So, What is the Weekly?

Variety Editor and Interim Editor in Chief- Colleen Coleman Established in 1891, The Gustavian Weekly is an independent news source run by students. It provides the campus community with unbiased, relevant, and important information regarding the student, faculty, and staff body of Gustavus Adolphus College, through weekly publications. The Weekly aims to remain an independent news source that maintains journalistic integrity. The Gustavian Weekly is … Continue reading So, What is the Weekly?

GoW: Ben and Alicia Hilding

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gusties of the Week are partners Ben and Alicia Hilding. The Hildings currently share the positions of Dean of Christ Chapel and Chaplain of the College, where they provide spiritual support, preside over worship services, and facilitate spiritual growth opportunities for everyone within the Gustavus community. Both of the Hildings are Gustie alumni, with Ben holding a B.A. in … Continue reading GoW: Ben and Alicia Hilding

Deep Dive into Campus Resources

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Every step of the college journey comes with its own special kind of stress. Adjusting to more difficult classes, trying to make new friends, struggling through writing assignments, and more. But Gusties, fear not: our school has a support network ready to help, from counseling to academic support to help with career planning. A good place to start is the Counseling … Continue reading Deep Dive into Campus Resources

Welcome Back to the Hill!

News Editor- Jenna Anderson The Gustavian Weekly would like to welcome the class of 2029 to Gustavus and give a warm welcome back to campus to all returning students. For those who aren’t familiar, the Weekly has been Gustavus’s student newspaper since 1891. The paper is distributed on Fridays and can be found throughout campus and, a new addition this year, through a weekly email. … Continue reading Welcome Back to the Hill!

Spring Semester Closes on the Hill

Linnea Noeldner- From 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29th, the Midnight Express will roll around to Gustavus as one of the last events of the 2024-25 school year. Hosted by the Campus Activities Board and organized by the Traditions Executives, Sophomore Mary Steffen and Junior Nora Henson, the event is a de-stressor for students to come in and enjoy some entertainment as well … Continue reading Spring Semester Closes on the Hill

Gustie of the Week: Mel Pardock

Colleen Coleman- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Mel Pardock, a Senior Political Science and Japanese Studies double major, with a minor in Theatre, from Des Moines, IA. Having served as the Weekly’s very own Editor in Chief for the past two years, Pardock is also President of Gustavus Model United Nations, Peer Advisor in the Center for International and Cultural Education, is a … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Mel Pardock

The Process of Becoming: Inside the Chaplain Search Committee and Welcoming the New Deans of Christ Chapel

Grace LaTourelle- This school year has been marked with a plethora of changes. One of these is the ending of the Chaplain’s 2-year interim period, installed after Chaplain Maggie Falenschek left Gustavus following the 2022-2023 school year.  “The interim position for the past two years was something I asked President Bergman for so that the College could have time to assess the Chaplain role and … Continue reading The Process of Becoming: Inside the Chaplain Search Committee and Welcoming the New Deans of Christ Chapel

A Definitive Ranking of Every LEGO Movie

Olivia Telecky- Since 2014’s release of The Lego Movie, four other movies have been released using that same blend of Lego and CGI. While Lego released movies before 2014, they were straight-to-DVD or made-for-TV films that didn’t have the same resources available to them. As such, it would be unfair to compare them to the larger Lego movies, and they will not be included in … Continue reading A Definitive Ranking of Every LEGO Movie

A Complete Unknown: Film Review

Katelyn Benschoter- 2025 has been a big year for film and an even bigger year if you are a music lover. The film A Complete Unknown follows Bob Dylan, well known for starting his career in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and his rise to fame. The film has been critically acclaimed and highly anticipated by many. And, despite being late to the party, I finally watched the … Continue reading A Complete Unknown: Film Review

Home Course Heroes: Gustavus Golf Wins Home Tournament

Teddy Kaste- The Gustavus Men’s Golf Team made history this past weekend, becoming the first men’s golf team of any division (D1, D2, and D3) to win the Bobby Krig Invite in 2025. The win marked their third of the season, as well as the first win individually for First-year Jimmy Abdo. The Gusties shot rounds of 291-287-291 to take home the title by a … Continue reading Home Course Heroes: Gustavus Golf Wins Home Tournament