Gustavus students are able to express themselves through many different forms of art and communication. One of these forms is radio. Radio Free Gustavus is a student-run radio program that features a variety of shows tailored toward Gustavus students. Each show airs at a different time and are hosted by students. They are each centered around a different subject that will appeal to almost any … Continue reading Spotlight on: Radio Free Gustavus
An accomplished musican, world traveler, and International Business major, Senior Ian Bachmayer has made a name for himself at Gustavus as a true jack of all trades. Originally from Roseville, Minnesota, Bachmayer graduated from St. Anthony Village High School, and followed in his family’s footsteps to become a Gustie like his brother and sister. “I picked Gustavus because it felt like home; it wasn’t too … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Ian Bachmayer
One of the most involved and versatile members within the Gustavus community is Junior, Linsey Wolf, who is from Mankato, Minnesota. As a high schooler, Linsey thought Gustavus was an expensive private school that she would not consider attending because it was too close to her home, and she had always heard about it. Then one day, a family colleague had mentioned that their daughter … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Linsey Wolf
This past weekend, CAB hosted its annual showing of the film Rocky Horror Picture Show. Being a first-year, this was my first year attending the event, but also the first time ever seeing the movie. I was totally blown away by the enthusiasm that everybody showed as well as the fantastic preparation on the part of CAB. Not only was the event amazing, but it … Continue reading The Rocky Horror Picture Show community
Dear first-years, By now, you are probably sick. Or you know someone that’s sick, meaning you are about to get sick. And let me tell you, the first time you get sick away from home is probably going to be awful. It’s a true adulting moment when you feel absolutely terrible but you still have to take care of yourself and get things done. We’ve … Continue reading Advice for the floundering first-year
As students at Gustavus, we are not unfamiliar to protests and their use for changes in various capacities. After the election of our current president, there were protests that, very keenly, looked forward to what our future as a nation could be. Upon the decision of Gustavus becoming a tobacco-free campus, students protested the various effects this rule would impose on students. During homecoming week, … Continue reading The power of protest
Welcome to the season of pumpkin flavored everything. Of course, this welcome is a bit late as we are well into the excitement, with more and more pumpkin related things continuing to pop up. Pumpkin candles, cakes, candy, pie, decorations, and, of course, the famous pumpkin spice latte. Now, everyone loves a good seasonal drink. You can swoon over the cute, heart shaped things … Continue reading The hype around pumpkin spice
This past Saturday, the Gustie offense unleashed an air assault on the Carleton defense that proved to be far too much for the Knights to handle. Senior quarterback Michael Veldman manned the helm for the Gustie offense and continued his stellar play, throwing for a whopping 417 passing yards and tossing three touchdowns. The deep ball was the name of the game for Veldman as … Continue reading Football holds four game winning streak: Gusties host Senior Day Saturday against St. Thomas
The Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams competed in the MIAC Championships last weekend in Northfield, MN. Both teams finished in sixth place overall. The event consists of a 6k race for the women, which translates to roughly 3.7 miles, and an 8k for the men, or just short of five miles. The women, who finished fourth in the MIAC last year, were led … Continue reading Cross Country races at MIAC Championships: Pederson medals and earns MIAC Athlete of the Week
