Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week is a member of Viking Society, and a devoted Studio Art and Art History major here on campus. Senior Gigi DeGrood pours herself into her passions, and for her, that comes in the form of art– something she is reputable for here on the hill. DeGrood is well known by frieds and faculty here for … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Gigi DeGrood
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Carter Learned (‘24), Gustie of the Week, is a passionate and highly motivated Gustavus student Majoring in Theater with Honors with a focus on Lighting Design. In addition to the wide array of work he does in the theater department, he also holds the position of Chair for the Inclusive Excellence Committee in the Student Senate, is a member of LineUs Comedy … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Carter Learned
Leah Thompson – Staff Writer Africa Night is an annual event sponsored by the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO) and will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11 in Alumni Hall followed by the Africa Night Dive later that evening from 10:30-1:00 a.m. Both events are open to students, faculty, and off-campus visitors. PASO is a student organization on campus that promotes Black identity and … Continue reading “Unapologetically Black”: Africa night 2022
Emma Esteb – Staff Writer The Pan-African Student Organization (PASO) sponsored Africa Night 2022 ‘Unapologetically Black.’ To start off the week, the organization hosted a Kizomba Dance workshop in the Aerobics room of Lund from 6:00-7:30 pm. This event was high-energy, engaging, and a fun event to kick off Africa Week. The goal of this event was to showcase a dance from an African country and … Continue reading Dance the night away: PASO’s kizomba workshop
Emma Esteb – Staff Writer Gustavus Women in Leadership (GWIL) partnered with Pan African Student Organization (PASO) last Friday, Feb. 25 at 7:00 pm in the Center for Inclusive Excellence where they hosted the LC Bloc Party: A Celebration of Freedom. As the last hurrah for Black History Month, these organizations welcomed back R&B and pop artist, Jaki. The event was filled with live music, a … Continue reading One last hurrah: LC Bloc Party
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week is a Gustie Greeter, member of Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, Writing Center Tutor and Team Lead, Swedish Language tutor, and Co-Chair of Building Bridges. A Scandinavian Studies and History double major Junior Mad Chase reaches for her passions whilst making an impact here on The Hill. While Chase is involved in many orgs and activities here … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Mad Chase
Emma Esteb – Staff Writer The Center for Inclusive Excellence is partnering with the Campus Activities Board to host the Black History Gospel Hour. The event will feature the five time #1 Artist on Billboard as seen on BET, Jovonta Patton from Minneapolis. The Center will host this event in the CIE at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25. This is an opportunity to hear uplifting … Continue reading Soulful Tunes: Black History Gospel Hour
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Gustie of the Week, Senior Regina Olono Vidales, has made her mark here on the hill. A Political Science major with minors in Public Health and Peace Studies, her passions extend beyond academics into other aspects at Gustavus. Vidales is a committed member of the Student Senate and Ignite here on campus. She finds it incredibly gratifying to be a part … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Regina Olono Vidales
Emily VanGorder – Editor-in-Chief The 36th annual President’s Ball is being held this from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m on Saturday, February 26 at the Mayo Clinic Event Center in Mankato. The event includes a social hour, dinner, and dancing with music provided by the Bluewater Kings cover band, as well as a photo booth and cash bar. This year’s ball was planned around an aurora … Continue reading 36th Annual President’s Ball
