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

Taylor Storlien- Each year, the Asian Student Union puts on the Asian Night Market. There, students are welcome to play games, win prizes, enjoy food and drinks, and be entertained by both student and professional performances. This year, they had the Lions Dancer group called Tay Phoung Lions perform, as well as two circus performers: Aidan Chang and Olivia Monson-Haefel from Circus Juventas. Leading up … Continue reading Asian Night Market shows off culture with style and color

Elliot Steeves- All twenty students in Political Science and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Professor Jill Locke’s Challenge Seminar on Abortion in the Post-Dobbs Era will hold a poster display in the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center on May 8th from 2:30-3:45 p.m. Both Peace Coffee and cookies will be available, and the students will be open for discussion about the past, present, … Continue reading Professor Jill Locke to host abortion care forum for future preparedness

Katie Samek- The Gustavus Esports League would like to cordially invite you to their Esports Open House, which will be held every Friday through the end of the academic school year from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the newly opened Esports facility, located in Beck Hall room 303. This event is open to both students and faculty and will feature an open gaming room … Continue reading Gustavus Esports to host open house for everyone

Grace LaTourelle- Africa Night was held last Friday, on April 26th, 2024, and was led by the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO). Gusties were able to attend the annual tradition, as well as be part of the festivities. “Africa Night is an event where PASO members get to share talent and bits of their culture with the Gustavus and wider Saint Peter community,” Senior and PASO … Continue reading Africa Night shows campus how to have fun by showcasing different cultures

Elliot Steeves- Reverend Father Richard Cogill ‘94, will speak in the Heritage Room from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30th. Cogill is also the Director of Contextual Education at the School of Theology in Sewanee located within The University of the South in Tennessee. The talk will be titled Repairers of the Breach: Restorative Justice in a South African Context. Desserts and drinks … Continue reading Reverend Father Richard Cogill to give speech on restorative justice