Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry This weekend, four Gustavus music ensembles will come together for a complete performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C Op. 86. This masterwork concert will feature the Gustavus Choir, Choir of Christ Chapel, Lucia Singers, and Gustavus Symphony Orchestra (GSO). Everyone is invited to attend at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15th, in Christ Chapel.  Over 300 student musicians are involved in … Continue reading Choirs and Orchestra Perform Mass in C

Staff Writer- Shy Lee The Tuesday following Spring Break, the Marguerite Olson Pratt Out of Scandinavia Artist-in-Residence program continued its 37-year tradition of bringing a Nordic author to Gustavus. This year, it was Icelandic author Lilja Sigurdardottir. From 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on March 10th at the Wallenberg Auditorium, Sigurdardottir delivered her lecture, “Drag Me to the Dark Side: Queer Identity and the Allure … Continue reading Gustavus Welcomes Icelandic Author

Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry The Arboretum is excited to host its annual Maple Pancake Brunch & Learn on Saturday, Feb. 28 in the Interpretive Center. The event will feature a full pancake breakfast buffet including pancakes, eggs, bacon, real maple syrup, fruit, and juice. After brunch, participants will learn how to make maple syrup in their backyard.  Maple syrup production happens every year in the … Continue reading Maple Syrup Season Hits the Aboretum

Staff Writer- Cora Hess This week’s Gustie of the Week is Eva McClelland. As she comes to a close on her final year at Gustavus, Senior McClelland, a double major in Religion and Sociology/Anthropology, is involved throughout campus. Outside of classes, McClelland keeps herself busy as a member of the Gustavus Choir, Delta Phi Omega, Legacy A Cappella, Sunday Worship Community, and as a worker … Continue reading GoW: Eva McClelland

Staff Writer- Shy Lee As people may have noticed recently, the library staff and President John Volin launched the Great Gustie Read, involving recurring weekly events called Drop Everything and Read (DEAR), Tea Tuesdays, and Community Lunch and Learn. For the Great Gustie Read, the book The Good Life was sent out to all staff and students of Gustavus. DEAR is hosted from 11:30 a.m. … Continue reading Great Gustie Read Unites Campus Community

Staff Writer- Shy Lee Get ready to watch The Secret in the Wings opening performance unfold from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 19th, 20th, and 21st at Anderson Theatre as the play highlights the “nature of dreams, nightmares, and storytelling through the eyes of those who experience it,” Director and Assistant Professor of Theatre & Dance Ernest Briggs noted. Additionally, The Secret in … Continue reading Secret in the Wings Emerges on Stage

Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry This week’s Gustie of the Week is Marketplace Supervisor Ted Rosenback. As one of the most well-loved campus figures, Rosenback can be found greeting people, often stopping to chat and catch up. He has earned this reputation from his positive personality and friendly smile.  “He is super friendly and he’s always happy to see you,” Dining Services On-Call Staff Dylan Robinson … Continue reading GotW: Ted Rosenback

Staff Writer- Cora Hess What better way to spend the evening of Valentine’s Day than to join the Swing Dance Club and the Dance Collective of Gustavus at 8:00 p.m. on Feb. 14th in Alumni Hall? No matter the dance experience, everyone is welcome to come and have a fun time at this event. Swing Dance Club Co-President and Junior Kendall Wiggins expresses her excitement … Continue reading Gustavus Dance Collective and Swing Dance Club Hosts Valentines Swing