Sports Editor- Liv White The Women’s golf team is off to a strong start this season. The team opened their season September 5th at the Saint Benedict Invitational in Sartell, Minnesota. In the two day-competition the Gusties ended placing 5th out of 11 teams. The following weekend Gustavus hosted the D3 classic in Hastings, Minnesota, placing 3rd of 18 teams with Sophomore Addison Longie placing … Continue reading Women’s Golf Starts Season Strong
Staff Writer- Alayna Boe The Gustavus Adolphus College Golden Gusties faced off against the nationally ranked, No. 25 Luther College Norse on September 12th. This match featured physical play, strong defensive efforts, and several momentum swings throughout the game. With both teams looking to establish themselves early in the season, the matchup provided an important opportunity for Gustavus to measure themselves against an early ranked … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Defeated 3-1 by Luther
Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter I absolutely adore concerts. I love being able to connect with others who are fans of the same artists, getting all dressed up, and hearing some of my favorite songs played live. If I had endless amounts of money I would attend every concert I could, so you would imagine my excitement when a brand new concert venue opened up that … Continue reading A New Concert Venue is Near Gustavus, is it Worth it?
Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen What would you consider to be your most used item during your time at Gustavus? You might think of your computer, phone, keys, student id, or even a pair of earbuds. Although these may be things you use often, I guarantee there is one thing you forgot about: your water bottle. Every single day, students fill their water bottles with the … Continue reading An Investigation Into the Emotional Support Waterbottle
Editor in Chief- Grace LaTourelle With a world that seems to be approaching complete chaos and ruin, I don’t know a single person who isn’t looking for a little bit of joy to cling to. We’re looking for a silver lining, a brightside, a glimmer of hope, and whatever other turn of phrase for a positive moment you prefer. That’s why the whimsy-maxxing trend has … Continue reading Whimsy-maxxing: Exploring How to Whimsy without Consumption-maxxing
Opinion Editor- Soph White When some people come to Gustavus, they aspire to join one of the prestigious choirs on campus, to be part of the big events CAB puts on, or just to find that community that brings you reprieve after a difficult week. Yet, there are a few of us who dreamed of one thing in particular, which was to be the person … Continue reading Proposing a New Gustavus Mascot for Aspiring Short Gusties
Features Editor- Eric Hofer Melva Lind Interpretive Center In 1953, Melva Lind came to Gustavus as a French professor and Dean of Students. She worked at several colleges as a French professor and as Associate in Higher Education for the American Association of University Women in Washington D.C. Later that same year, she used her role as Dean of Students to aid in overturning the … Continue reading The Namesakes of Gustavus Buildings
Staff Writer- Annie Garbers This week’s Gustie of the Week is Dr. Lucie Holmgreen, the Richard Martin, Timothy Robinson, and Barbara Simpson Endowed Professor of Psychological Science. For Holmgreen, being a part of the community here at Gustavus is far more than just work: it’s her absolute dream job. “My husband gets annoyed when I brag about how much I love my job.” Holmgreen said … Continue reading GoW: Lucie Holmgreen
Staff Writer- Cora Hess The start of each school year can cause a whirl of emotions for everyone. Adjusting to new class schedules, completing hours of assignments, deciding which organizations to be involved in, finding time for yourself through it all, and more. But don’t let that deter you. Gustavus offers multiple student friendly resources for these exact instances. A great place to start is … Continue reading Looking Into Campus Resources
News Editor- Jenna Anderson In March 2026, former Gustavus Professor Aaron Banks was arrested under charges of felony theft and felony possession of burglary or theft tools. When The Weekly last reported on the trial, it was still ongoing. This article is being published not to sensationalize, but to give an update on the trial for members of the Gustavus community who may be wondering. … Continue reading Former Professor Aaron Banks Convicted
