Melissa Saholt is a junior Communication Studies and English double major, from Lakeville, Minnesota. Melissa is a familiar face to many at Gustavus. You may have spotted her giving tours around campus, playing handbells in Chapel, or seen her bright smile from across the Courtyard Cafe. Melissa loves the feel of the Gustavus campus, and the community here. These were two of the key reasons … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Melissa Saholt

Nick Campbell is a Junior at Gustavus Adolphus College. He was a male gymnast for 12 years, performed feats of physical skill such as backflips for marching band, and knows how to play a myriad of instruments to varied degrees, most recently the trumpet. He likes to watch a ton of Netflix: Parks and Recreation, White Collar, Scrubs, etc. and doesn’t like horror. He likes … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Nick Campbell

Ellyn Adelmann is a Junior at Gustavus, a devout Christian, a soccer player, a Gustie Buddy, a future sports psychologist, and has also been speaking Spanish as a non-native for more than 5 years. It seems like a lot to be Ellyn Adelmann, but, as she’ll tell you, this is actually pretty tame. “As a freshman, I was your typical Gustie. I was overinvolved and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Ellyn Adelmann

The crisp shirts, the pressed pants, the nifty hats—even if you’ve never met him in person, you can still recall seeing this sharply dressed man out and about on campus. Always one to give a cheerful smile, Preston Schlueter is this issue’s deserving Gustie of the Week. Preston is a senior History major, with a focus in U.S. pop culture in the first half of … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Preston Schlueter

Most students are extremely dedicated to everything that they do here at Gustavus. From academics, to on-campus jobs and activities, and being friendly to everyone they meet, being a Gustie requires a lot, and Anna St. Dennis is as Gustie as you can get. Anna is a Junior Psychology major on a Pre-Occupational Therapy track. Aside from academics, Anna is extremely involved on campus, being … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Anna St. Dennis

It is the beginning of a new semester with brand new opportunities. Greek life, clubs, and organizations on campus have been capturing the interest of Gusties since day one. Being overinvolved happens to the best of students, to the point of being stretched thin. Finding a stable medium of being adventurous, involved, and keeping those grades steady is something Luke Israel, Senior International Management and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Luke Israel

A Collegiate Fellow embodies community, service and inspires excellence. A Collegiate Fellow is a friendly resource to the residents of their hall and develops relationships. Gustavus’s Residential Life staff pride themselves on finding individuals that can lead and uphold the college’s core values. Collegiate Fellow Janet Jennings, Pre-Med Senior Psychology major, and Russian minor from Inglewood, California is one of these leaders. “She upholds the core … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Janet Jennings

As the school year starts, a number of social fraternities and sororities are preparing for fall recruitment, welcoming those who want to “Go Greek.” Fraternities and sororities allow students to gain skills in management, take part in a number of social activities, and potentially make friends that can last a lifetime, while promoting the values of leadership, scholarship, and service. If one were looking for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Sean O’Connell

A Peer Assistant is a link between student and faculty, serving as a listening ear for what’s going on at campus. They promote awareness to issues regarding healthy lifestyles. One woman who embodies all the qualities one should find in a Peer Assistant is Anna Batz. Anna is a junior Psychology major with a minor in Music. Aside from working two years as a Peer Assistant, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Anna Batz

If you ask her students what they appreciate most about Professor Sun Hee Lee of the English department, it’s that she truly cares about each of her students individual success. Students spoke of her approachability, calm and down-to-earth demeanor, and flexibility as contributing to her success as a teacher. “I think Sun Hee’s greatest strength as a teacher is her attention to each student’s individual … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Sun Hee Lee