Livi Telecky- On November 23rd, the Gustavus Activities Board sent students to the Guthrie to watch A Christmas Carol. The show featured breathtaking costume design, an immersive set that rotated from place to place as Scrooge traveled, a funny script, and a story just as impactful as it is well-known. However, if you missed this opportunity, there are many more ways Gusties can get in … Continue reading Christmas Media is Here…
Raquel Vaughn- December is finally here! It’s the month we always anticipate when a new year rolls around, but we never see it coming. First, you’re celebrating the New Year, then you’re in the heat of summer, and then you’re enjoying family time during Thanksgiving weekend, and all of a sudden, there’s one month left. On Sunday afternoon, when my sister and I were on … Continue reading 2024 is Ending Soon. What do We Do?
Dorothy Mantooth– The Gustavus Women’s Basketball team hit a season-high of 13 three-pointers and handed Colorado College their first loss of the season in a 78-72 win at Gus Young Court. After falling behind early, Gustavus used strong shooting in the second half and a well-balanced offensive effort led by Fifth-year Emma Kniefel and Senior Morgan Kelly to secure the victory before heading into the … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Defeats Colorado
Teddy Kaste- On Nov. 23rd, the No. 2-ranked Gustavus Women’s Hockey team defeated Concordia 6-2 at Don Roberts Ice Rink. Fifth-year Brooke Power scored two goals, while four teammates also added goals to help Gustavus improve to 4-1-0 overall and 4-0-0 in conference play. The Cobbers, still searching for their first win, dropped to 0-4-0. The Gusties came out firing, generating multiple scoring chances and … Continue reading Women’s Hockey Wins One, Loses One
Frederick Softserve- The Gustavus Men’s Basketball team faced a tough challenge on Sunday, Dec. 1st, going up against No. 6 UW-Platteville. The Gusties managed to keep it close through the first half but couldn’t hold off the Pioneers, ultimately falling 65-52. The Gusties trailed by just three points at halftime, thanks to a layup from Fifth-year Wyatt Olson late in the half. However, UW-Platteville’s sharp … Continue reading Men’s Basketball loses to Platteville
Grace LaTourelle- The Fall semester Psychological Research Symposium will be taking place Thursday, Dec. 12th from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Beck Atrium. Students are encouraged to show up and learn about the psychological science research that has been conducted by their peers all semester. “Psychology is a science and understanding behavior and mind requires the use of the scientific method,” Psychological Science Professor … Continue reading GAC to Hold Psychological Research Symposium Next Week
Reba Beaudry- The St. Lucia Festival is a long-held Swedish tradition that has been going on at Gustavus since 1941. Gustavus was established by Swedish immigrants, and this festival is one way that the college can connect to its roots. This year it will be on Thursday, December 12th during Chapel Break at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel. The tradition of St. Lucia was established … Continue reading Saint Lucia Festival Comes Next Week to Light Up Campus
Colleen Coleman- The 51st annual performance of Christmas in Christ Chapel, this year titled “At Twilight an Angel”, is on Friday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m., Saturday the 7th at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday the 8th at 4:00 p.m. The performance will feature all three choirs, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, Christ Chapel Ringers, and the Gustavus Dance Company. This program will also … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel is Coming to Town
Jenna Anderson- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Lisa Dembouski, Associate Professor in Education and Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies (LALACS). Dembouski goes by LD, which is her name in American Sign Language. LD is the leader of the GAC Global Educators, a program that allows education students to complete their student teaching outside of Minnesota. She is also a proud first-generation college … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Lisa Dembouski
Amelia Dewberry- This month, the Community Engagement Center is again partnering with St. Peter Head Start to run their annual Angel Tree program, brightening local kids’ holiday seasons with gifts. The Angel Tree assists parents and helps create joyful memories for the kids. Planning for Angel Tree started in early November when St. Peter Head Start started gathering Christmas wishlists from the kids in the … Continue reading Donate to the St. Peter Headstart Angel Tree
