Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Senior Mike Martinez has been able to find a community within the close-knit environment at Gustavus. “I’m originally from Worthington, Minnesota. I actually didn’t know about Gustavus up until my junior year of high school. I had two teachers that came to Gustavus, a math teacher and an English teacher, and they both recommended me to the school because they … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Mike Martinez

Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Anthony Hernandez, a Spanish and psychology double major. He is involved in the Gustavus Wind Symphony, where he plays the saxophone, as well as OLAS (Organization for Latinx American students), and he works at the Lund Center. His favorite space on campus? The information desk. Senior Jay Baldus met Hernandez while they … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Anthony Hernandez

Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Senior Abbey Sletten is this week’s Gustie of the Week. A business management major with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and a Spanish minor, Sletten values the personal experiences she has been able to get at Gustavus. She has made an impact on campus and in the lives of her peers and has high hopes for her future after graduating from … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Abbey Sletten

Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer As most Gusties are aware, our initial plans for the future tend to switch once we arrive at The Hill. Some change throughout their career while others, like Austin Adler ‘23, combine their childhood dreams with their newfound passions to create a bright new duality.  From performing on the stage to working behind the scenes, Adler proves that success in … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Austin Adler

Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Gabriela Passmore graduated from Gustavus in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in English with a writing emphasis. She was involved in cross country and track and field, the track and field choir, and was a lead copy editor for the Gustavian Weekly. Even though her time as a student on the hill has ended, she hasn’t gone far. Passmore is … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Gabriela Passmore

Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Junior Itzell Martinez has certainly brought a lot to the Gustavus community. From her infectious energy to her unwavering dedication to that which is important to her, Martinez is well known by those around her as an incredible person, and as a Gustie worthy of recognition. Martinez follows her passions, as shown through her involvement on campus. She is involved … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Itzell Martinez

Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer This Gustavus student showcases the values of persistence in a time where the world is at odds with each other. Andrea Cruz Bracamontes is a Junior Political Science and Spanish double major with a LALACS minor from Saint Paul, Minnesota.  Coming from the big city to the quaint campus on the hill, the transition was difficult for Bracamontes and the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Andrea Cruz Bracamontes

Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week, Thomas Sullivan, is highly involved in the Gustavus community and widely respected by his fellow Gusties. Sullivan is a member of the Gustavus Choir, G Sharp A Cappella, Legacy A Capella, LineUs Improv Comedy Troupe, Theatre Gallery, and the Gustavus Student Nurses Association. He is a Senior Nursing major and Theater minor. Senior Zoë … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Thomas Sullivan

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Senior Isabela “Bela” Larsen came to Gustavus for the community and stayed for it, too. “I knew a couple of people already going into my freshman year here on campus. That made me feel more secure, knowing that I had someone to rely on or ask questions or just to guide me,” Larsen said.  Looking back, one of the most … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Bela Larsen

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