Staff Writer- August von Seth On April 7th, the biannual Ronald S. and Kathryn K. Christenson Lectureship in Politics and Law is being held in the Wallenberg Auditorium. Taking place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., this year’s guest speaker is Jay Willis, a journalist who covers the United States Supreme Court and the legal system. He is the editor‑in‑chief of Balls & Strikes, a … Continue reading Journalist Jay Willis Speaks at Gustavus
Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen At 11:00 a.m. on March 28th, 2026, in Minnesota Square Park, St. Peter will experience its third No Kings Protest. The No Kings Protests are nationwide nonviolent demonstrations opposing the current presidential administration. These protests are led and organized by a group called Indivisible, a national organization formed after the 2016 presidential election, focused on resistance to authoritarianism. Indivisible contains many … Continue reading Third “No Kings Day” Protest Comes to St. Peter
News Editor- Jenna Anderson Gustavus Health and Exercise Science Professor Aaron Banks is facing charges of Felony Theft and Felony Possession of Burglary or Theft Tools, according to the Hennepin County District Court. Banks allegedly stole a total of $1299.84 of merchandise from the Scheels sporting goods store in Eden Prairie. Including boxes of ammunition, AR-15 triggers, and an AR-15 Charging Handle. As of March … Continue reading Gustavus Professor Aaron Banks Arrested
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Last week, Gustavus Adolphus College welcomed scholar and author Carol Mason to campus to give a presentation on her recent book, From the Clinics to the Capitol: How Opposing Abortion Became Insurrectionary. According to the The University of California Press’ website, “From the Clinics to the Capitol breaks down the political strategy of the anti-abortion movement and the ties between the … Continue reading Gustavus Hosts Guest Lecturer Carol Mason
Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen Over the past seven months, a wide variety of individuals from across the Gustavus community have been hard at work on President John Volin’s five-year strategic plan. This plan is being spearheaded by the strategic planning steering committee, consisting of a team of 11 people, including faculty, staff, and students. The process has, however, not been limited to just a select … Continue reading Campus Continues Discussions Around Five-Year Strategic Plan
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Advising day is Wednesday, March 18th, when students across campus will be exploring future course options and career choices. With a day off from classes, here are some suggestions to make the most of advising day. The Registrar’s Office is a good place to start if you have questions about course registration, your transcript, academic policies, and more. A representative from … Continue reading Spring Advising Day is Around the Corner
Staff Writer- August von Seth From 6 to 8pm on March 18th , The Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation will be holding this year’s Climate Teach-in event in partnership with the Environmental Studies Senior Seminar and the Gustavus’ sustainability interns. Located in the Heritage and Three Crowns banquet rooms in the Jackson Campus Center, it is expected to feature stands set up by over 20 … Continue reading Climate Teach-In Raises Awareness about Sustainable Initiatives
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Spring Break is coming up in a little over a week. This five-day break is a much-anticipated time for relaxation. Student plans for Spring Break range from trips outside the country to heading home and spending time with family and friends. Most people are looking forward to the opportunity to relax and forget about homework. Not everyone is looking to just … Continue reading What are Gusties Doing for Spring Break?
Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle The ninth anniversary of Student Press Freedom Day, created by The Student Press Law Center, will be on Feb. 26, 2026. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Resilience in Action.” As the independent news source for Gustavus Adolphus College, The Gustavian Weekly would like to celebrate this day and the important work done by our own students, as well … Continue reading The Gustavian Weekly Celebrates Student Press Freedom Day
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
