News Editor- Jenna Anderson This spring, I happened upon the opportunity to study abroad in Prague. As someone who never expected studying abroad to be part of their college experience, I was surprised how quickly it became one of the best things I’ve ever done. My original plan was to study profile writing in a small village in Italy. I had already paid and met … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: Jenna Anderson
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Photo credits: Anyah Moffett One of today’s most controversial issues concerns the ubiquitous traffic cameras across the United States: Flock cameras. Flock’s system has become so controversial that people are removing or sabotaging these cameras. What is Flock? How does it impact our state and city? And how are cameras and surveillance being used on our own campus? According to the … Continue reading Controversial Cameras Flock to Campus
Staff Writer- August von Seth On Sept. 18th through 20th, the Mdewakanton Association will organize its annual Mahkato Wacipi, a festive event held in Dakota Wokiksuye Makoce Park (Land of Memories Park), Mankato. The event is designed to commemorate the executions of 38 Dakota combatants who fought in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. The six-week armed conflict caused hundreds of deaths on both sides, settlers … Continue reading Mahkato Wacipi
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Staff Writer- Alayna Boe This past August, the Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics Hall of Fame announced its 2026 Class. There are nine members of this class who were individually selected for induction through an 11-member board of coaches, benefactors, and honors athletes. The individuals selected are Skylar Davis ’10, Whitaker Davis ’11, Carrie Gundersen ’10, Janey Helland ’11, Mark Lantz ’85, Matt Lundmark ’00, Kirstin … Continue reading Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announced
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Summer has ended and classes are back in session, which can only mean one thing: it is time to crown the song of the summer for the year 2026. This has become a tradition for me to start off the school year with an article examining the music of the previous summer. I have found that in the past few years, … Continue reading The Song of the Summer…Was a Country Song?
Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Photo credits: Fin Gustafson You can’t miss it. The first building most people enter upon arriving at dear ol’ GAC. Jackson Campus Center. Home to many student needs, including the Caf, Courtyard, Health Services, Gustie Well, Financial Aid, Dean’s Office, the Post Office, and the Book Mark. However, over the summer it was renovated to better accommodate student and faculty needs. … Continue reading Lower Campus Renovations Shocks the Masses
Features Editor- Eric Hofer Photo credits: Anyah Moffett Recently, archaeologists have unearthed the remains of what is believed to be an ancient civilization, which, according to translations of several ancient placards, was named Gustavus Adolphus College. Experts believe that there were once nearly 2,000 people living in these buildings, with the main focus of the settlement being on advancement of education and future career prospects. … Continue reading The Lost Civilization of Gustavus Adolphus College
Variety Editor- Colleen Coleman This past May term, I had the great privilege of touring Japan with the Gustavus Choir, performing in Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo. During our tour, we had the opportunity to collaborate with high school and college choirs. It was so eye opening to realize that these were students just like me— that we shared such common experiences even halfway across … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: Colleen Coleman
Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle Photo credits: Hailey Mueller Welcome to and back to the hill. My name is Grace LaTourelle and I am the editor in chief of the Gustavian Weekly. While news will largely cover important events and updates, I wanted to start this year with a warm invitation and introduction to this paper and to campus. The Gustavian Weekly was founded in … Continue reading Gustavus Welcomes Students Back to the Hill
