Olivia Telecky- Global warming has left Gusties uncomfortable in their unair-conditioned dorms. It is common knowledge that the Earth is warming rapidly, with ten of Minnesota’s hottest winters occurring in the past 26 years. This past September is a perfect example of that, being the hottest September in Minnesota on record, with an average temperature of 70.3 degrees across the state. September was almost as … Continue reading Why was September so hot?
Colleen Coleman- As a part of the Family Weekend program, the Music department will present the Musical Showcases on Saturday, Oct. 5th featuring performances from the Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, and Gustavus Jazz. The Sunday, Oct. 6th concert will feature the Choir of Christ Chapel, Lucia Singers, Gustavus Wind Symphony, Handbell groups, and Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra. Both concerts will be at … Continue reading Gustavus Music Ensembles to perform for Family Weekend
Amelia Dewberry- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Kobi Schuck. Schuck will graduate this December with a degree in Business Management and a Strategic Communications minor and start her job hunt, searching for a career in marketing. Schuck also hopes to travel after graduation. She feels that her major has prepared her for the corporate world by learning about all aspects of business. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Kobi Schuck
Jenna Anderson- A love languages event is being held on Wednesday, Oct. 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Center for Inclusive Excellence. This event is an opportunity for students to learn more about the five love languages; words of affirmation, physical touch, gift-giving, quality time, and acts of service. The Gustavus Website says, “Whether they’re platonic or romantic, it’s important to foster … Continue reading Learn love languages like a legend
Grace LaTourelle- Homecoming is once again descending upon Gustavus in a cloud of black and gold. Events will begin Monday, Oct. 7th, 2024, and will continue until Saturday night. This year’s theme will be “Giddy up Gusties,” with a decisive emphasis on dressing up with the theme. “Get out a cowboy hat, get out some boots, dance to some Cotton-Eyed Joe…it’s just a fun time … Continue reading Giddy Up, Gusties: Homecoming comes home to campus next week
Reba Beaudry- The Gustavus Fall Blood Drive is happening next week on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 7th and 8th. Both days will be located in Alumni Hall from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 pm. For the past 16 years, the blood drive has been hosted here in Alumni – not only because it is a central location for both students and the St. Peter community members, … Continue reading American Red Cross Blood Drive comes back to suck your blood…. for a good cause
Cole Frazier- The nationally ranked Gustavus Men’s Golf Team had a successful weekend at the esteemed Taconic Country Club for the highly regarded Williams Invite. The Gusties won the Williams Invite and a team member won the tournament’s individual aspect. It was none other than Junior Chris Gutuza Jr. who took home the win as the individual champion. Gutuza finished the first round tied for … Continue reading Men’s Golf Smashes Williams Invite
Grace LaTourelle- The Gustavus Arts & Art History Department is presenting an artist talk with artist Michon Weeks, on her exhibition “Between Dreams: Paintings by Michon Weeks” on Tuesday, Oct. 1st, 2024. It will take place in the lecture hall next to the Schaefer Art Gallery, in conjunction with the Nobel Conference. The talk will be from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the gallery … Continue reading Michon Weeks comes to Gustavus for exhibition “Between Dreams”
Jenna Anderson- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Dr. Jeff Owen, Ph.D, Associate Professor in Business Economics and Environmental Studies. In 1992, Owen graduated from Gustavus with a double major in economics and history. After a two-year break, “I guess you would call it a gap year now,” Owen said, he ended up at the University of Iowa, where he graduated with his doctorate … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Dr. Jeff Owen
Raquel Vaughn- Are you in a group chat with your entire family? Is it fun or is it absolute chaos? Maybe it’s a little bit of both. If that’s the case, welcome to the club. If anyone knows me, they know that there’s always something that is plot-worthy going on with my family. Whether it’s one of my parents saying something completely out of pocket, … Continue reading Being in a Family Group Chat
