Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist You see the message on your phone. Someone is asking about your availability this week to get maple bacon vegan donuts. Hmm. To go, or not to go? Better not to choose. You put your phone aside and decide to answer it later. Are you a bad person now? It’s easy to get an email or text and put off … Continue reading Are bad texters bad people?
Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Gustavus students, Junior Monse Barrios and Seniors Hannah Jones, Sage Kiefer, and Oleander Meierhoff are having their art displayed at the 410 Gallery in Mankato for their Annual Juried Exhibition. Artists were able to submit up to three pieces to display, and the show contains work from over 80 artists. All art that was submitted was accepted for display and … Continue reading Art students submit work to the 410 Project
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Anthony Hernandez, a Spanish and psychology double major. He is involved in the Gustavus Wind Symphony, where he plays the saxophone, as well as OLAS (Organization for Latinx American students), and he works at the Lund Center. His favorite space on campus? The information desk. Senior Jay Baldus met Hernandez while they … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Anthony Hernandez
Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer On Feb. 25 and 26, the Gustavus competitive dance team made their mark at the USA Dance Nationals in Anaheim, California. The team placed fourth amongst their fellow competitors. The team performed a jazz dance to “Separate Ways” by Journey twice on the big stage; once on the 25th for the preliminary round and the second time on the 26th … Continue reading Gustavus Dance Team take on nationals, yet again
Elliot Steeves – Staff Writer On March 4, 2023, Building Bridges will hold its 28th annual conference. This year’s topic was Unseen Passages: Refugees and the Collective Fight for Vitality. True to its name, the conference focuses on refugees and asylum seekers. On the Gustavus Adolphus website, Building Bridges co-chairs Senior Ashley Ley and Junior Tessa Yaeger wrote that “there is not enough recognition nor … Continue reading Building Bridges: Unseen Passages
Katie Samek – Staff Writer International Culture Club would like to formally invite the student body to attend its annual International Festival on Friday, March 10 in Alumni Hall from 7-9 p.m. A follow-up dance will be held downstairs in the Dive after the Festival from 9:30-11 p.m. This event will feature both student-made and catered food inspired by Asian and Indian cultures, a multicultural … Continue reading Diversity Means Inclusion: International Week
Brady Boie – Sports Editor The Gustavus men’s swimming and diving team took home its fourth consecutive MIAC Championship title this past weekend. The Gusties outscored second-place Saint John’s 968.5 to 694.5 and broke numerous school and meet records in the process. Their dominance was on display from the beginning, as the Gustie team of Junior Matt Strom, Senior Taylor Vander-Jeugdt, Junior Peyton Richardson, and … Continue reading The dynasty continues
Nyden Hill – Staff Writer This past Saturday, the Gustavus men’s tennis team took to the courts in an effort to extend their three-game winning streak in a double-header against UW-Eau Claire and Saint Mary’s, respectively. Coming into the matches, the Gusties were riding victories over St. Olaf College, St. Scholastica College, and Central College. With this momentum in mind, the Gusties certainly had some … Continue reading Gusties pick up two wins
Parker Burman – Staff Writer Birgen Nelson has been a vital member of the Gustavus Track and Field team for the last three years. In just three short years she has created a legacy that will continue to last for years to come. Her impact has not solely been in the field of competition, but also wide-reaching across the Gustavus community and campus. In her … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Gustie Runner Birgen Nelson
Will Sorg – Movies Guy Danish Filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn is a provocateur. Refn, who has recently started being referred to in his work as NWR, is well known for his harsh stylistic tendencies. He has made slow-paced, ultraviolet, neon-colored, nihilistic films his trademark. It seems that with each new project he works on, he tries to push the boundaries of what can be seen … Continue reading Copenhagen Cowboy: A TV show for crazy people
