Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer Junior Triston Clark, a Communication Studies major and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies minor from Dassel, Minnesota, embodies the socially conscious and empowered Gustavus student.    Clark is drawn to Gustavus’ commitment to making academia powerful and meaningful for its young adult students. “Gustavus is special because of the people who work here every day to make our college experience … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Triston Clark

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Golden Hour, the exhibition for the senior studio art majors opens May 6, Honors Day, at the Hillstrom Museum of Art. The reception is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. this Saturday. The exhibition is the culminating show for eight Senior Studio Art majors to display the work and artistic vision that they have been cultivating over the past four … Continue reading Senior studio art exhibition: Golden Hour

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer This week, the Gustavus campus welcomed Danish-Trinidadian Visual Artist Jeannette Ehlers for a week-long residency as part of the Out of Scandinavia Artist-in-Residence program. Every year, the Scandinavian Studies department hosts an artist on campus to talk about their work with students as a way of connecting the Scandinavian history of the college with contemporary cultural and creative movements from … Continue reading Out of Scandinavia resident artist: Jeannette Ehlers

Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer The Junior Art Exhibition titled Everything and the Kitchen Sink recently opened with their public reception taking place on Monday, April 24th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Schaefer Fine Arts Center, but the exhibit is open for public viewing until May 17th. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on … Continue reading Junior studio art exhibition: Everything and the Kitchen Sink

Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer  The Gustavus Chemistry Club is hosting their Science on Saturday event on Saturday, April 22nd in Nobel Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They are collaborating with the chemistry, biology, geology, and physics departments to demonstrate and teach science experiments to elementary students in the Saint Peter area.  “The goal of Science on Saturday has always been to bring … Continue reading Chemistry Club hosts Science on Saturday event

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Big Hill Farm does indeed have a big impact on campus. Sustainability Manager Kari Wallin provides support to the students who run the micro farm.  “My role as the Sustainability Manager is to support the students leading and managing the farm, and provide assistance with daily operations at the farm as needed,” Wallin said.  There are several different ways in which … Continue reading Big Hill Farm has a big impact

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Originally from Burnsville, Minnesota, Senior Ron Romero has found a second home in Gustavus and through his time and experiences here has been inspired to see more of the world.  Romero is a Psychology and Music double major who has sung with the Gustavus Choir since his first year on campus. Touring with the choir has been a highlight for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ron Romero

Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer Mark Hanson ‘83 is in his first year as the Recreation Program Coordinator. In this position, Hanson is responsible for organizing and hosting different recreational opportunities for student life. Some of these activities include canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, and bowling.  For Hanson, as an Outdoor Education Professor in the Health and Exercise Science department and a former basketball coach, this … Continue reading Gusties take on the great outdoors