Variety Editor- Colleen Coleman This weekend, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will be embarking on its 2026 winter regional tour of Minnesota, playing pieces such as “Hansel and Gretel Overture” by Engelbert Humperdinck and “Adoration” by Florence Price. They will be performing at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna, 7 p.m. on Feb. 6th at King of Kings Lutheran Church … Continue reading GSO Embarks on Winter Tour of Minnesota
Staff Writer- Cora Hess Fin Gustafson As the first month of the Spring Semester comes to an end, spring recruitment is just beginning. Recruitment for Greek Life, or FSL (Fraternity and Sorority Life), is something that members of these organizations look forward to each year as they welcome new members. Member of Alpha Sigma Tau (AST) and Sophomore Natalie Borst expressed her excitement for the … Continue reading Greek Life Hosts Spring Recruitment
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Caden Riga Last Tuesday, a group gathered in the Arboretum Interpretive Center to discuss the College’s indigenous relations work. As students, faculty, the College’s president, and Dakota community members sat on folding chairs in a circle, Dakota elder Wilfred Keeble patiently let each participant waft sage smoke over themselves. This was the mid-cycle Circle Gathering to assess the College’s progress with … Continue reading Gustavus Emphasizes Reconciliation with the Dakota Community
Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Linnea Beckstrom. In her final year at Gustavus, Beckstrom has taken on many responsibilities both academically and personally. She currently has three majors: Political Science, Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, and Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies, with a minor in Religious Diversity in Professional Life. Outside of the classroom, Beckstrom works as the … Continue reading GotW: Linnea Beckstrom
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry Soren Sackreiter On Friday, Jan. 23, hundreds of Gusties and community members gathered in the bitter cold in Minnesota Square Park to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) operations in Minnesota. The student-planned protest joined communities around the state in “ICE Out Of MN” day, headlined by an afternoon march in Minneapolis. Protestors’ demands aligned with those of “ICE Out Of … Continue reading Gustavus Students Organize Protest
Staff Writer- Cora Hess As the spring semester of 2026 gears into motion, Dr. Chad Winterfeldt, Cantor of Christ Chapel, is preparing to share his musical talents with Gustavus. From beginning the organ at 16 years old, to sharing his expertise for all of Gustavus to hear, join Winterfeldt in this beautiful experience “Pulling Out All the Stops: Dance Music on the Organ” at 7:30 … Continue reading Faculty Recital Pulls Out All the Stops
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry Caden Riga All are invited to join the Campus Activities Board’s (CAB) Saturday Night in Lund Roller Rave this Saturday, January 24, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will take place on the Lund Blue. “Students can expect an evening of roller skating with friends to a groovy playlist, accompanied by free snacks and drinks,” CAB Executive Junior Linnea … Continue reading CAB Saturday Night in Lund: Roller Rave
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry Soren Sackreiter The start of a new semester brings more opportunities for Gusties to get involved on campus. The Spring Involvement Fair will be held on Tuesday, January 20th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage, St. Peter, and 3 Crowns rooms of Campus Center. Like the Fall Involvement Fair, the event will feature over 80 student organizations and … Continue reading Spring Involvement Fair
Staff Writer- Cora Hess As the end of the 2025 Fall Semester begins its ending weeks, Performance II Class has not halted its semester quite yet. As their devised production, Transforming, nears the upcoming performance, they are ready to share what they’ve been working hard on. With absolutely nothing to start the path of this production besides creative minds, Ernest Briggs, Professor of Theater, states, … Continue reading Transforming: a Devised Work
Staff Writer- Cora Hess As the first snow falls at Gustavus Adolphus College, students have begun to prepare for finals, which are soon approaching. With the end of the 2025 Fall Semester approaching, relief is what most students are seeking. Students are encouraged to take a break from their rigorous studying to join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) at their Winter Wonderland night from 6:00 … Continue reading CAB Presents Winter Wonderland
