Reba Beaudry- The St. Lucia Festival is a long-held Swedish tradition that has been going on at Gustavus since 1941. Gustavus was established by Swedish immigrants, and this festival is one way that the college can connect to its roots. This year it will be on Thursday, December 12th during Chapel Break at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel.  The tradition of St. Lucia was established … Continue reading Saint Lucia Festival Comes Next Week to Light Up Campus

Reba Beaudry- The second of four Internship Fairs for this 2024-25 school year is coming up soon. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20th in the Nobel Atrium, students will have a chance to meet face-to-face with potential employers for internship and job opportunities. All of the employers that will be there are actively hiring and looking for interns.  This specific Internship … Continue reading Internship Tabling Fair Comes to Help Gusties put Food on the Table

Grace LaTourelle- There will be an opportunity for giving this November on campus with a hat and mitten drive. Sponsored by the Community Engagement Center (CEC) and two student coordinators, Gusties are encouraged and invited to donate youth-sized hats and mittens that will go to families and children in need through the organization Head Start in St. Peter. This event arose out of a perceived … Continue reading Community Engagement Center Holds Winter Clothing Drive

Reba Beaudry- It’s that time of the semester where we need to start planning for the next and register for classes. Many of us may feel stuck and do not know where to start. Luckily, there is Advising Day on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024. This is held so students can get their questions answered and focus on planning for what comes next, whether it be … Continue reading Have No Fear, Advising Day is Here

Reba Beaudry- It’s the time of year when things start to pick up, creating more stress on our minds. Our minds are important; it’s vital to take care of them and to talk about our mental health, especially to break down stigmas. Mental health isn’t talked about enough, especially suicide awareness. By talking about suicide awareness, those who are facing suicidal thoughts might feel more … Continue reading Anchor Boxes Available to Ground You

Grace LaTourelle- Nationally, Election Day is Nov. 5, 2024, however, early voting has already begun. Gusties have options regarding election day as well as recommendations prescribed by professors and organizations on campus. On Election Day, there will be a campus-wide schedule change and shuttles to make voting more accessible to students. According to the Voter Engagement website through Gustavus, the polls will be open from … Continue reading Election Day is Upon Us

Reba Beaudry- Fall break is just around the corner. For many college students, this is something to look forward to. However, as the stress of midterms looms overhead, it may be hard to think about it. Once midterms are over, most of us can sit back and relax. Unfortunately, for some student workers and athletes, their break involves staying on campus and not being able … Continue reading Fall Break Blows Back Onto Campus

Grace LaTourelle- Though October has only just settled, May Term Study Away applications have opened, with priority deadlines closing Oct. 29th and final deadlines closing Nov. 15th, 2024. Due to the academic and calendar changes of this year, May Term is replacing J-Term. However, the opportunities are relatively the same. There are seven May Away opportunities for students to engage in. These are Community Peacebuilding … Continue reading Set Sail With May Away

Grace LaTourelle- Indigenous Peoples’ Day is on Monday, Oct. 14th, and will be honored on campus with a variety of events and is supported by the President’s Council for Indigenous Relations (PCIR). “It’s a great opportunity for students to educate themselves on Indigenous ways and…hear some stories that need to be told,” PCIR student representative and Sophomore Malayna Elder said. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated … Continue reading Gustavus Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Reba Beaudry- It’s October and for some, that means changing leaves and pumpkin-spiced lattes, but for many students, that means budding stress as midterms creep up. As stress and anxiety start to pile up, students tend to lose priority over their physical well-being, such as intentional movement and healthy sleep. Walktober is a series of events that happen on Thursdays throughout October to raise awareness … Continue reading Walk On Into Walktober!