Katelyn Benschoter- Sometimes, spontaneity leads to some of the best memories. I can attest to this by telling many stories of last-minute ideas that have led to some of my favorite memories. A recent memory that I will never forget is when a few friends and I decided to say “Why not?” when it came to buying some concert tickets to girl in red. The … Continue reading girl in red Concert Review
Olivia Telecky- This month, the final season of Sesame Street was released on Max, as HBO ended its partnership with the classic children’s show. Sesame Street was created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett. After Ganz Cooney released a report entitled “The Potential Uses Of Television In Preschool Education”, the duo created the idea for the show, and the Children’s Television Workshop. After realizing … Continue reading What We Learned From the Muppets
Amelia Dewberry- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Professor and Chair in Classical Studies and Professor in Peace Studies and Comparative Literature, Seán Easton. Easton first became interested in classical studies when he was growing up in remote Ireland. His father read to him from a book called Heroes of Greece and Troy. “Those stories really had free reign in my imagination. There wasn’t … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Sean Easton
Grace LaTourelle- With one full week under the Gusties’ belts, Spring Semester is in full swing on campus. Alongside changes, events, and the typical stresses of college life, there are advisors, faculty, and programs to help students adjust and thrive. Mental health therapist in the Counseling Center, Jessica Auel, recognized that this time of year may be difficult for students, especially when dealing with the … Continue reading Spring Semester Thaws on the Hill
Braden Ripken- Last week, both the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams won against Concordia Moorhead, improving their records to 2-0 in conference play. The teams were fresh off decisive wins versus Augsburg a few days before, and they continued that momentum to be undefeated during the week. The Gusties were excited to see their men’s Basketball Team on their home court for the second … Continue reading Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Basketball Crush Concordia Moorhead
Katelyn Benschoter- With the end of CinCC and finals season drawing near, it is that time of the year when everywhere you go you are surrounded by holiday music. From the stores to social media, ‘tis the season of holiday music. But what makes a good holiday song, and why do people get so excited to listen to holiday music? Well, for many people, the … Continue reading The Joy of Holiday Music
Grace LaTourelle- Finals season has descended upon campus with less than a week left in the semester. While students can look ahead to break, there may also be a lot of stress accompanying this busy time. However, there are resources and services available to students to alleviate anxiety before finals. In an effort to help students destress, the Peer Assistants hosted their annual Destress Fest … Continue reading Campus Greets the End of Semester
Olivia Telecky- On Dec. 7th, 1941, Japanese planes flew over Hawaii, attacking the military base of Pearl Harbor, which belonged to the then-neutral United States. Though America had been supplying the Allies with weapons and had stopped supplying oil to Japan, they had no intentions to join World War Two until this direct attack. Not only did this turn the tide of the war, but … Continue reading A Day Which Will Live in Infamy
Stella Anderson Moye- The Gustavus Swim and Dive team traveled to Saint Paul this past weekend for the Roger Ahlman Invite hosted by Macalester. Fans, family, and alumni packed the stands Friday and Saturday to watch the Gusties face off against the other four teams that were invited. The Men strengthened their already established dominance, taking the top spot with a total score of 1158 … Continue reading Swimmers Bring it Home to Saint Peter!
Colleen Coleman- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Dr. Sean Cobb, Associate Professor in English and Director of Film and Media Studies program. On campus, he has been involved with KGSM, LineUs, Bad Movie Club, The Fourth Crown, and this is his 17th academic year at Gustavus. Even though Gustavus wasn’t entirely on his radar before coming here, Cobb has grown to love campus. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Sean Cobb
