Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen At 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held in Lund Green. This year’s events include a message from Chaplain Ben Hilding, tabling from a variety of student organizations, a Chuck Norris contest, and the Luminaria Ceremony at 9:00 p.m.  The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a community-based voluntary health organization dedicated … Continue reading Relay for Life Raises Funds for Cancer Research

Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle As artificial intelligence availability and usage increases globally and at Gustavus, the campus has been navigating how to address concerns and issues arising from it. A special committee, composed of faculty and students, was created last summer to develop a document of principles to outline shared institutional values regarding AI. On Feb. 23, 2026, Student Senate passed a vote to … Continue reading Student Senate Reworks AI Guiding Principles

Staff Writer- August von Seth On Friday, April 17th, Dr. John C. Volin will be inaugurated as the 18th president of Gustavus Adolphus College. His swearing in will consist of four parts, three of which taking place the day of: the Inauguration Symposium at 9 a.m. in Björling Recital Hall, the Community Lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, and the Inauguration … Continue reading Gustavus Inaugurates 18th President

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Gustavus will be saying goodbye to a beloved member of the college’s leadership team, Provost Dr. Brenda Kelly, who will be stepping into a position as president of the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Taking her place as interim provost will be Dr. Pamela Conners, former Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. “Dr. Kelly exemplifies the best of what a liberal … Continue reading Provost Brenda Kelly Accepts New Position

Staff Writer- August von Seth On April 7th, the biannual Ronald S. and Kathryn K. Christenson Lectureship in Politics and Law is being held in the Wallenberg Auditorium. Taking place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., this year’s guest speaker is Jay Willis, a journalist who covers the United States Supreme Court and the legal system. He is the editor‑in‑chief of Balls & Strikes, a … Continue reading Journalist Jay Willis Speaks at Gustavus

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Last week, Gustavus Adolphus College welcomed scholar and author Carol Mason to campus to give a presentation on her recent book, From the Clinics to the Capitol: How Opposing Abortion Became Insurrectionary.  According to the The University of California Press’ website, “From the Clinics to the Capitol breaks down the political strategy of the anti-abortion movement and the ties between the … Continue reading Gustavus Hosts Guest Lecturer Carol Mason

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