Staff Writer- Jacob Erlandson Are you one of the many college students constantly on the hunt for a good deal and the next bargain? Are you dedicated to reuse and environmental sustainability? Are you looking to be fashionable? To show school spirit? For a new dorm chair? Well, look no further than the Gustavus Swap N Shop. A project years in the making that has … Continue reading Swap N Shop Thrift Store Opens on Campus
Staff Writer- Kyera Eustice Photo credits: August Marcusen You may have seen posters or received emails about CAB events—and maybe you’ve even attended some. But have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a CAB event or what the purpose of what CAB really is? CAB stands for Campus Activities Board and is one of the primary leadership organizations at Gustavus Adolphus College. … Continue reading The Campus Activities Board Prepares for an Exciting Upcoming Year
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Photo credits: Anyah Moffett Next week, Gustavus will once again welcome scholars from across the nation to our campus for the 62nd annual Nobel Conference. As the only event authorized by the Nobel foundation to use the name, the Nobel Conference dives deep into a new topic each year with an interdisciplinary angle. This year, the Conference will dig into the … Continue reading “A New Perspective on an Old Waterway” The Nobel Conference Explores the Mississippi River
Staff Writer- Emily Heins For many Gustavus students, keeping track of hours worked is a routine part of having a campus job. This semester, students, employees, and administrators will be adjusting to a new system for recording those hours. The college has introduced Rippling, an employee-management platform that includes time tracking and other workplace functions. Before Rippling, Gustavus used Ellucian Colleague for its employee management … Continue reading “Rippling” Timeclock System Makes Waves
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Photo credits: Anyah Moffett Last Monday, the Student Senate held what is likely one of their longest community comment Q and A sessions. The purpose? To hear President Volin and Chief of Staff Katie Bishop talk about the changes to the campus meal system. Senate members and regular students alike packed a large Beck classroom, even sitting and standing in the … Continue reading Swipe Left or Right on Swipes? Proposed Meal Plan System Raises Controversy
News Editor- Jenna Anderson In March 2026, former Gustavus Professor Aaron Banks was arrested under charges of felony theft and felony possession of burglary or theft tools. When The Weekly last reported on the trial, it was still ongoing. This article is being published not to sensationalize, but to give an update on the trial for members of the Gustavus community who may be wondering. … Continue reading Former Professor Aaron Banks Convicted
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill This weekend, Dakota people, Mankato residents, and students (including Gusties) will gather in Mankato for a three-day Powwow, or Wacipi, meaning “we all dance.” The Powwow is one of many examples of how Gustavus is engaging with their indigenous neighbors and community members. The Powwow is the most visible way Gustavus works with the native community. Gustavus students can attend the … Continue reading “We All Dance” Gustavus Engages with Dakota Neighbors
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Photo credits: Anyah Moffett One of today’s most controversial issues concerns the ubiquitous traffic cameras across the United States: Flock cameras. Flock’s system has become so controversial that people are removing or sabotaging these cameras. What is Flock? How does it impact our state and city? And how are cameras and surveillance being used on our own campus? According to the … Continue reading Controversial Cameras Flock to Campus
Staff Writer- August von Seth On Sept. 18th through 20th, the Mdewakanton Association will organize its annual Mahkato Wacipi, a festive event held in Dakota Wokiksuye Makoce Park (Land of Memories Park), Mankato. The event is designed to commemorate the executions of 38 Dakota combatants who fought in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. The six-week armed conflict caused hundreds of deaths on both sides, settlers … Continue reading Mahkato Wacipi
Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle Photo credits: Hailey Mueller Welcome to and back to the hill. My name is Grace LaTourelle and I am the editor in chief of the Gustavian Weekly. While news will largely cover important events and updates, I wanted to start this year with a warm invitation and introduction to this paper and to campus. The Gustavian Weekly was founded in … Continue reading Gustavus Welcomes Students Back to the Hill
