Gusties Give Thanks During Gustie Gratitude Week

Staff Writer- August von Seth Throughout next week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Office of Advancement will be facilitating Gustie Gratitude Week in the Evelyn Young Dining Room, an initiative that allows students to express appreciation to those who help them complete their higher education. Concretely, students are welcome to send Gustie Gratitude Grams to individuals—particularly those on campus—who they feel are supporting … Continue reading Gusties Give Thanks During Gustie Gratitude Week

Women’s Cross Country Captures Third

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams competed this last weekend, Saturday, Nov. 1st, in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Championship. The MIAC race took place at the Highland 9 Cross Country Trailhead at Hamline University in St. Paul. The Men’s team would take 5th place out of 11th, with a score of 121. The Women’s team took 3rd place … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country Captures Third

Men’s Soccer Earns Seventh Shutout Win

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe Ending their regular season with a victory, the Gustavus Men’s Soccer Team is seeking to find its way to the MIAC Conference championship. The last regular-season game for these men was on the road in Winona, Minnesota. This 3-0 sweep was against the Saint Mary’s University Cardinals on Saturday, Nov. 1st. Winning this game was quintessential in the road to the … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Earns Seventh Shutout Win

Talking About Fight Club

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter I am what you may consider to be a film nerd. I have taken many film classes, and I enjoy learning about behind-the-scenes facts from my favorite films. That being said, there does tend to be a certain kind of film I lean towards and expect myself to enjoy. That does not mean that I simply do not watch other genres … Continue reading Talking About Fight Club

Google Calendar: a Villain in Disguise or Organizational Gold?

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp You know it, you’ve seen it, it pops up on your phone every hour with a friendly little reminder to go to your next class or practice: it’s Google Calendar.  Recently, I was color-coding the various events and responsibilities on my own Google Calendar, and I began to think about how, say, three years ago, Google Calendar wasn’t really on my … Continue reading Google Calendar: a Villain in Disguise or Organizational Gold?

The Cultural Significance of the Tea Ceremony, Pt. 1

Staff Writer- Bao Vu Tea Legend has it that over 5,000 years ago, during the era of Shennong, the King of Agriculture and also the founding figure of traditional Chinese medicine, a single leaf accidentally fell into a pot of boiling water, giving rise to a discovery that would later reshape human culinary culture. This accidental discovery unveiled a beverage that would profoundly reshape human … Continue reading The Cultural Significance of the Tea Ceremony, Pt. 1

Gustavus History: Wahlstrom Hall

Features Editor: Eric Hofer Throughout Gustavus’ history, many buildings have come and gone. However, the housing selection has remained largely unchanged, with the exception of renovations and the additions of new residential halls. The only residence hall to be decommissioned and demolished (without the aid of the tornado) is Wahlstrom Hall, which had been in use from 1947 to its demolition in 2005. It was … Continue reading Gustavus History: Wahlstrom Hall

GoW: Will Prahl

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Sophomore Will Prahl. As an ambitious second-year student, Prahl majors in vocal music education, minors in English, and hopes to earn an honors in conducting. Prahl has dedicated himself to many of the on-campus music organizations and activities. Currently, Prahl is the co-president of the St. Lucia Singers, treasurer of the Future Music Educators … Continue reading GoW: Will Prahl