Variety

“Food Is Not Political”: Gustie Pantry Fundraises for World Food Programme in Palestine

Staff Writer- Cora Hess Photo credits: Anyah Moffett As the month of September comes to an end, both the United Christian Ministries and the Gustie Pantry are preparing for their World Food Programme Fundraiser.  United Christian Ministries (United) is the umbrella organization for every Christian organization around campus. United consists of representatives from each Christian organization as well as United’s President, Senior Grace LaTourelle.  Senior … Continue reading “Food Is Not Political”: Gustie Pantry Fundraises for World Food Programme in Palestine

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News

“Rippling” Timeclock System Makes Waves

Staff Writer- Emily Heins For many Gustavus students, keeping track of hours worked is a routine part of having a campus job. This semester, students, employees, and administrators will be adjusting to a new system for recording those hours. The college has introduced Rippling, an employee-management platform that includes time tracking and other workplace functions.  Before Rippling, Gustavus used Ellucian Colleague for its employee management … Continue reading “Rippling” Timeclock System Makes Waves

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News

Swipe Left or Right on Swipes? Proposed Meal Plan System Raises Controversy

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Photo credits: Anyah Moffett Last Monday, the Student Senate held what is likely one of their longest community comment Q and A sessions. The purpose? To hear President Volin and Chief of Staff Katie Bishop talk about the changes to the campus meal system. Senate members and regular students alike packed a large Beck classroom, even sitting and standing in the … Continue reading Swipe Left or Right on Swipes? Proposed Meal Plan System Raises Controversy

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Sports & Fitness

Volleyball Extends Their Win-Streak

Staff Writer- Maddie Low The Volleyball team has won their last five games and they do not intend to drop the streak.Their first win of this run came in a 3-0 sweep against Schreiner University on the final day ofthe Trinity University National Invitational in San Antonio, Texas. The team then traveled toWaverly, Iowa a week later to play in the Wartburg College Invite where … Continue reading Volleyball Extends Their Win-Streak

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s Golf Starts Season Strong

Sports Editor- Liv White The Women’s golf team is off to a strong start this season. The team opened their season September 5th at the Saint Benedict Invitational in Sartell, Minnesota. In the two day-competition the Gusties ended placing 5th out of 11 teams. The following weekend Gustavus hosted the D3 classic in Hastings, Minnesota, placing 3rd of 18 teams with Sophomore Addison Longie placing … Continue reading Women’s Golf Starts Season Strong

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Soccer Defeated 3-1 by Luther

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe ​​The Gustavus Adolphus College Golden Gusties faced off against the nationally ranked, No. 25 Luther College Norse on September 12th. This match featured physical play, strong defensive efforts, and several momentum swings throughout the game. With both teams looking to establish themselves early in the season, the matchup provided an important opportunity for Gustavus to measure themselves against an early ranked … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Defeated 3-1 by Luther

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Entertainment

A New Concert Venue is Near Gustavus, is it Worth it?

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter I absolutely adore concerts. I love being able to connect with others who are fans of the same artists, getting all dressed up, and hearing some of my favorite songs played live. If I had endless amounts of money I would attend every concert I could, so you would imagine my excitement when a brand new concert venue opened up that … Continue reading A New Concert Venue is Near Gustavus, is it Worth it?

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Opinion

An Investigation Into the Emotional Support Waterbottle

Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen What would you consider to be your most used item during your time at Gustavus? You might think of your computer, phone, keys, student id, or even a pair of earbuds. Although these may be things you use often, I guarantee there is one thing you forgot about: your water bottle. Every single day, students fill their water bottles with the … Continue reading An Investigation Into the Emotional Support Waterbottle

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Opinion

Whimsy-maxxing: Exploring How to Whimsy without Consumption-maxxing

Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle With a world that seems to be approaching complete chaos and ruin, I don’t know a single person who isn’t looking for a little bit of joy to cling to. We’re looking for a silver lining, a brightside, a glimmer of hope, and whatever other turn of phrase for a positive moment you prefer. That’s why the whimsy-maxxing trend has … Continue reading Whimsy-maxxing: Exploring How to Whimsy without Consumption-maxxing

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