Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Photo Credits: Hailey Mueller So, you moved to Saint Peter and you are curious about what to do locally! While Gustavus has lots of cool opportunities, it can be fun to learn about some areas outside of campus. While maybe not as bustling and full as the Twin Cities metro, Mankato and Saint Peter have a lot of hidden gems! Tandem … Continue reading Where to Go to Enjoy the Local Experience
Staff Writer- Izabell Newman Photo Credits: Fin Gustafson To put it simply, there exists no shortage of communication options for students in 2026. Over the past few decades, a multitude of social apps aimed at facilitating communication between students have emerged: YikYak, Fizz, and Sidechat, just to name a few. While the main intention of these apps is to encourage community amongst students, it unsurprisingly … Continue reading The Toxic Side of College Communication Apps
Staff Writer- Hailey Hathaway-Oxley Does every piece of media we consume need to be a masterpiece? Does every movie, show, or book have to hold a 95% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, receive unanimous critical acclaim, or pass the high-brow test of “peak cinema”? Or can we finally unburden ourselves from these arbitrary elitist standards and just let people, including ourselves, enjoy things? Whenever … Continue reading I Didn’t Say it Was Good, I Said I Liked it
Features Editor- Eric Hofer Gordon Parks 1970: Creativity Gordon Parks was an African American photographer and filmmaker who used his talents to document poverty, racism, and the African American experience. He broke racial barriers as a Black photographer for high-fashion magazines through his work with Vogue and became one of the first major Black Hollywood directors with the release of his semi-autobiographical movie, The Learning … Continue reading Notable Nobel Conference Speakers
Staff Writer- Melanie Perez Hernandez Photo credits: Anyah Moffett This year, the Women’s Action Coalition (WAC) has brought back The Heterodoxy, which is an online journal that publishes student submissions to their Substack for Gusties and the public to read. Sophomore Ella Rosenberg and Senior Lily-Ann Gabriel are the co-editors of The Heterodoxy, who run the journal by collecting submissions, designing and publishing the volumes … Continue reading Women’s Action Coalition Revives the Heterodoxy
Staff Writer- Nhi Le The “overinvolved Gustie” is widely seen as a badge of honor on campus. For many students, a packed schedule is the norm, and burnout is simply accepted as a collegiate rite of passage. Senior Music major Drew Lyford, focusing on euphonium performance and music composition, knows this lifestyle all too well. But as he navigates his final year on the hill, … Continue reading GoW: Drew Lyford
Staff Writer- Cora Hess Photo Credits: Fin Gustafson Throughout campus, Gustavus offers a number of resources for students, but one that stands out, as it’s situated right in the center of the campus, is Christ Chapel. Not only is the Chapel a key resource, its neighboring building, Old Main, holds the Chaplains’ Office which is open to even more opportunities. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, … Continue reading The Chaplains’ Office Supplies Resources for All Students
Staff Writer- Jacob Erlandson Are you one of the many college students constantly on the hunt for a good deal and the next bargain? Are you dedicated to reuse and environmental sustainability? Are you looking to be fashionable? To show school spirit? For a new dorm chair? Well, look no further than the Gustavus Swap N Shop. A project years in the making that has … Continue reading Swap N Shop Thrift Store Opens on Campus
Staff Writer- Kyera Eustice Photo credits: August Marcusen You may have seen posters or received emails about CAB events—and maybe you’ve even attended some. But have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a CAB event or what the purpose of what CAB really is? CAB stands for Campus Activities Board and is one of the primary leadership organizations at Gustavus Adolphus College. … Continue reading The Campus Activities Board Prepares for an Exciting Upcoming Year
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Photo credits: Anyah Moffett Next week, Gustavus will once again welcome scholars from across the nation to our campus for the 62nd annual Nobel Conference. As the only event authorized by the Nobel foundation to use the name, the Nobel Conference dives deep into a new topic each year with an interdisciplinary angle. This year, the Conference will dig into the … Continue reading “A New Perspective on an Old Waterway” The Nobel Conference Explores the Mississippi River
