Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Assistant Director of the Center of Inclusive Excellence, Kareem Watts, has kept busy in his new position while getting adjusted to the Minnesota weather. Originally from Los Angeles, Watts has been working in higher education at public and private universities and colleges for over 12 years as an educator and administrator. “I really just have a passion for students but … Continue reading GUSTIE of the Week: Kareem Watts
Tori Smith – Staff Writer Founded in 1979 as the Arts and Heritage Council, the Arts Center of Saint Peter has been a long-standing establishment in the community for many years. After the 1998 St. Peter tornado that took out the historic school building where the Arts and Heritage Council was originally located, the Arts Center re-organized and in 2000 opened their new facility at … Continue reading New Exhibition at the Arts Center of St. Peter
Geena Zebrasky – Features Writer This past Thursday, April 22nd, was international Earth Day. For years, Gustavus and the greater community have observed this holiday, with each year’s focus addressing the challenges that we’re currently facing. The United States’ first Earth Day grew out of the Santa Barbara oil spill of 1969, when more than 3 million gallons of oil were spilled off the coast … Continue reading Earth Day
Gustavian Weekly Writer – Opinion Columnist I think that spending time outdoors regularly is a great thing. It provides time away from situations we may find distressing. Going for a walk outside has plenty of benefits like improved mood, improved physical health, reduced stress, reduced anxiety, and improved memory. It’s great to spend time outdoors because of these benefits. When we get stuck in a loop … Continue reading Why Spending Time Outdoors is Great
Maia Honl – Opinion Columnist We are now officially three-ish weeks away from finals, to which I have only this to say: AAAAAAAAAAHHH. With that off my chest and out of my conscience, I’d like to start feeling some hope. I’m a very goal-oriented person, so I have had my eyes set to summer for the last two months. Think “The High School Musical 2 … Continue reading Summer Motivations: Staying Sane in the Final Stretch
Emma Putahl – Opinion Columnist This week I wanted to talk about the Sustainability Credit that many students and faculty are working hard to get established. I hope that the upperclassmen remember in Spring of 2019, in partnership with Environmental Action Coalition (EAC), there was a group of students that arranged “Groundswell” Day. It was a day full of activities that was to show that … Continue reading Sustainability Credit
Tori Smith – Staff Writer It’s official: spring is finally here. After a cold, lonely winter of isolation, blossoming flowers and green grass is just what Gusties need. That is unless you’re an allergy-sufferer like me. While I want nothing more than to finally step outside to soak up the newfound sunshine and fresh air, my constant sneezing and coughing has me running indoors and … Continue reading Surviving seasonal allergies: We’re in this together
Brady Boie – Staff Writer The Gustavus women’s softball team got back on track this week with wins against Saint Mary’s and Concordia College. These wins snapped a six-game losing streak and brought the Gusties closer to a .500 record. Their busy weekend consisted of four games (two double-headers) and began with a visit to Winona against Saint Mary’s. Despite coming into the game on … Continue reading Gustie Softball Snaps Losing Streak
Jack Wiessenberger – Staff Writer Another week in the baseball season has passed, and with it came two more series sweeps by the Gusties over conference rivals. Last week, the team comfortably won both games against Macalster by scores of 5-1 and 11-1. A few days later the Gusties swept Carleton in a three game series. After achieving two wins playing away in Northfield, the … Continue reading Baseball Sweeps Carleton
Eamonn McCullough – Staff Writer In an unprecedented spring season where competitions are still not guaranteed, the Gustavus Football team has found ways to take sudden changes in stride and excel at every turn. On Saturday, April 17, the Gusties were scheduled to scrimmage Division II Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN. Unfortunately, the road competition against the Mustangs was cancelled, and the ever-resilient … Continue reading Adapt & Overcome: Gustavus has Optimistic Scrimmage
