Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter When asked what I spent my time doing over winter break, my answer has generally been “not too much, I just hung out at home,” but in reality, my favorite thing I did over break was binge-watching the final season of Stranger Things. The first episode of Stranger Things dropped on July 15th, 2016, and now, almost ten years later, the … Continue reading The End of a Decade: Stranger Things
Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle Soren Sackreiter The Instagram algorithm captured me in more ways than one this past year, but not all of them were bad. In fact, around November, I started receiving reels that have informed the way I now interact with media. And now, I am repeating this call to action to our faithful readership, in hopes of inspiring a year of … Continue reading An Analog 2026: Libraries and Boomboxes
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry Soren Sackreiter The start of a new semester brings more opportunities for Gusties to get involved on campus. The Spring Involvement Fair will be held on Tuesday, January 20th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage, St. Peter, and 3 Crowns rooms of Campus Center. Like the Fall Involvement Fair, the event will feature over 80 student organizations and … Continue reading Spring Involvement Fair
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill In partnership with community organizations, Gustavus will be hosting three events on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this upcoming Monday (the 19th). The day’s events will be free and open to the public (and involve free snacks). The first event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the banquet rooms in the Jackson Campus Center. This open-house-style engagement event will … Continue reading Gustavus Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Staff Writer- Alayna Boe Being in full swing, the Gustavus Adolphus men’s basketball team has been hitting the road along with the home court this season. On Saturday, Dec. 6th, the men hit the road to Winona, Minnesota. Taking on the Saint Mary’s University Cardinals, the Gusties were seeking to improve their MIAC record, along with their overall record. This road match came easily for … Continue reading Gustavus Strikes Hard Against St. Mary’s
Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Gustavus Men’s hockey team played the Augsburg Auggies in a two-game series over the weekend. The first game on Friday, Dec. 5th, was played on the road in Minneapolis, and the second game on Saturday, Dec. 6th, was played at Gustavus in the Lund Arena. Friday’s victory came with an exciting overtime game-winning goal from First-year forward Emil Samuelsson. Saturday’s … Continue reading Men’s Hockey Achieves Series Sweep Against Auggies
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Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Winter break is a great time to unwind and take a much-needed rest from schoolwork and the pressures of socializing. That being said, I think one of the best activities to do during a snowy winter break day is a movie marathon! It is winter break, why not? Grab the comfiest blanket, your favorite snack, and a warm beverage, and it … Continue reading What to Watch Over Winter Break
Staff Writer- Bao Vu A few weeks ago, I read an article by Grace. Grace shared her study abroad journey in Germany—a journey that was lonely, yet not truly alone—telling of meadows and a soul that was, and always is, connected to many other souls. Perhaps, here in the US, right alongside all of you, I am also finding a similar journey. My journey began … Continue reading My First Semester in the U.S.
Staff Writer- William Tran I sat on the familiar bus leaving the city, heading back to my hometown to celebrate the New Year with my family. I had taken this route for years, yet somehow every trip felt different. As the bus rolled away from high-rise buildings, slipping past the lights and the traffic, I watched society shift in layers—from the city to the town … Continue reading Are We Building a Wealthy Nation or a Happy One?
