Grace LaTourelle- Homecoming is once again descending upon Gustavus in a cloud of black and gold. Events will begin Monday, Oct. 7th, 2024, and will continue until Saturday night. This year’s theme will be  “Giddy up Gusties,” with a decisive emphasis on dressing up with the theme. “Get out a cowboy hat, get out some boots, dance to some Cotton-Eyed Joe…it’s just a fun time … Continue reading Giddy Up, Gusties: Homecoming comes home to campus next week

Reba Beaudry- The Gustavus Fall Blood Drive is happening next week on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 7th and 8th. Both days will be located in Alumni Hall from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 pm. For the past 16 years, the blood drive has been hosted here in Alumni – not only because it is a central location for both students and the St. Peter community members, … Continue reading American Red Cross Blood Drive comes back to suck your blood…. for a good cause

Grace LaTourelle- Nobel Conference 60 returns to Gustavus Adolphus on Tuesday, Oct. 1st through Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, 2024. Unlike years past, the conference will take place in Christ Chapel, with the doors opening at 8:30 a.m. on that Tuesday. The Nobel Conference will conclude with closing remarks at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Along with the presentations, there will be other opportunities and events taking place … Continue reading Nobel Conference 60: Sleep Unraveled

Grace LaTourelle- The Fall Research Symposium will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18th in Beck Hall. Sophomores to Seniors from various disciplines at Gustavus will be presenting their research from the past summer or academic year. “The Fall Research Symposium is an opportunity for students to share their research, scholarship, and creative projects to the broader Gustavus community,” Director … Continue reading The Fall Research Symposium returns

Grace LaTourelle- As the school year kicked off on Tuesday with an influx of homework, commitments to schedules, work, and “to-do” lists, so did the resources available to students. The Academic Support Center, the Counseling Center, and the Writing Center are tools that assist in the maintenance of school-life balance at Gustavus. “In a Liberal Arts environment, students get exposed to ideas from all different … Continue reading Managing a School-Life Balance

Elliot Steeves- So long, farewell, I’ll keep you up at night… (Oh no. I’ve turned into Julie Andrews. ) Anyway. This is Elliot Steeves, a graduating senior and now a former staff writer at The Weekly, writing to all of you Gusties for the very last time. A surreal feeling, indeed, but one that I am at peace with, even if it is a little … Continue reading Farewell to the Weekly: another year gone

Grace LaTourelle- The sun is shining and the ever-persistent winds are blowing students straight into Finals Season. With the 2023-2024 school year coming to a close, Gusties are encouraged to get outside, enjoy the remaining weeks on The Hill, and lock in for finals. “‘Locking in’ means that you need to get it together and focus so that you can get something done on time, … Continue reading Finals season descends upon GAC

Katie Samek- The Community Engagement Center is partnering with Seeds of Hope to bring children in need an unforgettable summer camp experience, and they’re collecting donations via the Giving Tree. Students interested in donating can go downstairs in the Jackson Campus Center and find the two inflatable palm trees set up by the Courtyard Cafe, which will be left up until either Wednesday, May 15th … Continue reading Seeds of Hope: Giving Tree comes back to spread kindness