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

News Editor- Jenna Anderson Gustavus is once again hosting the MAYDAY! Peace Conference. The 2026 theme is “250 Years of Democracy? Revisiting the Declaration of Independence, 1776–2026.” This event will take place from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Feb. 25th in Alumni Hall. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend. “The format of the conference is a brief faculty keynote followed by a panel discussion. … Continue reading MAYDAY! Peace Conference Inspires Conversations

Staff Writer- August von Seth Anna Brandt Starting next academic year in the Fall, select Gustavus students will have the right to bring their pets to a designated residence hall. The pilot program, which was announced in Jan., will be restricted to returning students in their second, third, or fourth year of college. As stated in a community-wide email from college president John Volin, participants … Continue reading Pet-Friendly Housing Program to Pilot Next Year

News Editor- Jenna Anderson This Monday, Feb. 2nd, the Punxsutawney Phil of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, came out of hiding to deliver the horrendous news of an already arguably horrendous winter: six more weeks of this freezing weather. Upon receiving this news, the Gustavian Weekly decided to find out how Gustavus students really feel about the winter weather and dive deeper into their thoughts about Punxsutawney Phil. … Continue reading Punxsatawney Phil Exposed