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
Jenna Anderson- Gustavus Alumni Rush Benson ‘13 is making a path for himself in the theatre and dance industries. He is currently working on Grease at Chanhassen Dinner Theater, and taking a leave of absence to choreograph Children’s Theatre Company’s Frozen. “Disney’s Frozen sweeps into Minnesota as Children’s Theatre Company premieres its original production of the hit Broadway musical,” as described by CTC. Benson is … Continue reading Interview with Children’s Theatre and Gustavus Alumnus Rush Benson
Olivia Telecky- On March 24th, The Atlantic released an article stating that the Trump administration had mistakenly added journalist Jeffery Goldberg to a group chat on the app Signal. This chat included detailed information on the weapons packages, timing, and targets of a military attack on the Houthi terrorist group operating in Yemen. It also allegedly stated the name of an active CIA intelligence officer- … Continue reading The Signal Group Chat Leak
Stella Anderson Moye- Gustavus Gymnastics hosted the 2025 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) Division III Championships on March 22nd, and the excitement was palpable on campus. The meet has not been hosted here since 1999, and Gustie fans flocked to watch the cream of the crop, including a member of the Gustavus Gymnastics team: Senior Lili Guy. One of the prominent members of Gustavus Gymnastics … Continue reading Gustie Gymnastics Hosts NCAAs
Katelyn Benschoter- When creating a film, one may think its possible success lies in the film itself. Aspects such as the quality of acting, the set design, etc., are important, but the key to a film being successful is in the marketing. This is not to say that the only good films are the successful ones. However, when looking at the numbers, they are successful. … Continue reading Marketing & Film
