Through darkness, music prevails

Emma Esteb – Staff Writer The cold weather has set in and Christmas is soon to be fast approaching. Christmas in Christ Chapel (CinCC) is an annual concert and tradition that features the Gustavus Choir, Choir of Christ Chapel, Christ Chapel Ringers, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, Lucia Singers, and dancers. Rehearsals for the event are underway and tickets are on sale as of Monday, Nov. 1. Christmas … Continue reading Through darkness, music prevails

Twilight is a horror movie, just not in the way you’re thinking

Clare Greenman – Copy Editor Sparkly vampires have been the butt of jokes for too long. Wake up sheeple, Twilight was the scariest saga of the 2000s and here’s why: what other YA sensation planted messages of racism and the horrors of motherhood into the impressionable minds of its young watchers and readers? For the sake of accessibility I will treat you, dear reader, as if you … Continue reading Twilight is a horror movie, just not in the way you’re thinking

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Kevin Birr

Zhipeng Li – Staff Writer Needing advice on dining service, but afraid there is no one you could talk to? Need extra information for your upcoming curling practice? Or even simply yearning for some wild mushrooms— Kevin Birr is the one you should talk to here in the Gustavus community. Serving for the Gustavus community as the Assistant Director of Dining Service for more than a … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Kevin Birr

Q&A hosts 17th annual drag show

Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Queers and Allies is a student-led organization here on the Gustavus campus, dedicated to fostering positive relationships within and among students of LGBTQIA+ identity and allies. The group seeks to raise awareness on issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community, be a resource for those questioning or not yet out, create an inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone, and make changes where they … Continue reading Q&A hosts 17th annual drag show

Exploring peace across Latin America

Emma Kennedy – Staff Writer There are over five million refugees and migrants from Venezuela running from violence and lack of survival necessities across the world, according to The UN Refugee Agency. The 2016 Colombia peace deal has faltered three years later, resulting in the rise of gang activity and drug trafficking, says The Atlantic. Peace in Latin America has been abominable as of late, and … Continue reading Exploring peace across Latin America

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Carley Swanson-Garro

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Originally from Bemidji, Minnesota, this Gustie of the Week came to Gustavus because of their long-held passions and has discovered plenty of new ones during their time here. Junior Carley Swanson-Garro was looking for an institution where she could continue to be a part of a music ensemble without studying music. “I was looking for somewhere that I could do music … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Carley Swanson-Garro

Proclaim on campus

Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Proclaim is a unique and welcoming Christian organization here on the Gustavus campus. Student led and inter-denominational, students attend when they want and when they can. No matter one’s attendance, though, any student is always welcome. Student led and inter-denominational, students attend when they want and when they can. No matter one’s attendance, though, any student is always welcome. The meetings … Continue reading Proclaim on campus