Variety

Christmas in Christ Chapel is Coming to Town

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

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week: Lisa Dembouski

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

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Variety

Donate to the St. Peter Headstart Angel Tree

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

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Entertainment

Wicked: Film Review

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

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Sports & Fitness

Volleyball Season Comes to a Close

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

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Soccer Season Ends at the NCAAs

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

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Opinion

What is the Lemon Experiment?

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?

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Goofs

Turkey Protest: Turkey Tomlinson Speaks Out!

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!

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Variety

Ringers and Message at Chapel Break

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

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