Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer For many Gustavus students, studying away is an essential part of their college experience. However, few students know that studying away does not necessarily mean studying overseas. Gustavus is a member of the National Student Exchange, an organization with over 300 participating colleges and universities throughout the United States, including U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin … Continue reading The National Student Exchange

Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer Gustavus Adolphus College will celebrate the long-standing Swedish festival of St. Lucia on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 10:00 a.m. in Christ Chapel. The 81st celebration of this tradition will then be followed by a luncheon in Alumni Hall, which will begin at 11:00 a.m.  The festival begins with the community of Gustavus choosing six sophomore women to be a part … Continue reading St. Lucia Court shines once again

Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This Friday, Nov. 18, the Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra and the Campus Band will be performing their fall concert, directed by Karin Moreaux and Brady Krusemark, respectively. The concert will take place in Björling Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m., and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Miguel Sousa is the Director of Fine Arts Programs in Marketing and Communication, he … Continue reading Students look forward to upcoming concerts

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer This Wednesday, the Studio Art majors hosted a Night Market in Schaefer and Grandlund as well as their studio spaces. Senior and junior art majors displayed their finished and in-progress work as well as pieces to sell and information for commissions.  “The Night Market is [a] collaboration between mainly senior art majors but also the junior art majors and anybody … Continue reading Studio art major’s first ever Night Market

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Those on campus this weekend will have the opportunity to attend concerts, concerts, and more concerts.  Instrumental ensembles on campus will be showcasing their fall concerts this weekend, including: Gustavus Symphony Orchestra (GSO), Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO), Gustavus Wind Symphony (GWS), Gustavus Chamber Winds (GCW), Gustavus Jazz Ensemble (GJazz), Adolphus Jazz Ensemble (AJazz), as well as Vocal Jazz Ensemble and … Continue reading Fall concert preview

Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer Gustavus Adolphus College welcomes artist in residence, Marlena Myles. Myles’ artwork will be displayed in the Schaefer Art Gallery from Nov. 28 through Dec. 14. Myles will have an Artist Talk at 5:00 p.m on Dec. 5.  Myles is a Native American (Spirit Lake Dakota, Mohegan, Muscogee) artist from St. Paul Minnesota. Myles’ artwork consists of digital art, murals, augmented … Continue reading Dakota digital artist: Marlena Myles

Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This past Sunday, Oct. 30, marked the beginning of mass rehearsals for Christmas in Christ Chapel, often referred to as C in CC. These mass rehearsals consist of the three choirs on campus: the Gustavus Choir, the Lucia Singers, and The Choir of Christ Chapel. These three ensembles came together in Bjorling Recital Hall to begin preparations for this signature … Continue reading Excitement grows as Christmas in Christ Chapel rehearsals begin