Great Gustie Read Unites Campus Community

Staff Writer- Shy Lee As people may have noticed recently, the library staff and President John Volin launched the Great Gustie Read, involving recurring weekly events called Drop Everything and Read (DEAR), Tea Tuesdays, and Community Lunch and Learn. For the Great Gustie Read, the book The Good Life was sent out to all staff and students of Gustavus. DEAR is hosted from 11:30 a.m. … Continue reading Great Gustie Read Unites Campus Community

What are Gusties Doing for Spring Break?

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Spring Break is coming up in a little over a week. This five-day break is a much-anticipated time for relaxation. Student plans for Spring Break range from trips outside the country to heading home and spending time with family and friends. Most people are looking forward to the opportunity to relax and forget about homework.  Not everyone is looking to just … Continue reading What are Gusties Doing for Spring Break?

The Gustavian Weekly Celebrates Student Press Freedom Day

Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle The ninth anniversary of Student Press Freedom Day, created by The Student Press Law Center, will be on Feb. 26, 2026. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Resilience in Action.” As the independent news source for Gustavus Adolphus College, The Gustavian Weekly would like to celebrate this day and the important work done by our own students, as well … Continue reading The Gustavian Weekly Celebrates Student Press Freedom Day

Men’s Hockey Falls to St. John’s

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe Battling until the very end, and then some, the Gustavus Men’s hockey team fell to Saint John’s University in overtime on Saturday, Feb. 7th. This was a hard-fought game for both teams and was at a standstill for over a period. This game was a turning point for the Gusties and broke their win streak of 12 games. The final score … Continue reading Men’s Hockey Falls to St. John’s

Gustavus Gymnastics Secures First Win

Staff Writer- Katie Thomas On Feb. 6th, 2026, Gustavus Adolphus College and Hamline University faced off in a competitive Women’s Gymnastics meet. It took place at Walker Fieldhouse in St. Paul, Minnesota. The meet was an important moment in the season for Gustavus, which secured its first victory of the year. The Gusties defeated the Pipers with a final team score of 182.575 to 180.800 … Continue reading Gustavus Gymnastics Secures First Win

No. 8 Ranked Men’s Basketball Trounces Macalester

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson Gustavus Men’s Basketball, ranked No. 8 in the country, traveled to St. Paul on Saturday to face the Macalester College Scots. The scouting report for the game had #0 of the Scots as a player to focus on for the Gusties.  “We tried to focus on making life hard for Noah Shannon, who is the MIAC’s leading scorer at over 21 … Continue reading No. 8 Ranked Men’s Basketball Trounces Macalester

The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Whether you enjoy football or not, the Super Bowl is one of the biggest events of the year in American popular culture. From the celebrities who come out to watch the game, to the advertisements, to, of course, the halftime show, there is so much to take in. All of these aspects of the big game often reflect what is happening … Continue reading The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Stop Assuming My Gender Based on My Body

Opinion Editor- Soph White This may be a hot take–although it’s stupid if it is–but I think we should stop basing gender identity on the outward expression that takes place through someone’s physical body/appearance. I say this as a genderqueer individual, who cannot manage to look androgynous even if I tried (and trust, I have).  I’ve learned many things during my journey through attempted androgyny. … Continue reading Stop Assuming My Gender Based on My Body

Unique Olympic Sports to Not Try at Home

Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Watching the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina has been an absolute joy. The winter Olympics always remind me of underrated and underhyped sports. I mean, who doesn’t love watching people slide on ice or snow? However, often I hear a voice in the back of my head. The same voice I frequently hear at the modern art museum. It shares … Continue reading Unique Olympic Sports to Not Try at Home