Shogren’s fascination with working life in the 1930’s is a common focal point of his work.
Variety

Preview: The Shogren-Meyer Collection

Beginning Monday, September 9, The Hillstrom Museum of Art will present Industry, Work, Society, and Travails in the Depression Era: American Paintings and Photographs from the Shogren-Meyer Collection. The exhibition features paintings and photographs by around sixty different artists, mostly dating back to “the turbulent thirties, which were an era of particular interest to the collectors and one that is also heavily reflected in the … Continue reading Preview: The Shogren-Meyer Collection

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Taylor was inspired by her first Collegiate Fellow, Taylor Claeys
Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Taylor Kmiech

As Gustavus enters the beginning of the upcoming school year, there are plenty of students that have settled back into life on the hill. One of these individuals is Taylor Kmiech, a senior English major and dance minor who comes from Duluth, Minnesota. “Taylor is not only the definition of what it means to be a Gustie. She’s a living example of what it means … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Taylor Kmiech

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Dean Willaert

The first Gustie of the Week for this academic year is Dean Willaert, who has worked at Gustavus for almost nineteen years. Willaert goes by many titles including Lead Groundsperson, Project Coordinator and Heavy Equipment Operator. Willaert loves to work with his fellow team members and student employees, making him a well-liked faculty members on the Gustavus campus. “My favorite part of my role is … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Dean Willaert

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Change cannot happen in a vaccum, you have to start a conversation.
Opinion

Challenge call-out culture on campus

As our culture becomes ever more connected and engaged, so does the pursuit of social justice and equality. With the emergence of platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, it has become as easy as picking up your phone to “call-out” something that you believe someone has done wrong. Victims range from seriously guilty celebrities all the way to right here on campus. This has come … Continue reading Challenge call-out culture on campus

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Studying abroad can provide you one of a time experiences across the globe.
Opinion

Broaden your horizons by going abroad

One large factor in why students choose to go to Gustavus is its mass of varying study away opportunities. Studying away gives students skills, knowledge and new perspectives that they wouldn’t be able to achieve on campus. Gustavus has programs all over the world for varying lengths, with different levels of guidance and for a wide range of costs. Because of this, it is not … Continue reading Broaden your horizons by going abroad

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Opinion

Gusties need longer summers for sanity

The end of summer brings back the ability to see friends again, start fall sports, have more independence and leave behind a terrible summer job or internship. But also, the end of summer brings back having to be prepared for challenging tests, hours of studying, endless papers to write, juggling activities, interviews for jobs, and pondering if our partner at the square dance really is … Continue reading Gusties need longer summers for sanity

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Sophomore Zane Michael focuses on keeping a steady pace during a meet & First-year Madalyn Lemke competes for the Gusties at the Crown Invite.
Sports & Fitness

Cross Country competes at Crown Invite: Men’s and women’s team both place first out of three teams

After a few weeks of training and hosting an alumni meet, Gustavus Cross Country officially opened the 2019 season with a trip to the Crown Invite last weekend. Both the men’s and women’s teams took first place out of three teams. On the men’s side, the Gusties return 22 runners and add nine new members, while the women return 22 and add ten first-years. The … Continue reading Cross Country competes at Crown Invite: Men’s and women’s team both place first out of three teams

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Sophomore Erin Ericson shoots for the green during the St. Ben’s Invitational, the team’s first competitive match of the season. The Gusties tied for fifth out of 11 teams that competed.
Sports & Fitness

Gusties place fifth at St. Ben’s Invite: Women’s golf looks to improve its short game

The Gustavus women’s golf team finished the spring season this past April with a 5th place showing at the Carleton Spring invitational. Of the top 5 scorers for the Gusties in that meet, 3 have returned this season to prowl the greens. Sophomores Erin Erickson, Emily Kratz, and Sydney Regalado are the trio who will look to improve this year on their productive First-year campaigns. … Continue reading Gusties place fifth at St. Ben’s Invite: Women’s golf looks to improve its short game

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First-year Rhyan Herrmann sets up the ball for her teammates during a match this weekend. The Gusties went undefeated at the Elmhurst Tournament, starting the season with a 4-0.
Sports & Fitness

Volleyball starts undefeated at Elmhurst: Gusties go 4-0 at tournament, defeat No. 10 ranked Aurora

This past weekend, Gustavus Volleyball started its 2019 campaign at the Elmhurst Tournament in Illinois. The team is looking to build off of last year’s success, where it went undefeated in the MIAC and secured the program’s sixth MIAC Championship. The Gusties followed up with a strong postseason run, becoming MIAC Tournament Champions and were selected to host the regional portion of the NCAA tournament, … Continue reading Volleyball starts undefeated at Elmhurst: Gusties go 4-0 at tournament, defeat No. 10 ranked Aurora

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