Staff Writer- Izabell Newman Photo Credits: Fin Gustafson To put it simply, there exists no shortage of communication options for students in 2026. Over the past few decades, a multitude of social apps aimed at facilitating communication between students have emerged: YikYak, Fizz, and Sidechat, just to name a few. While the main intention of these apps is to encourage community amongst students, it unsurprisingly … Continue reading The Toxic Side of College Communication Apps

Staff Writer- Hailey Hathaway-Oxley Does every piece of media we consume need to be a masterpiece? Does every movie, show, or book have to hold a 95% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, receive unanimous critical acclaim, or pass the high-brow test of “peak cinema”? Or can we finally unburden ourselves from these arbitrary elitist standards and just let people, including ourselves, enjoy things? Whenever … Continue reading I Didn’t Say it Was Good, I Said I Liked it

Staff Writer- Hailey Hathaway-Oxley Photo Credits: Hailey Mueller You may have heard varying arguments for or against the use of Artificial Intelligence within the college or in the workplace. It seems that the world is divided. Many are vehemently against AI, stating that it kills critical thinking by outsourcing your brain, scrapes and steals from artists and creatives, and is destroying the already precarious environment. … Continue reading Productivity Culture and its Breeding of the Over-Involved Gustie

Staff Writer- Izabell Newman Photo Credits: Anyah Moffett Being a humanities student these days can feel challenging: the pressure to use artificial intelligence, the depressing post-grad job market, and the lack of federal support have all made it feel like it may just be better to drop out and work at a bar where you could at least drink your sorrows away. The burden of … Continue reading Oh, the Humanity! Humanities are Being Federally Defunded

Staff Writer- Bao Vu Photo Credits: August Marcusen To be honest, the only reason you’re reading these words is because I don’t know what to write for this week’s issue. And just so you know, running out of ideas is completely normal. Sometimes the more you write, the more ideas you have. But in many instances, the more you want to write, the less you … Continue reading What to Write When You Have Nothing To Write

Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen What would you consider to be your most used item during your time at Gustavus? You might think of your computer, phone, keys, student id, or even a pair of earbuds. Although these may be things you use often, I guarantee there is one thing you forgot about: your water bottle. Every single day, students fill their water bottles with the … Continue reading An Investigation Into the Emotional Support Waterbottle

Opinion Editor- Soph White When some people come to Gustavus, they aspire to join one of the prestigious choirs on campus, to be part of the big events CAB puts on, or just to find that community that brings you reprieve after a difficult week. Yet, there are a few of us who dreamed of one thing in particular, which was to be the person … Continue reading Proposing a New Gustavus Mascot for Aspiring Short Gusties

Opinion Editor- Soph White As a rehabilitated productivity machine, I now find myself asking the question of what to do when I have very little on my plate. As this may be relatable for other seniors, perhaps quite a few freshmen early into the school year coming out of highschool, or even other returning students who let go of many commitments, I thought it would … Continue reading Overproductive to a Chud

Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Welcome back Gusties! This fall semester is filled with lots of fun activities! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, especially with the events we have coming up!!  Before we begin this super cool and important article, make sure you have lounge! This is the new app to organize campus activities and meet more people! It is how … Continue reading Fall Semester at a Glance for Fellow Gusties