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

Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen Photo credits: Hailey Mueller The school year at Gustavus is finally underway. I hope you enjoyed your homework-less summer, because now you need to gear up to study. Where better to study than one of the many academic buildings on campus? As a sophomore with some experience, I will guide you through a comprehensive list of academic buildings, so you can … Continue reading A Definitive Ranking of the Academic Buildings

Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Photo credits: Fin Gustafson You can’t miss it. The first building most people enter upon arriving at dear ol’ GAC.  Jackson Campus Center. Home to many student needs, including the Caf, Courtyard, Health Services, Gustie Well, Financial Aid, Dean’s Office, the Post Office, and the Book Mark. However, over the summer it was renovated to better accommodate student and faculty needs. … Continue reading Lower Campus Renovations Shocks the Masses

Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Sequels. You either love them or you hate them.  There is something to be said about a continuing adventure. A picking up of a plot that was seemingly resolved in the first film, to add more depth, growth, and adventure. Being at the end of my sophomore year (what some would argue feels like a sequel), I feel as though I … Continue reading In Defense of Sequels

Staff Writer- August von Seth In 1986, U.S. President Ronald Reagan concocted a witticism that would go down in history: The nine most terrifying words in the English language are “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Though it hadn’t passed through the lips of the president before that fateful news conference in Chicago, Illinois, any contemporary political observer worth their salt would … Continue reading House Parties Are Not the Freedom Students Deserve