeling socially deprived and are looking for ways to reconnect and catch up on what feels like “lost time.” Practicing safe-six can be hard when all we want to do is see everyone all at … Continue reading Safe-Six Socializing
Corinne Stremmel, ‘21 Editor-in-Chief My favorite fall activity is going for hikes and enjoying the fall leaves because I love seeing how the bright colors change throughout the season. Ben Wick, ‘21 Assistant Editor-in-Chief My favorite fall activity is drinking a Dunkin iced coffee and sitting down to edit photos! Liam Carr, ‘21 Entertainment Editor My favorite fall activity is making myself afraid of the … Continue reading Fall Favorites!
Since upperclassmen Gusties have been finally given the clearance to return to campus this weekend, it is brutally important that everyone remember to take safety precautions to avoid being sent home once again. While it’s pretty obvious that we should remember our masks, here are a few other things to remember when coming back to campus. One: Hand Sanitizer If you’ve always been one to … Continue reading Five Things to Remember When Returning to Campus
On March 29, 1998, Saint Peter was devastated by a F-3 tornado that destroyed homes, tore through the campus of Gustavus, and took one life. Almost twenty-two years later, Gustavus (and the entire world) has been forced to confront the novel coronavirus and the uneasy reality and uncertainty of the future. The tornado in 1998 had a major impact on the College, and of course, … Continue reading Unprecedented Events: 1998 Tornado, 2020 Coronavirus
Happy March, Gusties! In the United States, March is Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to celebrate the often-overlooked contributions of women in history and highlight their vital role in American society. Another important date, International Women’s Day, was observed recently on March 8. This day is recognized globally and acknowledges the social, political, economic, and cultural achievements of women. Both International Women’s Day and … Continue reading Women’s History Month: Notable Gustie Alumnae
Building Bridges is a student-led organization that aims to educate the Gustavus and the larger Saint Peter community on topics relating to social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. This conference encourages the community to open themselves up to the many injustices that plague our world and fight to make a change; it challenges the individual to show the world the power a single person—or working … Continue reading Building Bridges Over the Years
