Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Next Friday, October 28th, three days before Halloween, Gusties are in for a spooky evening of fun. The Campus Activities Board is putting together a Monster Bash, which will take place in Alumni Hall from 9pm-12am. This event will allow students to showcase their spooky side and have a good time celebrating the halloween season with friends and fellow Gusties. … Continue reading Monster bash
Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer As a first-generation college student at a private institution, Senior Brenna Germscheid wasn’t sure what to expect from her time at Gustavus Adolphus College. However, with resilience and a dedication to finding a community, Germscheid was able to make the most of her time on the hill. “My time at Gustavus has looked very different from year to year. I … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Brenna Germscheid
Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct.15, the work of composer and pianist Karen Tanaka will be showcased for the Gustavus community. Students and the general public will be able to listen to Tanaka’s “Our Planet Earth” at 7:30 p.m. in Bjorling Recital Hall. The showcase is focusing on the beauty of nature and the importance of caring for the planet. Songs titled “Green,” … Continue reading The Gustavus artist series continues with composer Karen Tanaka
Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Senior Social Studies Education major Haley Lukes has been able to follow her passions during her time at Gustavus. Originally from Glencoe, Lukes was drawn to Gustavus because of its education program and strong financial aid package. Here, she found the right place and the right people to foster her academic endeavors. “I found kind of a home within the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Haley Lukes
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This Saturday, Oct. 15, the Student Creative Suite ‘22 will be opening in the Schaefer Art Gallery, featuring work of students and faculty alike. The show will consist of three different exhibits. The first will be Salon des Refuses, the work of Betsy Byers’ Good Art Bad Art First Term Seminar students. This assignment was meant to challenge students to … Continue reading Art party: activate your imagination
Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer Homecoming week is finally here and the Campus Activities Board is hosting a list of events for all students to enjoy. Juniors Claire Lind and Emma Ericson share what the campus has to offer. On Monday, window painting took place in the Caf. Different organizations on campus signed up to paint a window to represent their organization, Homecoming 2022, and … Continue reading Gustie’s pride cannot be tamed
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Gustie of the Week Senior Katelyn Espe is known by those around her as a considerate, hard-working, intelligent individual who is a positive force for change, eager to make her mark on the world for the better. A Physics and Philosophy double major, Espe is intent on making a positive difference in whatever way she can. “These subjects are important … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Katelyn Espe
Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer The inaugural Bards in the Arb event of this school year will feature poet Taylor Johnson from Washington DC and his debut book of poetry, Inheritance. In addition to being published in several magazines such as Poetry Magazine and The Paris Review, Johnson is the winner of the 2021 Norma Farber First Book Award from the Poetry Society of America … Continue reading Bards in the Arb: Taylor Johnson
Leah Thompson – Staff Writer Nobel Conference 58 happened on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 29, and focused on “mental health disparities and their effects on youth, with a particular emphasis on the significance of identity, trauma and technology.” This Nobel was broken into four different sessions, each exploring different topics related to mental health inequities and young people. During the conference multiple workshops … Continue reading The Day Course: Using real-life materials to help foster self-reflection
Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer The beginning of Senior Bella Nduwayezu’s journey at Gustavus was not always smooth sailing. But with perseverance and determination to find her place on the hill, Nduwayezu was able to make the most of her time in the Gustavus community. “I challenged myself to get out of my comfort zone. I got involved and took leadership positions in student organizations, … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Bella Nduwayezu
