Josh Owens is probably best known on campus for his athletic talent. He has been pole vaulting for eight years, most recently placing fourth at Nationals for Division III Indoor Track and Field. He has also been the MIAC champion in pole vaulting for two years. He doesn’t let his talents go to his head, though. “I’m always learning,” he said. “It’s a sport that … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Josh Owens

Dani Cabrera is a sophomore communications studies major known for her work ethic and compassion. Her position as a Collegiate Fellow (CF) allows her to exercise both of these skills while working with first-year students in Norelius Hall. She was surprised by how much her CF position benefited not only her residents, but herself. “I love how being a CF has provided me the opportunity … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Student Senate Co-Presidents Elect

Josh Connell is a uniquely compassionate individual. He loves connecting with others and helping them in any way he can through being a current Gustie Greeter and Co-President of M-Pact and a former Collegiate Fellow. Josh initially thought his life was headed towards engineering, but after taking the First Term Other Lives, Other Perspectives, he realized that his calling was in social justice. “That got … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Josh Connell

Karla Leitzman is busy. She is a theatre major with minors in theatre for social justice, English, and Scandinavian studies. On top of her academics and participation in appoximately 15 theatre shows since her first year, she is a member of I Am We Are, GAC Democrats, Gustavus Ambassadors; and is the Philanthropy Chair of Alpha Sigma Tau; Vice President and Recruitment Chair of Viking … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Karla Leitzman

Alex Gunderson might be a first-year student, but he’s already made a great impact in our community in his short time at Gustavus. This weekend he will play the title character in The Government Inspector, directed by Theatre Professor Henry MacCarthy. “It was incredibly intimidating, but the cast has been incredibly supportive,” Alex said. The long hours that every cast member committed during J-Term were … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Alex Gunderson

On the ice she holds the most penalties at Gustavus, but after she takes off the helmet, Senior Lindsey Hjelm warms hearts and inspires kindness. Lindsey has played competitive hockey since high school. She has made herself known on the ice, being named Gustavus’ January Student-Athlete of the Month, the MIAC Women’s Hockey Athlete of the Week and scoring her first career hat trick on … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Lindsey Hjelm

Between dance performances in Kresge Dance Studio and theatre productions in Anderson Theatre, this week’s Gustie of the Week spends a large portion of her time doing the thing she loves most: performing. Jane Chung, a senior Theatre Major originally from Tokyo, Japan, discovered Gustavus while she was looking at colleges in the Midwest. During her visit, she met with Assistant Professor of Theatre and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Jane Chung

Diverse talents and interests make Antonio Herbert stand out as an excellent musician with mastery in flute, piano, guitar and saxophone, yet surprisingly he is not a music major. His music is important to him because it enriches his life and the lives of those in his community, and this is why he continues to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician despite the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Antonio Herbert

Elliot Bell, a Junior Physics major from Lakeville, Minn., is respected among those who know him as an incredibly personable, thoughtful and passionate friend. Elliot, who is a second-year Collegiate Fellow (CF) in Southwest Hall, has lived in the same room for both of his years as a CF. His experience during his first year at Gustavus motivated him to apply to be a CF … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Elliot Bell