Katelyn Benschoter- We live in a culture where new music is constantly at our disposal. The days of waiting for music are over, and the industry has become an incredibly fast-paced business. It has become so fast-paced that if you do not release music on a routine basis, you run the risk of becoming irrelevant. When looking at megastars like Taylor Swift, who frequently releases … Continue reading The Return of Lorde
Olivia Telecky- Gen Z was born between 1996 and 2012, and since the first iPhone was released in 2007, many of us grew up with iPhone’s being a household item. As someone born in 2005, my first phone was a Samsung Galaxy. Yet, with the rise of touchscreen devices, there has been a pushback. In 2023, Nokia’s phone sales doubled as the TikTok hashtag ‘bring … Continue reading The Dumb Phone Trend- And Why I Bought Into It
Katelyn Benschoter- Music is often thought of as an escape and something meant to uplift us but when asked what type of music I listen to, I am quick to answer “sad music.” It really encompasses all that I listen to, from Taylor Swift to boygenius. I know that I am not alone in this love of sad and emotional music. Being a 19-year-old girl … Continue reading The Sad Music Epidemic
Linnea Noeldner- On April 17th, 2025, starting at 11:30 a.m., tables will surround the outer walls of the Saint Peter and Heritage rooms with staff and faculty ready to answer questions and discuss the current political state of our country. Sponsored by the History department, Bigger Than The Music; A Teach-In and Community Conversation for Turbulent Times’ direct purpose is to help provide a safe … Continue reading Bigger Than the Music Provides Open Dialogue
Jenna Anderson- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Mark Hanson ‘83, Recreation Program Coordinator. Hanson has a BA in Environmental Studies from Gustavus, and an MA in Experiential Education from Mankato State University. He coached the Men’s Basketball team for 36 years and has previously served as a mentor and advisor for the Title IX office. Outside of Gustavus, he enjoys fly-fishing, canoeing, birding, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Mark Hanson
Stella Anderson Moye- This past Sunday, the Gustavus Men’s Baseball team traveled to Collegeville, Minnesota to face off against MIAC competitor Saint John’s University. The Johnnies are fierce competition with a season start of 2-1 within the MIAC, but were no match for the undefeated Gusties. Gustavus boasts a MIAC record of 4-0 so far this season and an overall of 18-4. A total of … Continue reading Saint John’s Slain: Gustavus Continues Undefeated
Willa Brown- Waking Hours Q&A By Willa Brown Sitting in on the beginning of their practice, it was amusing to watch these band members interact; there was a mixture of shop talk, upcoming gig discussions, and witty jokes being tossed about. After the talking subsided and everything was plugged in, everybody happily disappeared into their own worlds to warm up. The four came back together … Continue reading Q&A with Waking Hours
Linnea Noeldner- Starting on April 5th, 2025, in the Hillstrom Museum on the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center, the Senior Studio Art and Art History Majors Exhibition will be up for display for the month of April and into May. The opening reception is on April 5th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and the closing reception is on May 4th from 11 … Continue reading Student Artists Display Their Work in Hilstrom
Teddy Kaste- Gustavus Baseball busted out the brooms this past Friday, securing two wins over MIAC rivals Carleton College. It was raining runs for the Gusties as they won the first game 13-3, and the second game 17-7, and yes, this is baseball, not football! In addition to their victories, Gustie outfielder and Sophomore Danny Gavin was named MIAC athlete of the week for his … Continue reading Gusties Slay Knights Twice in Baseball
Katelyn Benschoter- Picture this; New Year’s Eve in 1999, when the world thought everything was going to come to an end when the clock struck midnight. One thing about society is that we love nostalgia, whether it is remembering our youth or being transported to an era that we wish we were a part of. Kyle Mooney’s 2024 horror/comedy, Y2K, feeds off of that chased … Continue reading Y2K: Film Review
