Nyden Hill – Guest Writer Following their successful 2021 campaign last fall, the Gustavus men’s soccer team opened their season Saturday, September 1, against the Wartburg Knights. While that match ended in a draw, the team followed up with a pair of strong performances against Lake Forest and St. Norbert before tying again at Bethany Lutheran. With this strong start to their season in mind, … Continue reading Gustavus soccer shines bright
Parker Burman – Staff Writer The Gustavus Women’s golf team spent last weekend down in Waverly, Iowa, for the Wartburg Fall Invitational. Playing at Prairie Links Golf Course, the Gusties looked to start off the year with a strong performance. Gustavus finished in twelfth place out of the 22 teams that had competed in the two-day event. The top individual performances for Gustavus came from … Continue reading Women’s golf weathers the storm
Emma Esteb – Staff Writer The Gustavus men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the Hamline Invitational this past Friday September 9. Both the men’s and women’s teams took home third place, with the men competing against six other teams and the women competing against ten other teams. It was a very close race between Gustavus and Macalster for the men’s with Macalster taking … Continue reading Cross country cruises to third
Will Sorg – Entertainment Writer Last Friday the Campus Activities Board at Gustavus showed Jordan Peele’s newest film Nope. Due to rain, the film was moved to the Lund Center, which is truly a shame. Had the weather cooperated, the horror film, which is set almost entirely outside, would’ve been a perfect fit for a showing in the Arb. The genius of Nope is that … Continue reading Friday Night Fright: Nope
Kaylene Kerber – Opinions Writer There probably isn’t much I can say about Community and Rick and Morty that hasn’t been said before. The differences between these shows aren’t hard to come by; There is very little overlap between their messages, mediums, and fan bases. Except the fact that they were created by the same man: Dan Harmon. Community inspires in unconventional ways. The characters … Continue reading The comforts of Community versus the chaos of Rick and Morty
David Eide – Opinions Writer Returning students this year will have noticed major changes when it comes to how we receive our textbooks for courses. For new Gusties who never used the original system, previously Gusties purchased individual textbooks directly from the Book Mark. Now, Gusties pay a lump sum based on the number of credits and receive all their books from Slingshot. I’ve heard … Continue reading So what’s the deal with Slingshot anyways?
Jonas Doerr – Opinions Writer There was a lot on the table Tuesday evening. Or maybe I should say, there was a lot on the tables. An overwhelming amount on the tables. Organizations covered dozens of tables in front of the campus center with their various poster boards and stockpiles of candy, trying to persuade new and old Gusties to pick up a new activity. … Continue reading Is involvement fair?
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
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week is known for his enthusiasm, energy, dedication to his passions, and his wide array of talents. He is a part of the Gustavus choir, sings in G-sharp (an independent singing group on campus), works as a tutor in the Philosophy department, and leads worship for the Chaplain’s Office. Senior Eric Johnson is a proud … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Eric Johnson
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
