Variety

Orchestra Concert features Competition Winner

This spring concert will showcase many talents and skills of Gustavus musicians and faculty and staff members. It is a chance for the musicians to present what they have been working on throughout this academic school year. The concert will also feature a high school student who has won a competition intended to help introduce young musicians to the collegiate music scene. Conducting the Gustavus … Continue reading Orchestra Concert features Competition Winner

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Liza Johnson

While it might take some students years beyond graduation to understand what it means to be a Gustie, First-year Liza Johnson has already mastered the craft in her first year. Hailing from Roseville, Minnesota, this ball of sunshine knows no bounds in the sheer reach of her influence on this campus. In true Gustie form, Liza has transformed her passions into a vehicle for meaningful … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Liza Johnson

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News

New Student Senate Co-Presidents announced: Kylie Lamberty and Ehsan Ali Asghar elected as new Co-Presidents

In an uncontested Student Senate Co-Presidential election, Juniors Ehsan Asghar and Kylie Lamberty won with 89 percent of the votes. 20 percent of the student body voted in the election. Asghar is currently serving as this years 2019 Class Representative. Asghar was not surprised by the low voter turnout due to the major snowstorm that happened on Election Day and understood why turnout was so … Continue reading New Student Senate Co-Presidents announced: Kylie Lamberty and Ehsan Ali Asghar elected as new Co-Presidents

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Sports & Fitness

Hockey season ends in historic fashion: Gusties lose 3OT heartbreaker to UW-Eau Claire

The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team’s season concluded last week in the first round of the NCAA Division III National Tournament. After being defeated in the MIAC Playoff Championship game, the Gusties were granted an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament. The Gusties, who finished their season with a record of 20-4-4, were upset in the opening round of the tournament by UW-Eau Claire by a … Continue reading Hockey season ends in historic fashion: Gusties lose 3OT heartbreaker to UW-Eau Claire

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s Basketball makes it to Sweet Sixteen: Miller becomes program’s all-time point leader

Gustavus advanced to the NCAA Division lll Sweet Sixteen on March 3, taking down UW-Whitewater 74-60. They were led by a 26 point game from Senior Miranda Rice and a record-setting performance from Senior Mikayla Miller, who became Gustavus’ all-time point leader at 1,792, passing Jess Vadnais who played from 2004-2008. While Gustavus started the scoring with an early three, the Warhawks responded with a … Continue reading Women’s Basketball makes it to Sweet Sixteen: Miller becomes program’s all-time point leader

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Sports & Fitness

Gusties compete at Indoor Championships: Hensch and Rooney named All-Americans

After outstanding team and individual performances at the Indoor MIAC Track and Field Meet, three Gusties moved on to represent the team at the National Indoor Championships. On Feb 23-24, the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Teams traveled to Macalester College in St. Paul to compete in the MIAC Indoor Championships. While there were many successes throughout the meet, four Gusties have been recognized … Continue reading Gusties compete at Indoor Championships: Hensch and Rooney named All-Americans

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Opinion

Is society headed uphill?

“Things can only go up from here, right?” When something goes wrong in our society—or even when things are going right—this question is often our response. As millennials, we grew up in an age composed of extreme technological advancement and an ever-changing globalized world. How could someone say society isn’t getting better when an iPhone X has ten times more power than a bulky PC … Continue reading Is society headed uphill?

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Opinion

Why studying abroad changed my life

If I met my First-year college self now, I wouldn’t recognize her. Who I was three years ago is not who I am now. I credit this to my study abroad semester in Uppsala, Sweden. Studying abroad has been my most formative experience to date. It taught me how to be more independent, self-sufficient, more confident, and an extrovert. You’ll often hear people say that … Continue reading Why studying abroad changed my life

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