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
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Staff Writer- Alayna Boe On Saturday September 19, the Gustavus Adolphus College Golden Gusties took a trip to Northfield, MN to take on the competition at the St. Olaf Invitational. This meet marked one of potentially five trips to Northfield for the Gusties this season. St. Olaf will be hosting the MIAC meet, so getting used to it early on is good. With the first … Continue reading Cross Country Battles at St. Olaf Invitational
Staff Writer- Maddie Low Gustavus Football traveled to St. Paul, MN this past Saturday to play against Bethel University’s Royals and unfortunately had their first loss of the season 7-49 placing their record at 1-1. “It wasn’t quite the outcome that we wanted,” says Junior, Jacob Ginskey, “but Bethel is a top 10 team so it was good to get some exposure to a team … Continue reading Football Tackles First Loss of the Season
Sports Editor- Liv White The Golden Gustie Volleyball team competed in their second invitational of the season this past weekend. The team battled in the Mabel Lee Invite in Iowa, facing the St. Norbert College Green Knights and the Lakeland University Muskies. The Gusties were able to beat the Green Knights 3-1, while falling in their second match to the Muskies 3-1. The team moves … Continue reading Volleyball Competes in Mabel Lee Invite
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Smartphones along with many other forms of technology have become an integral part of how we as humans live our lives. It is deemed “crazy” to go anywhere without your cell phone, or to not be taking photos or videos of everything that you do. If you can not post it online, did it even happen? Indie-rock singer Phoebe Bridgers is … Continue reading A No Phones Concert? Why Every Artist Should Do This
