Nobel Speaker: Overconsumption of Sugar is a Mental Health Condition

Staff Writer- August Von Seth On Monday, Oct. 6th, Gustavus welcomes this year’s Nobel Conference speakers to campus. The annual scientific forum features lectures and panel discussions taking place in Christ Chapel. The theme for 2025 is sugar and the different ways scientists understand it. One of the speakers is Dr. Nicole Avena, Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and … Continue reading Nobel Speaker: Overconsumption of Sugar is a Mental Health Condition

Family Weekend Returns for 2025

Staff Writer- Ethan LaLumiere Many families will arrive in St. Peter for the first time since move-in day for the annual Gustavus tradition of Family Weekend. It’s a chance for families to see each other for a weekend, which isn’t otherwise accessible to some students. The college plans events for the weekend on all three days for families to enjoy. Friday kicks off the weekend … Continue reading Family Weekend Returns for 2025

Men’s Soccer Cruising After 6-1 Win Against St. Scholastic

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team found success this past weekend, as they faced the Saints of St. Scholastica and finished the match with a resounding 6-1 victory. Many things were going right for the Gusties in the game, and the team continued to play efficiently and with poise. There was a strong distribution of scoring during the game, and it highlighted … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Cruising After 6-1 Win Against St. Scholastic

Women’s Soccer Hits a Double Feature Weekend

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe The Gustie Women’s Soccer team stayed on The Hill this weekend and competed hard against two teams on Saturday and Sunday; Sept. 20th, and 21st, 2025. Both games ended in 1-1 ties, but the fight did not lapse during these games. On Saturday, Gustavus faced off against St. Scholastica, and it was a hard-fought game. The Gusties had 28 shots compared … Continue reading Women’s Soccer Hits a Double Feature Weekend

Gusties Fight Hard in Home Opener

Staff Writer- Katie Thomas On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Gustavus Football team played against the No. 13 Bethel University Royals. Throughout the whole game, the Gusties gave it their all and fought hard, but they ended up losing 41–7. Bethel is known to be a very talented team and came out and proved it on Saturday; nevertheless, Gustavus did not go down without a … Continue reading Gusties Fight Hard in Home Opener

Audrey Hobart’s Debut Album is Perfection

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Creating a perfect album is a demanding task, even as an established musician. Creating an album that is the perfect blend of upbeat and reflective while telling a cohesive story takes a lot of work. And even more so when it is a debut album and a musician is stepping out on the scene for the first time. That being said, … Continue reading Audrey Hobart’s Debut Album is Perfection

Paws and Reflect: The Power of a Purr-fect “No”

Staff Writer- Bao Vu Observe the cat. When it’s blissfully sunbathing and you reach out to pet it, if it’s not in the mood, its reaction is unmistakable: a swift tail flick, a low growl, or simply getting up and moving away. This action holds no malice; the cat is simply conveying a message: “Sorry, but now is not the time.” Meanwhile, our lives—as success-driven … Continue reading Paws and Reflect: The Power of a Purr-fect “No”

Mirror Ball Predictions: My Take on Season 34 of DWTS

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp There’s no doubt that when September rolls around, Dancing with the Stars takes the television world by storm. It’s a genius media idea, really. I mean, putting celebrities into a spotlight they’ve never been in before humanizes them. They become relatable in a way that only live television can produce. Furthermore, pairing them with seasoned professionals highlights the insane art form … Continue reading Mirror Ball Predictions: My Take on Season 34 of DWTS

The Milk Kid vs. The Water Kid

Opinion Editor- Soph White Okay. Here me out. Most people, at one point in their lives, often in childhood, could have been labeled “the milk kid” or “the water kid.” There are only those two options and no in-between. You either drank an obscene amount of milk to make your bones big and strong, or you drank water to stay hydrated and generally healthy. I … Continue reading The Milk Kid vs. The Water Kid