Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist We’re living in a cult, and our charismatic leader is learning. This campus is obviously not a cult, however, it has many characteristics of one. According to Dr. Janja Lalich, a leading expert on cults out of California State University Chico, cults focus heavily on bringing in new members and making money, expect members to spend inordinate amounts of time … Continue reading Is this a cult of learning?
Gabrielle Lavan – Opinion Columnist It’s clear that the weather is becoming more and more unpredictable. An oddly warm winter, severe snow storms in February, and dried-up water sources all around Minnesota are just a few of the indicators that something is out of the ordinary. Through all of the uncertainty, one thing is certain–that we have a right to the magic of snow days. … Continue reading The importance of snow days
Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer On Wednesday nights, Alumni Hall gets swinging. Gustavus’ Swing Club meets every Wednesday from 9 p.m.-11 p.m. for students interested in learning dance steps or those who want to practice their existing dance skills. Not only an environment for learning, but Swing Club is also a relaxing social gathering where everyone is welcome. President Addison Schloo and Vice-President Megan Lipke … Continue reading Get into the swing of it
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Senior Abbey Sletten is this week’s Gustie of the Week. A business management major with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and a Spanish minor, Sletten values the personal experiences she has been able to get at Gustavus. She has made an impact on campus and in the lives of her peers and has high hopes for her future after graduating from … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Abbey Sletten
Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer Starting February 27th, the Schaefer Gallery will present MSU PRINTS: Josh Winkler and Students. The exhibit includes print works from Josh Winkler, an Associate Professor of Printmaking at Minnesota State University, along with a handful of undergraduate and graduate students. The show focuses on the duality of nature. Winkler features the destruction of nature in our modern society, but also … Continue reading MSU PRINTS to be displayed in the Schaefer Gallery
Andrew Clark – Staff Writer PASO is presenting the Black Gala this Friday evening, Feb. 24. Grab your best formal black attire and get ready for an elegant night full of music, food, prizes, and learning. There will be a guest speaker, Assistant Professor in History Dr. Katelyn Aguilar, with a talk entitled, “Keep Your Eyes on the Prize”. The event is being held in … Continue reading Introducing PASO’s Black Gala
Elliot Steeves – Staff Writer Dr. Paul Finkelman is the new Rydell Scholarship Professor for the 2022-2023 school year. On Feb. 20, he delivered a lecture titled Thomas Jefferson: Apostle of Liberty or Father of American Racism? The lecture was free and open to the public, as well as recorded and archived for the following week. It took place at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall … Continue reading Rydell lecture covers Thomas Jefferson
Colin Maiwurm – Staff Writer With the current snowstorm upon Gustavus, The American Cancer Society student organization pushes through the snow to prepare for the Paint it Purple events that are coming up. This student organization is directly affiliated with the National American Cancer Society. The Paint it Purple events are this organization’s way to start educating others on cancer and advertise their bigger events … Continue reading Paint it Purple Week
Katie Samek – Staff Writer This week was Gustie Gratitude Week, an event that runs every day from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Feb. 20-24 at the booths located in the Caf. This event provides students with an opportunity to thank the countless donors who help fund various endeavors around campus, from various academic scholarships to international tour funds to building expansions and renovations. … Continue reading Gusties show their gratitude
Brady Boie – Sports Editor The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team posted an impressive performance on Senior Night, trouncing the Concordia Cobbers with a continuous flurry of goals. The end result was a 9-0 victory for the Gusties who set out to make their Senior Day Special. “Senior Night brings out a lot of emotions for any sport. You never know how fast it goes until … Continue reading Women’s hockey rolls on Senior Night
