Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita As a kid, I never thought much of Norman Rockwell. The only illustration of his I could ever recall from memory was titled, Four Sporting Boys – Oh Yeah. And I never thought much of it. I saw it as a rather simplistic painting, and nothing extraordinary. In other words, his name was like a brush of wind to me; easy … Continue reading In These Trying Times, Look to Rockwell’s Art
Staff Writer- Bao Vu Modern society glorifies the culture of “busyness.” We are caught in a whirlwind of crowded deadlines, constant reminders about productivity and efficiency, and the pressure to always be “on.” But within this relentless hustle, have we ever stopped to feel that we are no longer ourselves? Perhaps, in this relentless race, we have left our souls behind somewhere along the way? … Continue reading The Art of Wasting Time Effectively
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry For many junior and senior Gusties, the opportunity to live in an apartment or ILS house is a coveted upgrade from dorm living because they offer a kitchen and more space to spread out. However, the new living situation also means the loss of a meal plan for most. Junior roommates Veronica Wahman, Mackenzie Murphy, and Emily Dehn reflected on their … Continue reading Living in an ILS house
Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Gustavus President John Volin. As President, Volin represents Gustavus and its values, organizes funding, fundraising, and strategy plans, and makes sure that the entirety of the Gustavus institution runs smoothly. President Volin arrived on The Hill this past August, alongside his partner Valeria and their dog Sophia, after years of working in various collegiate-level … Continue reading GoW: John Volin
Staff Writer- Emily Heins Beginning in September, the City of Saint Peter will launch its own Sustainability Task Force. The group is designed to be community-driven and action-oriented, bringing together local officials and representatives from fields such as education, healthcare, government, and energy conservation. Members will work collaboratively with organizations to create a more sustainable and resilient community. The 12-member committee, approved by the City … Continue reading St. Peter Launches its own Sustainability Task Force
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Every year in October, world-renowned scientists and Nobel Prize laureates make the trek to Gustavus Adolphus College to speak at the Nobel Conference. And the world comes to watch – prior to 2020, the event would typically draw nearly 5,000 attendees, according to a Gustavus blog post on the 2020 conference. Each year focuses on a different theme. Past topics have … Continue reading Dancing into the Nobel Conference
Staff Writer- August Von Seth On Wednesday, September 10th, the Center for International and Cultural Education held the Study Away Fair on campus. Between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., students were invited to the Jackson Campus Center to meet with Gustavus faculty and representatives from third parties offering academic experiences outside of St. Peter, Minnesota. “The Study Away Fair is really an opportunity for students … Continue reading Study Away Fair Promises a “Deeper Understanding”
Staff Writer- Ethan LaLumiere Now that classes are back in full swing and we’re done with the second week of the semester, that means many different kinds of germs on campus are too. “There have been a lot of people, even people on our floor, who have COVID. I know that in choir, almost everyone in my entire section has been sick, so that may … Continue reading Catching the Campus Cold
Staff Writer- Ethan LaLumiere The 2025 Fall Research Symposium & SigX Showcase will be held on Wednesday, September 17th, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Beck Hall atrium. Many upperclassmen will be presenting either a research project they completed through Gustavus, an internship, or a study-away experience. Any student is welcome to attend. “It is an opportunity for students who have done research … Continue reading Fall Research Symposium and SigX Showcase
Staff Artist- Mary Athorp Continue reading Gus’ First Day of School Comic
