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
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
