Last year at this time I didn’t think I’d spend my senior year taking all online classes and seeing with my friends wearing masks from six feet apart. I think many seniors like myself probably feel that something has been lost this year. And we unfortunately can’t go back and relive our senior year like we’d imagine it to be. Sometimes I imagine there’s an … Continue reading Letter from the Editor (12/4/2020)
The Festival of St. Lucia at Gustavus is an annual celebration of leadership, service, compassion and light. Gustavus began celebrating this tradition in 1941. It is typically celebrated in Sweden, where a family’s oldest daughter serves coffee and baked goods to her family at sunrise on Dec. 13, the feast day of St. Lucia. This year’s Festival is being held virtually, and a video of … Continue reading Virtual festival of St. Lucia rings in the holiday season at Gustavus
The pandemic continues to present a rapidly evolving challenge to our state, according to MN Governor Tim Walz. In preparation for these challenges, the Gustavus community has adapted its COVID-19 winter break guidelines. With some students returning home and others staying on campus for the remainder of the semester, daily student life looks a bit differently for everyone. “All students have the choice to live … Continue reading Winter break COVID-19 guidelines shift as the end of fall semester nears
As we approach the end of the semester, finals week begins to rear its heads as both students and professors – whether on or off campus – prepare. Final exams begin on Dec. 11 and last through Dec. 15 this year, with the last day of class being on Dec. 9. Professor in Political Science and program director of Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies Jillian … Continue reading Gusties learn to shine online during finals
Art is an important element of any college campus, and Gustavus isn’t an exception. From the infamous BC/AD (1973) sculpture outside of Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library to the large “tornado” statue outside Christ Chapel, Gustavus proudly displays hundreds of art pieces. Senior Hannah Calkins is one of the many prominent artists who have their work installed on campus. Last spring, she received the 20/21 President’s … Continue reading President’s Art Award: Hannah Calkins makes it to the dining room
JoNes VanHecke has worn many hats at Gustavus: student, Collegiate Fellow, class of 1988 alum, Director of Student Activities, Assistant Dean of Students and now her role as Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students. The journey to her current position was practically prophesied, even though she initially intended to go down a completely different path. “I came to college thinking I was … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: JoNes VanHecke
In light of the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Gustavus’s Christmas in Christ Chapel concert will not take place in person and will instead be broadcast online on Saturday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. CST and archived on the follwing website. https://gustavus.edu/events/ccc/ Only one ticket is necessary per household viewing. No ticket is required to view the livestream. If you do order a ticket before December 8, … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel: Livestream Online Dec. 19.
This year, Gustavus’ theatre gallery has morphed into an online short film screening. Typically a stage performance, students from the “Special Topic: Devising Performance” class have adapted this tradition to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions, resulting in the 2020 online theatre gallery. It features six short films written and directed by students, including senior Miranda Johnsen, an English and Scandinavian studies double major, and sophomore Sam Peters, … Continue reading Features From the Online Theatre Gallery
To begin this article, it is important to acknowledge, as we should always do whether written or not, that Gustavus lies on the land of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ people. Last Thursday was Thanksgiving, and despite COVID, for many of us this meant a celebration of some sorts. We understand it to be a day to spend time with others and eat good food. However, for … Continue reading Native American Heritage Day: Significance & Symbolism
As the research papers and exams keep piling up this holiday season, I find myself increasingly thankful for my creative outlets. If I couldn’t sit down for 30 minutes each day to practice guitar or work on a short story, the stress of finals surely would have eaten me alive by now. And that stress is no joke, as I’m sure all you students out … Continue reading Let’s give thanks for creative outlets
