Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This year’s Nobel Conference met head-on the issues of mental health inequity and young people. There were multiple distinguished speakers, Q&A panels, and lectures filled with relevant and crucial content about mental health. Alongside these fundamental events of the conference, there was a different kind of intellectual opportunity for students–the Nobel Concert, composed of songs, dances, and poems which expressed, … Continue reading Students take the stage in Resonance

Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer OLAS (the Organization for Latin American and Spanish cultures) is a meaningful organization here at Gustavus for many Gusties. OLAS members host many events throughout the year. Senior Ana Martinez Magana is Co-President of OLAS and she shared how the org will be celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place every year from Sept 15 to Oct 15. They … Continue reading OLAS celebrates national Hispanic Heritage Month

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Gustavus Junior Andrew Mendez and Sophomore Elizabeth Klebs have started an initiative to create a campus community geared toward sexual assault prevention and education. Flyers distributed during the involvement fair last Tuesday call it “A new grassroots campus community initiative to prevent sexual assault”. The flyer goes on to describe the intent of the group: “We want to cultivate a … Continue reading A new grassroots campus community

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Gustavus Senior Joseph Weckwerth has seen his band, Let’s Be Kids, through many phases as far back as middle school.  The three-piece band has its roots in the classic rock cover band Weckwerth started in seventh grade, a time where students are beginning to pick up instruments and getting started with music. Weckwerth and Let’s Be Kids’ bassist, Jonathan Kraemer, … Continue reading Gusties shine in local band

Leah Thompson – Staff Writer The recent departure of the previous Chapel Choir director allowed Gustavus to welcome a familiar face back to campus: Professor Samuel Grace. Grace is the new Chapel Choir Director and is calling Gustavus home again after graduating in 2011. Throughout the past ten years Grace has continued his education, obtaining his Master’s degree from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, … Continue reading Welcoming back a friendly face

Emma – Staff Writer This Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10, auditions for TRAGEDY: A Tragedy will take place in the Rob and Judy Gardner Theater here on campus. Students who are interested in auditioning must sign up and prepare a 45-50 second monologue to perform for the play’s director, Professor Henry MacCarthy. “Everybody’s welcome to audition, regardless of major, class standing, experience… [etc],” … Continue reading Tragedy: Holding Auditions

  The Weekly – Editorial Staff To the incoming first-years: Welcome to Gustavus! Coming to college, especially in a new area, can be pretty stressful. That is why The Weekly staff would like to provide you with some tips, tricks, and cool spots that will help you as you navigate through your first year here at Gustavus. Beginning with tips- managing a college course load … Continue reading First year tips, tricks, and more!