Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Last December, Lisa Heldke, a Gustavus philosophy professor, gave a talk at the University of Milan concerning her recent book Parasitic Personhood and the Ontology of Eating. “Ontology,” according to the Oxford Languages’ Dictionary means “the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being.” Heldke’s book (and subsequent lecture) concerns how human existence correlates in many ways with parasitism.  “Basically, … Continue reading Lisa Heldke Reflects on Speech at Milan University

News Editor- Jenna Anderson Gustavus is once again hosting the MAYDAY! Peace Conference. The 2026 theme is “250 Years of Democracy? Revisiting the Declaration of Independence, 1776–2026.” This event will take place from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Feb. 25th in Alumni Hall. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend. “The format of the conference is a brief faculty keynote followed by a panel discussion. … Continue reading MAYDAY! Peace Conference Inspires Conversations

Staff Writer- August von Seth Anna Brandt Starting next academic year in the Fall, select Gustavus students will have the right to bring their pets to a designated residence hall. The pilot program, which was announced in Jan., will be restricted to returning students in their second, third, or fourth year of college. As stated in a community-wide email from college president John Volin, participants … Continue reading Pet-Friendly Housing Program to Pilot Next Year

News Editor- Jenna Anderson This Monday, Feb. 2nd, the Punxsutawney Phil of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, came out of hiding to deliver the horrendous news of an already arguably horrendous winter: six more weeks of this freezing weather. Upon receiving this news, the Gustavian Weekly decided to find out how Gustavus students really feel about the winter weather and dive deeper into their thoughts about Punxsutawney Phil. … Continue reading Punxsatawney Phil Exposed

Staff Writer- August von Seth Caden Riga Submissions are now open to Firethorne, an annual collection of artistic works created by Gustavus students. Over a period spanning two weeks, anyone attending the college is invited to fill out an online form containing their original artwork for review and a chance to be featured in the journal’s Spring edition. Associate English professor and editor-in-chief of Firethorne, … Continue reading Firethorne Student Journal Accepting Submissions

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Soren Sackreiter On Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, Gustavus, co-sponsored by the Environmental Action Coalition, will be hosting a film screening and Q&A, featuring the documentary Dakota 38+2 and Gustavus’s Dakota Elder-in-Residence, Wilfrid Keeble. There will be two showings located in the Wallenberg Auditorium, one from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and one from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. “The film is the … Continue reading Gustavus Hosts Dakota 38+2 Screening

Staff Writer- August von Seth Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle Soren Sackreiter On Jan. 16th, Gustavus President John Volin sent an e-mail to students titled ‘Resources and Reminders.’ In it, the head of the college described “every new day in Minnesota” as one of violence and unease against students’ loved ones, causing them to “carry heavy burdens.” The message went on to list the variety … Continue reading Campus Responds to ICE Activity

Staff Writer- Ethan LaLumiere Soren Sackreiter Late in 2025, Congress passed a new law that included the largest cuts to SNAP in its history, estimated at $186 billion. Given these changes, more than 3,000,000 Americans could lose assistance, and therefore lose access to food. This year, Gustavus has taken steps in response to the federal government’s actions. Specifically, when SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Aid Program) benefits … Continue reading Updated Campus Response to Federal Funding Cuts

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill In partnership with community organizations, Gustavus will be hosting three events on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this upcoming Monday (the 19th). The day’s events will be free and open to the public (and involve free snacks). The first event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the banquet rooms in the Jackson Campus Center. This open-house-style engagement event will … Continue reading Gustavus Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day