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

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill While located in a small midwestern town, Gustavus Adolphus College still contains a diverse set of cultures and nationalities. This upcoming Friday, many of these cultures will be on full display at the International Festival, hosted by the International Cultures Club.  From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Gustavus students will showcase the culture of their nation or heritage. … Continue reading International Festival Showcases Student Cultures

Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen On April 15th, 2026, the Minnesota Senate Higher Education Committee proposed an omnibus higher education appropriations bill for the 2025-2026 session. This bill included Senate File 4638, which provides supplemental funding for the state grant program, appropriating $131 million in fiscal year 2027. The Minnesota State Grant is a need-based financial aid program for Minnesota residents attending eligible private colleges and … Continue reading Minnesota State Grant Experiencing Shortfall

Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle As the 2025-26 school year comes to a close, the Gustavian Weekly would like to thank our readers and fellow Gusties for their support, as well as reflect on the year as covered by our student newspaper.  I accepted the position of Editor in Chief last spring, following the graduation of previous Editor in Chief, Mel Pardock ‘25. While I … Continue reading Spring Semester Sets on the Hill

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Gustavus is hosting events to raise awareness about the issue. One way the college is supporting SA awareness is through Teal Tuesdays. Every Tuesday in April, the Peer Assistants will be tabling from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “to educate, support, and engage students in conversations about prevention,” PA Kendra Stanton … Continue reading Tea Tuesdays: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Staff Writer- August von Seth Formed in early February this year, the Internal Web Working Group is a nine-member committee spanning various departments and roles on campus. According to its official charge effectuated on March 9th, key functions encompass the functioning of the MyGustavus platform, a breakout website that was launched in tandem with the new gustavus.edu page that went live in mid-August last year. … Continue reading Website Transition Causes Faculty Concern

Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen At 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held in Lund Green. This year’s events include a message from Chaplain Ben Hilding, tabling from a variety of student organizations, a Chuck Norris contest, and the Luminaria Ceremony at 9:00 p.m.  The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a community-based voluntary health organization dedicated … Continue reading Relay for Life Raises Funds for Cancer Research

Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle As artificial intelligence availability and usage increases globally and at Gustavus, the campus has been navigating how to address concerns and issues arising from it. A special committee, composed of faculty and students, was created last summer to develop a document of principles to outline shared institutional values regarding AI. On Feb. 23, 2026, Student Senate passed a vote to … Continue reading Student Senate Reworks AI Guiding Principles