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

Staff Writer- August von Seth As the semester draws to a close, many students around campus are scrambling to meet deadlines and perform well on upcoming exams. To alleviate some of the resultant stress, Gustavus is once again altering the traditional schedule in the last week before Christmas break: on Dec. 16th, the last day of fall semester classes, the Cafeteria will remain open longer … Continue reading Reading Day Sets Students Up for Success

Staff Writer- Ethan LaLumiere Winter break is coming up fast, and that means many Gusties will have a chance to go home, see family and friends, and maybe take a break from the hectic nature of December at Gustavus. However, it also means more snow, less sunlight, more sickness, and fewer chances to see Gustavus friends. To cope with this, everyone uses their own strategy, … Continue reading Winter Break: Advice for Starting the New Year

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Coming up this weekend is one of Gustavus’s most popular yearly events: Christmas in Christ Chapel (CinCC). Services will be this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6 at 7:30 p.m., with an additional 2:30 p.m. show on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7. Tickets are currently sold out for all three services. However, the Saturday evening service will be livestreamed for free on … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel Brings Hope

Staff Writer- August von Seth On Thursday, Dec. 11th at 11.30 a.m., the Office of Marketing and Communication will organize its 84th St. Lucia celebration in Christ Chapel. The oldest continuous holiday tradition at Gustavus, it is a distinct part of the college’s Swedish roots. “The message is that we can all be a light in the world for someone else. Rooted in Swedish and … Continue reading St. Lucia Festival Lights Up Campus

News Editor- Jenna Anderson Following last year’s catastrophe at the St. Peter Turkey farm, the city council thought that they were ready for anything the turkeys might throw their way. They even went so far as to pass City Ordinance 11272025 for the regulation of suspected Turkey Turnover. Select community members were trained on what to do in the event of another mass escape. They … Continue reading Fowl Play Suspected: The Disappearance of Farmer Carne Ivore

Staff Writer- Ethan Lalumiere With job market barriers becoming increasingly difficult to overcome, networking and post-graduation preparation are an absolute must. The Center for Career Development is ready to help with exactly that.  “We have people that help students with resumes, cover letters, personal statements, LinkedIn, and mock interviews. They help you search for jobs, gap year jobs, internships, and research. You can come in … Continue reading Deep Dive into the Center for Career Development

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill This upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 18th, the Gustavus History Department will be hosting a visiting professor for a lecture open to all students. Titled “Agitate, Agitate, Agitate: Music, Art, and Economics in the History Classroom,” it will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room.  The speaker will be Dr. Walter Greason, a professor of history at Macalester … Continue reading Guest Lecture Explores an Interdisciplinary Perspective of the History Classroom