Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Director of Alumni Parent Engagement, Angela Erickson. In her role in the advancement office, Erickson helps alumni parents and friends of Gustavus connect with one another and stay “in the know” about what is happening on campus. She also connects alumni to programs and events that are relevant and supportive to them, as well … Continue reading GoW: Angela Erickson
Staff Writer- Emily Heins As of recently, the Mayo Clinic has announced that they are shutting down six small-town clinics throughout southeastern Minnesota and relocating to larger cities. These towns include Saint Peter, Belle Plaine, Caledonia, and Montgomery. The decision came as a shock to many Saint Peter residents, especially given the city’s history with Mayo, dating back to Dr. W.W. Mayo’s first practice, just … Continue reading St. Peter Faces Healthcare Strain as Mayo Clinic Shuts Its Doors
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill This Saturday, three Gustavus music department faculty will gather to perform a recital, titled Faculty Pot-pourri. The recital is free and open to the public, but the primary audience is Gustavus students.The performance will take place in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on Saturday, September 27th. The recital will also be livestreamed on the Gustavus Music Department’s YouTube channel. Yumiko Oshima-Ryan, a professor, … Continue reading Faculty Pot-Pourri: Professors Love to Play Too
Staff Writer- August Von Seth On Oct. 7th and 8th, students, faculty, and members of the public are invited to attend this year’s Nobel Conference, an annual scientific forum featuring lectures and panel discussions taking place in Christ Chapel. The theme for 2025 is sugar and the different ways scientists understand it. A total of seven speakers will be visiting, all representing various areas of … Continue reading Nobel Speaker Advocates for Sugar Tax
Staff Writer- Linnea Noeldner Beginning at 6 p.m. on Sept. 29th, 2025, in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, Gustavus’s Homecoming week will commence. Organized by the Campus Activities Board, this weeklong series of events highlights Gustie pride, inclusion, and community. The traditional Homecoming is a celebration of returning students, incoming freshmen, and Gustavus alumni, and brings the different classes together. The theme of the 2025 … Continue reading Homecoming Lights up the Hill
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Staff Writer- Katie Thomas This past weekend, the Gustavus Women’s Volleyball team had a doubleheader. They traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, playing Cornell College in their first match and following up with Coe College in the second match. These two hard-fought victories not only added to their growing momentum but also extended their winning streak to an impressive 10-1 record. Their performance this weekend was … Continue reading Gustavus Volleyball Nets Two Victories
Staff Writer- Alayna Boe The Gustavus Women’s Golf Team hit the road over the weekend, looking to take on 17 other teams at the D3 Classic taking place in Hastings, MN. The tournament took place at Emerald Greens Golf Course, hosted by Gustavus Adolphus College. September 13th and 14th were the dates of this two-round tournament, where players baked in the heat, but the weather … Continue reading Women’s Golf Takes Fifth at D3 Classic
Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Gustavus Women’s Tennis team kicked off its season this last weekend with the Gustavus Fall Invite. While this competition was an exhibition, the girls still appreciated going out to play and getting their season going. For the first-years, it was their opening experience playing for the Gustavus team. The upperclassmen were already well-acquainted with the double-edged sword of both a … Continue reading Gustavus Women’s Tennis Serves Wins
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter There may not have been a song of the summer, but for me, there was a definite book of the summer. And by no surprise, it was written by one of the most popular authors right now, Taylor Jenkins Reid. She is known for books such as Daisy Jones and the Six, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and Malibu Rising. … Continue reading Taylor Jenkins Reid is a Storytelling Genuins
