Gusties celebrate Title IX anniversary

Emma Esteb – Staff Writer This past Saturday, Oct. 8, Gustavus celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The Athletics department hosted an anniversary event in the Lund Center, where both current and former female athletes were able to socialize, celebrate, and admire the newly renovated Lund Center. Attendees were able to watch a slideshow that showcased female athletes over the years and an interview … Continue reading Gusties celebrate Title IX anniversary

Gustie Golf wraps up season

Parker Bergman – Staff Writer This past week both the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s golf teams competed at the MIAC Championships. Playing at Bunker Hills Golf Club the men finished third out of nine teams competing, while the women finished sixth out of the ten who competed.  On the men’s side the Gusties were led by Senior Wyatt Wasko and Senior Sam Sakaar, who both … Continue reading Gustie Golf wraps up season

Gustie Football slams St. Scholastica

Matthew Olson – Staff Writer Homecoming football has once again befallen Hollingsworth Field and the Gusties presented their fans with a resounding 77-7 win over St. Scholastica. The Gusties exceeded the Saints 667-201 in total yards, moving up to 3-2 overall, 2-1 in the MIAC, and 1-0 in the Northwoods Division, all while setting a new program record for the largest margin of victory. The … Continue reading Gustie Football slams St. Scholastica

Movies From The Library: Ringu

Will Sorg – Entertainment Columnist The Ring, directed by Gore Verbinksi, is one of the most successful horror movies ever made. The film dominated the box office and became a cultural landmark, with countless references and parodies of haunting, long haired girls climbing out of televisions invading every moment of the 2000s. However this film was not the original. Four years prior, Japanese audiences were … Continue reading Movies From The Library: Ringu

Batman 66

Jacob Engdahl – Opinions Columnist Batman is perhaps one of the most influential characters to come out of comic books. His long history in comics stretches back almost as far as Superman’s and extends longer than Captain America’s. His affiliated comic series are some of DC Comics’ most consistently selling titles, and the publisher knows that any book, no matter how tangentially related to Batman, … Continue reading Batman 66

Not stepping on cracks is holding you back

Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist Life could be better if we stepped on sidewalk cracks. It’s a common superstition that if a person steps on the crack between two sidewalk slabs, something bad will happen. Many people don’t even believe the superstition, but still avoid stepping on the cracks anyways. Yet they are missing out on a multitude of opportunities to step up their game. … Continue reading Not stepping on cracks is holding you back

The Gustavus artist series continues with composer Karen Tanaka

Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct.15, the work of composer and pianist Karen Tanaka will be showcased for the Gustavus community. Students and the general public will be able to listen to Tanaka’s “Our Planet Earth” at 7:30 p.m. in Bjorling Recital Hall.  The showcase is focusing on the beauty of nature and the importance of caring for the planet. Songs titled “Green,” … Continue reading The Gustavus artist series continues with composer Karen Tanaka

Gustie of the Week: Haley Lukes

Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Senior Social Studies Education major Haley Lukes has been able to follow her passions during her time at Gustavus. Originally from Glencoe, Lukes was drawn to Gustavus because of its education program and strong financial aid package. Here, she found the right place and the right people to foster her academic endeavors. “I found kind of a home within the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Haley Lukes