Variety

Gustie of the Week: Robbie Swenson

Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer Sophomore Robert “Robbie” Swenson takes on his time at Gustavus with a fun-loving spirit. With his heavy involvement on campus and his rigorous studies, Swenson manages to meet his challenges with a positive, “can-do” attitude.  Swenson’s positive energy is deeply appreciated by his peers. “He is one of the friendliest people I have ever met. He effortlessly navigates small talk … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Robbie Swenson

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Variety

Students learn to tap maple trees in the Arb

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer On Wednesday afternoon, students gathered in the Melva Lind Interpretive Center to learn how to tap maple trees and make maple syrup.  Senior Tessa Johnson is a student worker in the Arboretum and has helped plan the event. “We [the Arboretum student workers and the Arb Naturalist Scott Moeller] will be teaching students how to tap maple trees and collect … Continue reading Students learn to tap maple trees in the Arb

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News

Taking action: the Climate Teach-In

Andrew Clark – Staff Writer This Wednesday, March 30, Join the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation in an event that is focused and based on taking climate action, as well as the steps that everyone can take. It is titled Take Action: Climate Teach-In. This event is running from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Wallenberg Auditorium.  This teach-in is part of a global cooperation … Continue reading Taking action: the Climate Teach-In

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News

Africa Night celebrates Black Diaspora, history

Elliot Steeves – Staff Writer Gustavus Adolphus College’s Pan-African Student Organization is holding its annual Africa Night on March 24th, taking place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. All Roads Lead To Home served as the centerpiece theme for this year’s edition. The theme was based on the idea of home being anywhere an individual considers it to be. For Senior Jenesis … Continue reading Africa Night celebrates Black Diaspora, history

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Sports & Fitness

Nelson and Poe are All-Americans

Emma Esteb – Staff Writer Seniors Birgen Nelson and Annika Poe become All-Americans once again. The duo traveled to Birmingham, Alabama for the NCAA Indoor Championships. “It was a super great facility, I was super excited to be there. We don’t really get to run on tracks like that very often so it was really awesome to be on a big track of that caliber. … Continue reading Nelson and Poe are All-Americans

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Sports & Fitness

Gustie tennis shines in California

Nyden Hill – Staff Writer Last week, the Gustavus men’s tennis team sent a group of their best players to Claremont, California to compete against some of the nation’s best competition in the Stag Hen Invitational. The event was hosted by the Claremont-Mudd Scripps, a joint intercollegiate program comprised of three different institutions from the Claremont Colleges. The Gusties entered this invitational riding the momentum … Continue reading Gustie tennis shines in California

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Opinion

A new way to vote?

David Eide – Opinion Columnist  As a political science major and someone who is just generally plugged into politics, I’ve been paying very close attention to this year’s session of the Minnesota legislature. This session is especially significant because it represents the first instance of unified governmental control in almost a decade, with the Democratic Farmer-Labor Party having taken full control in the 2022 elections. … Continue reading A new way to vote?

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