Katelyn Benschoter- One of the most anticipated movies in recent history is finally here. The film adaptation of the iconic musical Wicked has officially been released in theaters, on Nov. 22nd. After months of seeing leaked photos from the set, drama around the actors, and holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity, there has been quite a buildup. Over this year’s Thanksgiving break, I … Continue reading Wicked: Film Review
Stella Anderson Moye- On Saturday, the Gustavus Volleyball Team was delivered a startling decision as they faced Saint Benedict’s. In the MIAC Playoff semi-finals, Saint Benedict dethroned top-seeded Gustavus Volleyball with a 3-0 sweep to move forward into the championship game. This is Gustavus’s first loss to a conference team in over a year. With the momentum of a regular season championship title behind them, … Continue reading Volleyball Season Comes to a Close
Cole Frazier- Last Sunday, the Gustavus Men’s Soccer season came to an unfortunate end with a loss to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers in the round of 32. This loss came after defeating the Northern Atlantic Collegiate Conference Champions, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, 2-1 on Saturday. The Gusties lost to the Pioneers 1-0 from a goal scored in the seventh minute of the match … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Season Ends at the NCAAs
Olivia Telecky- On September 18th, 2024, First-Year Natalie Borst was eating dinner with her friend JC when he accidentally sparked a new interest in her. According to Borst, when discussing food in the Caf “He was like, ‘Who would eat a plain lemon?’, and I said, ‘You’ve never eaten a plain lemon?’”. This simple question made Borst wonder about the normality of her eating habits, … Continue reading What is the Lemon Experiment?
Raquel Vaughn- Thanksgiving is coming up and, in my opinion, it’s the best time of the year. It’s the one time of the year that I get to see most of my family for what we like to call “Epic Thanksgiving.” As I’m sure others do too, one of the traditions we practice is sharing what we are thankful for before digging into the dinner … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season to be Unthankful
Grace LaTourelle- Following worsening conditions at the local St. Peter turkey farm over the past several weeks, on Thursday, Nov 21st, 2024, there was a mass turkey escape. The Gustavian Weekly has been privileged to receive the first scoop and an inside look at this breakout. “They abruptly cut our feed, blocked out the sunlight from the windows, and took away our heaters… we had … Continue reading Turkey Protest: Turkey Tomlinson Speaks Out!
Jenna Anderson- Chapel Break is a time for the Gustavus community to come together, rest, and reconnect. There is a 20-minute gap in the class schedule every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.; a time where nearly everyone on campus has a break built into their schedule. During Chapel Break on Tuesday, November 26th in Christ Chapel, Associate Dean of Students Megan … Continue reading Ringers and Message at Chapel Break
Amelia Dewberry-The Gustavus Innovation and Entrepreneurship Club and Opportunities (GIECO) is a student organization aiming to build an innovation mindset at Gustavus. The club was started last spring to provide more opportunities surrounding entrepreneurship for students through guest speakers, workshops, competitions, and conferences. Members can expect to develop their business skills, receive guidance, and build their professional network. There was no club dedicated to innovation … Continue reading GIECO Entrepreneurship Going to Chankaska Ranch
Katelyn Benschoter- Thanksgiving break is quickly approaching, and people are looking forward to spending time with those they love. This time of year does not quite feel like fall, yet it is not time for Christmas either. If you are like me and have no big plans over break, it is the perfect time to snuggle up and watch some movies, whether that means with … Continue reading What to Watch for Thanksgiving Break
Taylor Storlien- To the Editor, Each week I read the horoscopes that are posted, but this week I found myself wondering: “What are those zodiac signs doing academically?” With Advising Day fresh on everyone’s minds, I thought I would share what each zodiac would major in, at least according to me. First up, we have Aries. Now to me, Aries are a bold and courageous … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Zodiac Signs as Majors
