At the age of 3, Senior Pia Richardson envisioned herself as a farmer in a purple tractor. Growing up in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, she began to value her individuality and develop a strong sense of passion in academics. Searching for colleges, the vision of the girl in the purple tractor was soon replaced when she discovered her future at Gustavus. “The … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Pia Richardson
Ascending to altitude, Senior Zack Gardner wrestled with an emotional paradox. Despite the sudden chill down his spine and the resounding, “why am I doing this” in his mind, his demeanor on the outside seemed to be calm. As the instructor opened the right hand door, the earth loomed. The ominous countdown was all Zack could hear over the roaring of the plane’s engine. On … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Zack Gardner
As Junior Lars Ericson walked into his kitchen he glanced over at the man staring down at his bowl of ice cream, a look of frustration in his eyes. Lars watched as his old friend brought a spoonful of ice cream up to his mouth and tried to chew it, only to wince at the pain it brought to his teeth and put the spoon … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Lars Ericson
Senior Becca Eastwood held her breath as she watched the coin somersault in the air, one of the biggest decisions of her life dependent upon the head or tail outcome. If it was heads she would commit to Knox University in Galesburg, Illinois but on tails, she would commit to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. As the coin teetered on the table after … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Becca Eastwood
A Kilimanjaro, Junior Max Stelzner’s adventurous nature is evident after a single conversation with him. While he’s explored places as far away as Tanzania, Max also finds substantial benefit in something as simple as the exploration of knowledge. The inspiration for his passion for learning came from his first-term seminar professor, Kent Kalm, during Max’s first year at Gustavus. “His enthusiasm for teaching and the fact … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Maxwell Stelzner
The guitar rests on Junior Jessie Erickson’s lap, her only companion in the dorm room as everyone else has left for break. Coaxed by the fortune cookie hanging on the wall over her bed reading, “sell your ideas they have exceptional merit,” she turns on the video camera and records her cover of “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore. The YouTube video began as an act of … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Jessie Erickson
Gustavus students are not only known for their success within the realms of academia. We have an image in which we strive to better ourselves through service and leadership within our college community. Junior Jenny Marquette exemplifies this image. Jenny is involved with CAB, Sigma Sigma Sigma, GOLD, and Breaking Barriers. In addition, she has also been involved with Student SPILL, Crossroads, TAG, and Elders. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Jenny Marquette
Everyone knows the Gustie Greeters as being outgoing, caring, and maybe just a little bit crazy. Third-year Greeter and Senior Physics major Charlie Stokes is no exception. In addition to being the Greeter Coordinator this year Stokes is a member of the Omega Kappa fraternity, Smash Club, Parkour Club, and the Society of Physics Students. Despite having a heavy course load Charlie always makes time … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Charlie Stokes
Named after a small parish community in Bermuda, Paget has found her calling and is making big waves at Gustavus. Paget was raised in Bermuda, her dad’s hometown before moving to Minnesota when she was in second grade. After playing softball in high school, she decided to follow a path that was forming in front of her as she journeyed through her first year at … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Paget Pengelly
For Senior Joe Turner, music isn’t just a hobby: its a lifestyle. As a music major, the President of the Gustavus Choir, co-chair of the Greeters, and a member of the men’s a capella ensemble G-Sharp, singing is one thing Joe can’t get enough of. Joe followed in the footsteps of his mother when he joined the Gustavus Choir during his Junior year, of which … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Joe Turner
