Zhipeng Li – Staff Writer Good news: if you are short of cash at this moment and you do not go through all the inconveniences of working off-campus, there is one good solution on campus at this moment. Due to the short staff situation at the Caf, “(they are) now hiring student employment for the wage of 15 dollars an hour, and 16 dollars an hour … Continue reading Caf sees new raise in wages
Kembra Smaby – Staff Writer As a campus community, Gustavus is committed to sustainability. Gustavus is affirming its commitment to sustainability and its recent decision to provide free composting bags to students is just a piece of this larger puzzle. The institution aims to have 90% of its solid waste, including that produced by students, either recycled or composted according to the Gustavus website. Gustavus is … Continue reading Gustavus rolls out new compost bags
Mel Pardock – Staff Writer It’s time to get political, Gusties. Student Senate elections take place Monday, February 28, but applications are due Monday, February 14. For this round of elections, many positions are on the ballot, including next years’ Co-Presidents, as well as representatives for the Class of 2023, and Sohre, Southwest International Center, Chapel View, Arbor View, and Prairie View residence halls. Student Senate … Continue reading Q & A with Co-President Ben Menke
Emily Seppelt – Staff Writer The semester is drawing to a close and you all know what that means: we’re getting kicked out. To avoid the $50 fee that will sit on your student account for months and months, here’s what to do before your risk your life driving home in the snow. Make sure you skedaddle by 9 AM on Tuesday, December 21. Take out … Continue reading Winter Break closing guidelines for dummies
Anna Edblad – News Editor Unfortunately, dear readers, your trusted news editor must bid you farewell. Over the past four years at Gustavus I have learned some very important pieces of information: all of which I have forgotten and you don’t care enough to read. However, the best tip and only tip that I’ll leave you with is something I learned during my 3 years as … Continue reading Goodbye and Hello from the Past and Future News Editor
Carter Brown – Staff Writer Christmas in Christ Chapel has officially arrived once again on campus, this time with added precautions for COVID-19. “Christmas in Christ Chapel…places our stories of lament and meaning-making among the stories of the Divine.” states the Gustavus website page for Christmas in Christ Chapel (CinCC). “Through the hope of nativity, we journey to a place of inspiration and good courage…” Starting … Continue reading Audience returns to Christmas in Christ Chapel
Mel Pardock – Staff Writer At the beginning of each semester, Gusties of all majors and interests apply to be preaching interns that assist the Chaplains Office and the clergy at Gustavus. Usually, there are two interns that assist the Chaplains and they do this by giving sermons during worship and interpreting scripture and literature. This year’s preaching interns are Georgia Zutz and PJ Johnson, both … Continue reading New Students Preaching Interns
Emma Seppelt – Staff Writer As all of Gustavus tries to navigate this “new normal,” no part of campus is left unaffected, including the Residential Life Office. Being a CF during COVID comes with a new set of challenges, and many student staff in the Residential Life office have reported feelings of burnout, dissatisfaction, and mistreatment from the Residential Life office. Weekly staff interviewed a number … Continue reading CF Burnout
Lauren Ruth – Staff Writer Gustavus is hosting its annual Scholarship Day on Saturday, Nov. 13 and 20, 2021. This year the organizers decided to split it into two separate days to create a more socially distanced event. The option for students to attend virtually is also available. Scholarship Day is an event in which admitted students come to campus to be interviewed for various scholarships. … Continue reading Scholarship Day welcomes prospective students
