Gustavus students are often heavily involved in the music ensembles on campus, but for those who do not want to take courses for credit, the Gustavus Music Collective provides an opportunity to perform and share music outside of an academic setting. “The Gustavus Music Collective is a group of students on campus…apart from choir or orchestra or jazz, where we just have a safe space … Continue reading The Gustavus Music Collective offers an alternative to credit-based musical ensembles

At a time where tensions are high and the future is uncertain, Gustavus students are looking for anything to distract themselves. For Junior Anya Menk, jazz is the best way to do just that. Menk, a music education major with an instrumental focus, created a new club this year with Senior Co-President Matt Guilette. The Gustavus Jazz Club is an organization made up of students … Continue reading Gustavus Jazz Club to host jam session

With Halloween falling during a period of increasing COVID-19 cases, students on campus were forced to get creative with their Halloween holiday plans. Co-Presidents of the Epsilon Pi Alpha (“Eppies”) fraternity, Seniors Joe Lackner and Connor Cress, came up with the idea of hosting a haunted Arb trail based on a similar event they attended during their first year on campus back in 2017. “We … Continue reading Haunted Arb Trail spreads spooky spirit to campus

Gusties partake in a variety of activities that uplift their mental and physical well-being. Through dancing organizations, Gusties learn and interact with diverse traditions and groups of people while creating spaces of affiliation and cultural understanding. The Gustavus Swing Club has played a pivotal role in fostering community engagement, broadening cultural comprehension, and strengthening social bonding through swing dancing. Senior Caitlin Pott, President of the … Continue reading Gustavus Swing Club promises students an abundance of entertainment

“As we all know, this past year has been one that we will not soon forget. And as a senior that’s graduating early, I began this last semester feeling quite bummed about all the things I would have no choice but to miss out on – thanks COVID! However, I was quickly reminded how Gusties are very equipped to learn and adapt to things when … Continue reading A Special “C in CC” Thank You

Greek Life recruitment wrapped up last week, and like most activities this semester, it was not the same as in past years. “Recruitment faced a few challenges this year, as you might expect,” Assistant Director of Campus Activities and Greek Life Adviser Julianne Watterson said. “All of our large events were virtual, most of them were over Zoom. We stretched out the process to be … Continue reading GAC Greek life finalizes new members

Among Gustavus’ many student organizations, only one stands out for its service, commitment to children, and of course, its magic. A Moment of Magic (AMOM) is a national, non-profit organization that conducts creative programs for medically vulnerable children. They have chapters all over the U.S. that assist children in need. Volunteers through AMOM at Gustavus bring childhood characters to life for hospital visits, home visits, … Continue reading Gusties make magic for those in need