Jenna Anderson- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Lisa Dembouski, Associate Professor in Education and Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies (LALACS). Dembouski goes by LD, which is her name in American Sign Language. LD is the leader of the GAC Global Educators, a program that allows education students to complete their student teaching outside of Minnesota. She is also a proud first-generation college … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Lisa Dembouski

Jenna Anderson- The Gustie of the Week this week is Sophomore Dasha Shyroka. Shyroka is involved in countless activities on campus. She is a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major on a Chemistry track and minoring in Eastern European and Eurasian Studies.  “This major allows me to study how molecules influence living systems, providing a strong foundation for pursuing a career in medicine and scientific research. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Dasha Shyroka

Amelia Dewberry- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Professor in Classical Studies, Mary McHugh. McHugh is currently in her 19th year at Gustavus, teaching a variety of courses in Greek, Latin, Ancient Greek and Roman Art & Archaeology, FTS, and a new Challenge Seminar called Free Speech & Power. Growing up in Wisconsin and Chicago, McHugh says “My late parents placed primary importance on … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Mary McHugh

Colleen Coleman- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Eric Oberstar, a Senior Political Science and Philosophy double major from Richfield, MN. On campus, Oberstar is involved as Co-President of Model United Nations, Co-President of the Philosophy Club, a student social media worker for the Nobel Conference, and is a Student Leader in The Caf. When looking at colleges, Oberstar was looking in the realm … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Eric Oberstar

Amelia Dewberry- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Kobi Schuck. Schuck will graduate this December with a degree in Business Management and a Strategic Communications minor and start her job hunt, searching for a career in marketing. Schuck also hopes to travel after graduation. She feels that her major has prepared her for the corporate world by learning about all aspects of business. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Kobi Schuck

Amelia Dewberry- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Junior Linnea Beckstrom. Beckstrom is a Political Science; Peace, Justice, & Conflict Studies; and Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies triple major. She came into college knowing she wanted to major in Political Science, but the interdisciplinary nature of the program led her to become interested in other topics and ultimately land on a triple major. After … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Linnea Beckstrom

Taylor Storlien- The Gustie(s) of the Week are our readers! As a college campus newspaper, our readers are a huge part of who we are, ranging from professors, students, family members, and alumni. Our readers vary from those who dive into The Weekly on-campus happenings, to those who transfer their New York Times Games skills to our crosswords and word searches. History Professor Greg Kaster … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Our Readers

Amelia Dewberry & Willa Brown- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Clifford M. Swanson Professor of Mathematics, Thomas LoFaro. He is also the department chair for Math, Computer Science, and Statistics. LoFaro earned his B.A. and M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Missouri and his Ph.D. from Boston University. However, he did not always plan to major in math: “I started out pre-med … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Tom LoFaro

Colleen Coleman- This week’s Gusties of the Week are Seniors Eli Simon and Beck LaCanne. Both are from Faribault, Minnesota, Simon is a Communications major while LaCanne is a Studio Art and Art History double major. Both are involved in the Fine Arts department, are student workers in the Fine Arts office, and are involved in many theater productions. Originally drawn to Gustavus for its … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Eli Simon & Beck LaCanne