GUSTIE of the WEEK: Rachel Erickson

Samantha Raghu – Staff Writer Junior Rachel Erickson, a Financial Economics and Spanish double major, as well as a magnificent baker, is this week’s Gustie of the Week. Erickson’s journey to Gustavus was predestined as her siblings were former Gusties, along with her previous participation in Gustavus’ summer swimming camps. “My sister graduated from Gustavus in 2019, so that was a big factor in deciding where … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Rachel Erickson

CAB hosts Drag Queen BINGO this Saturday

Mula Lay – Staff Writer Drag Queen Bingo is an upcoming event on February 20 taking place in Lund. The event will be hosted by returning Twin Cities queen Victoria DeVille, who hosted the previous BINGO night, and will introduce a new queen, Sunny Kiriyama, to Gustavus. Similar to the Drag Bingo earlier this fall, the upcoming event will feature bingo for those who attend, but this … Continue reading CAB hosts Drag Queen BINGO this Saturday

Eating healthy easily on a meal plan

Tori Smith – Opinion Columnist After being away from campus for two months, I’ve had to adjust back to a new normal. No more cuddles with my dog in the morning or spending (in-person) quality time with my family. The most challenging adjustment, however, is not having a home-cooked meal made by my very talented mother every night. Now, my nights look a little different. Every … Continue reading Eating healthy easily on a meal plan

Choose a career you love

Gustavian Weekly Writer – Opinion Columnist Gusties, as I’m writing this, It is more important to find a profession that we are passionate about rather than finding one based on income. We spend a large portion of our lives working, so how we spend those years matters. It is beneficial to find a career that will fulfil those years with satisfaction and happiness. “Find a job you … Continue reading Choose a career you love

No one is okay and that’s not okay

Cadence Paramore – Photography Manager It’s become trendy to hate ourselves, to be miserable. We’ve taken good pieces of advice like “It’s okay to not be okay” and “Everyone is going through things, especially right now” and so many of us have twisted them into, “I’m going into today expecting the worst from both myself and everyone else.” We stop trying because it’s easier than putting … Continue reading No one is okay and that’s not okay

Gustavus Sweeps Intra-squad Meet

Autumn Zierman – Staff Writer With the swim and dive season already heavily underway and restrictions heavily in place on competition and travel, the Gustavus Swim and Dive team spent last Saturday, February 13, preparing for end-of-season with another Intra-squad meet. While practicing almost every day a week, twice a day, certainly gears the team up for competition, Intra-squad meets allow the simulation of an actual … Continue reading Gustavus Sweeps Intra-squad Meet

A Different Breed

Jack Wiessenberger – Staff Writer Collegiate Men’s Hockey players are a different breed. Many started playing at a very young age and before competing at the college level, spent years preparing in the junior leagues. The level of dedication each player has to the game of hockey is immense. Hard work, persistence and a love for competition are traits all hockey players share. Patrick Gazich, a … Continue reading A Different Breed

Who Let the Gusties Out?

Eamonn McCullough – Staff Writer Gustavus Track & Field lays down dominant performance at SJU/CSB Gustavus Track & Field has been turning the past semester’s season of hard training into pure gold throughout their first meets of the year. This weekend’s competition against Saint John’s University, Augsburg, and the College of St. Benedict provided yet another opportunity for Gusties to shine and put up marks that … Continue reading Who Let the Gusties Out?

The Dive gets an inclusive update

Georgia Zutz – Staff Writer The Center for Inclusive Excellence has always been an integral part of the Gustavus campus, and recently made a new home in what was the former Dive area. The move was a discussion that has taken place over the span of more than a decade and has involved hundreds of Gusties. “Sometimes I’m in disbelief that we are the generation … Continue reading The Dive gets an inclusive update