Staff Writer- Melanie Perez Hernandez On Sunday, The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra (GSO) and Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra (GPO) will be performing in Christ Chapel from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The orchestras’ fall concert is an annual musical performance that gives musicians an opportunity to showcase their individual work from throughout the semester for an audience of their fellow students and the public. This is also … Continue reading Gustavus Orchestras Present Fall Concert

Staff Writer- Annie Garbers When Dr. Darsa Donelan first considered applying to Gustavus, their primary concern was braving the Minnesota cold. Years later, the Senior Continuing Assistant Professor in Physics and campus mentor has become a warm, indispensable cornerstone of the school.  Donelan’s path to Gustavus began on the East coast; they earned an A.A. from Berkshire Community College, followed by a B.S. in Physics … Continue reading GOW: Darsa Donelan

Staff Writer- Cora Hess As the calendar transitions into November, it can only mean one thing: Christmas in Christ Chapel has begun its preparations. Beginning on Nov. 4th and ending on Nov. 15th, Gustavus staff and students, as well as some special guests, will make rounds to local church communities who support Gustavus, to share the story of this year’s service.  The theme for Christmas … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel Preview Tour Springs Forth Into a Church Near You

Staff Writer- Nhi Le The holiday season usually brings thoughts of roaring fireplaces, falling snow and peaceful family gatherings. But inside the Evan & Evelyn Anderson Theatre, the most wonderful time of the year is about to be interrupted by a cold-blooded murder. This November, the Gustavus Department of Theatre and Dance is trading silent nights for suspenseful twists in their upcoming production of Ken … Continue reading Murder, Magic, and Mayhem: The Game’s Afoot Brings Holiday Mystery to Gustavus

Staff Writer- Cora Hess From Sept. 10th to Nov. 13th, the Schaefer Art Gallery will continue to be filled with pieces created by Sobia Ahmad. In her artist statement, Ahmad shares that she is a Pakistan-born interdisciplinary artist. Her artwork expresses ecology, spirituality, and everyday ritual through multiple mediums; including photography, moving images, and social engagement.  Ahmad graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a MFA … Continue reading Schaefer Art Gallery Features Guest Artist Sobia Ahmad

Staff Writer- Melanie Perez Hernandez Photo credits: Anyah Moffett This year, the Women’s Action Coalition (WAC) has brought back The Heterodoxy, which is an online journal that publishes student submissions to their Substack for Gusties and the public to read. Sophomore Ella Rosenberg and Senior Lily-Ann Gabriel are the co-editors of The Heterodoxy, who run the journal by collecting submissions, designing and publishing the volumes … Continue reading Women’s Action Coalition Revives the Heterodoxy

Staff Writer- Cora Hess Photo Credits: Fin Gustafson Throughout campus, Gustavus offers a number of resources for students, but one that stands out, as it’s situated right in the center of the campus, is Christ Chapel. Not only is the Chapel a key resource, its neighboring building, Old Main, holds the Chaplains’ Office which is open to even more opportunities.  Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, … Continue reading The Chaplains’ Office Supplies Resources for All Students