News

Sports technology startup, JockLab, founded by Gustavus alumni

JockLab founders Alijah Nelson (‘19) and Anierobi Eziolise (‘18) met at Gustavus through playing intramural sport. “We met on the basketball court and then our relationship kind of grew… ended up evolving into the business relationship that we have today. The genesis of our relationship was really basketball,” Eziolise said. “This early connection developed into a business relationship with JockLab,” Nelson said. The concept of … Continue reading Sports technology startup, JockLab, founded by Gustavus alumni

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Variety

Masked Melodies: Making music amongst COVID-19

COVID-19 has disrupted almost every sphere of life at Gustavus. Some have been easier to adapt to than others. Lectures, for example, have been able to go virtual with relative ease thanks to programs like Google Meet and Zoom, but what happens to an entire wind orchestra or a choir program during a pandemic? The answer? Get creative. According to Senior President of the Gustavus … Continue reading Masked Melodies: Making music amongst COVID-19

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Sophomore Ana Martinez hails from Mexico City, Mexico.
Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Ana Martinez

International students are a large component of Gustavus’s unique community. This week’s Gustie of The Week is Sophomore Ana Martinez from Mexico City, Mexico. She enrolled at Gustavus because she wanted to study in the U.S. and after looking at several schools, she knew Gustavus was the one. Martinez is planning to major in Business Management and minor in Communication Studies. In the future, Martinez … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ana Martinez

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Hypnotist Chris Jones made his highly anticipated return to The Hill this Friday, Sept. 16.
Variety

Hypnotist Chris Jones makes annual return to campus

The hypnotist show is a staple of the Gustavus experience. Every year, hypnotist Chris Jones performs his fun and interactive show with the Gustavus student body– specifically, the first-years during orientation weekend. The show is full of comedy and intrigue as the magic of Jones plays out in the short hour or two that he performs. This year on Friday, Sep. 16, the show returned– … Continue reading Hypnotist Chris Jones makes annual return to campus

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Features

Five Things to Remember When Returning to Campus

Since upperclassmen Gusties have been finally given the clearance to return to campus this weekend, it is brutally important that everyone remember to take safety precautions to avoid being sent home once again. While it’s pretty obvious that we should remember our masks, here are a few other things to remember when coming back to campus. One: Hand Sanitizer If you’ve always been one to … Continue reading Five Things to Remember When Returning to Campus

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Sports & Fitness

Sports are back (kind of): Gusties prepare to return to campus for athletic practices

Gustavus athletes and coaches are set to return to practice this fall. Though all sports in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) have been postponed until next year, teams are finding ways to work with COVID guidelines in order to prepare for the upcoming season. Protocols have been put in place to help keep athletes safe while still allowing them to train. “Gustavus is following … Continue reading Sports are back (kind of): Gusties prepare to return to campus for athletic practices

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Sports & Fitness

Athlete of the Decade contest heats up: Voting has officially begun for the Gustie Athlete of the Decade

It’s been a tough week of competition for some of the most accomplished Gustie athletes of the last decade, full of landslides and close calls. However, unlike the competitions these athletes excelled in to earn their prestige, the winner of this competition is decided by the votes of their peers. The first round of voting for the Gustavus Student-Athlete of the Decade bracket occurred last … Continue reading Athlete of the Decade contest heats up: Voting has officially begun for the Gustie Athlete of the Decade

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Senior Spotlight, Sports & Fitness

Senior Athlete Q&A: Senior athletes reflect on their upcoming final season.

With the 2020-2021 season being this year’s seniors final seasons, now more than ever it is important to take a moment and reflect upon the journey and what lies ahead for senior athletes. The Gustavian Weekly interviewed five senior Gustie athletes for their thoughts. Senior Hailey Auran (Swim and Dive) Q: What is your favorite memory on the swim team? HA: “My favorite memory on … Continue reading Senior Athlete Q&A: Senior athletes reflect on their upcoming final season.

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