Gus’ First Day of School Comic
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Gustavus Women’s Volleyball Sweep
Staff Writer- Katie Thomas The Gustavus Women’s Volleyball team traveled this weekend to Si Melby Hall in Minneapolis, where the 43rd annual Augsburg University Volleyball Invitational was held. The Gustavus Women’s Volleyball team had an amazing sweep where they won all four matches against Minnesota Morris, Grinnell, Lakeland, and UW-La Crosse. They are only 7 games in and have only lost one, hinting at a … Continue reading Gustavus Women’s Volleyball Sweep
Men’s Golf Hits Highs at Minnesota Classic
Staff Writer- Alayna Boe On September 6th and 7th, the Gustavus men’s golf team headed to Pioneer Golf Course (Maple Plain, MN) to play in the Minnesota Golf Classic. Bethel University hosted this meet, and the Gusties faced ten other top teams, coming out on top. The Gusties had a rough start in round one, with a score of +21 and a rank of 12th … Continue reading Men’s Golf Hits Highs at Minnesota Classic
Football Season Opener in Spokane
Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson As the Gustavus football team hit the road for their season opener in Spokane, Washington, this last weekend, excitement was high. For many players on the team, the chartered flight to Washington State was a first, and they made sure to soak it all up and not take it for granted.“We were all super excited,” Senior linebacker Bode Hogan said, “as … Continue reading Football Season Opener in Spokane
The Song of the Summer: Missing!
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter The school year has just begun, and our summer tan lines are starting to fade. That means it’s time to reflect and ponder:what was the song of the summer? The song of each summer is that song that you just can’t escape; no matter how hard you try to resist, you just have to sing along to the chorus. As we … Continue reading The Song of the Summer: Missing!
It’s Okay, You Can Put Down the Book
Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita By the simplicity of the title, you’d think that everyone would know this by now. But how many people truly understand this affirmation? The phrase sits in the back of our heads, yet some of us may feel a sense of guilt for doing so. Growing up, I was led to conclude that if I didn’t finish a book that I … Continue reading It’s Okay, You Can Put Down the Book
The Over-Involved Epidemic
Staff Writer- Mary Athorp Call me a hypocrite. (“You’re a hypocrite, Mary!”) Perfect. Since we’ve established that I am, in fact, a hypocrite, I will go ahead and be one. Hopefully, you’ve heard the term “overinvolved Gustie”. In case you haven’t, let me provide a brief definition. An “overinvolved Gustie” refers to a Gustavus student heavily involved in campus proceedings. Generally, these “proceedings” allow the … Continue reading The Over-Involved Epidemic
My Takes on the Summer I Turned Pretty
Staff Writer- Lexi Thomas The talk of the summer has been The Summer I Turned Pretty, and every Wednesday when the new episode drops, it is the talk of the week until next Wednesday! Discussion is mainly focused on the love triangle that follows the main characters. The question everyone asks is, are you team Jeremiah, Team Conrad, or are you team Belly? If you’ve … Continue reading My Takes on the Summer I Turned Pretty
Coca-Cola Funding: an Unanswered Question of Morality
Editor in Chief (studying abroad Fall 2025)- Grace LaTourelle Since the late 80s, Coca-Cola has been a beverage partner of Gustavus. Currently, Gustavus Dining Services are in year three of a seven-year re-negotiated pouring-rights contract with the Coca-Cola company. As information about this funding is not widely available on the Gustavus website, this article provides a deeper dive into the implications of the agreement for … Continue reading Coca-Cola Funding: an Unanswered Question of Morality
Tales from Abroad: Amelia Dewberry
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry In July, I returned from the most dynamic few months of my life. Instead of experiencing the constant energy of a bustling, tourist-filled city like Barcelona, my study abroad brought me somewhere smaller and tightly-knit. Nestled in the heart of the Black Forest, I lived in the medieval university town of Freiburg, Germany.Freiburg is globally recognized as one of the most … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: Amelia Dewberry