David Eide – Opinions Columnist A couple weekends ago I had the privilege of attending the opening night of “A Christmas Carol” at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. The show itself was great and I’d recommend seeing it if you have the opportunity. However, seeing the familiar story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the three ghosts play out once again got me really thinking about the … Continue reading The enduring appeal of A Christmas Carol
Cadence Paramore – Editor-in-Chief I’ve been told my entire life that I’m a very picky eater. For example: I love pomegranates but hate grapes and watermelon, I love sushi but hate soy sauce, I love mushrooms and tomatoes but hate cucumbers (they’re literally just water in an unfortunate shape), and many more. So here’s my guide on what I consider “good” and “bad” food items, … Continue reading A picky eater’s guide to “good” food
Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist I was washing dishes when my roommate looked at me and said, “Jonas, I think you’re going bald!” I was so taken aback I had nothing to say back; I just said, “Okay.” But while I might have appeared calm, I was completely shaken. As soon as I found a spare moment, I rushed to a mirror to peer at … Continue reading When hair causes despair
Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer For many Gustavus students, studying away is an essential part of their college experience. However, few students know that studying away does not necessarily mean studying overseas. Gustavus is a member of the National Student Exchange, an organization with over 300 participating colleges and universities throughout the United States, including U.S. territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin … Continue reading The National Student Exchange
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Junior Itzell Martinez has certainly brought a lot to the Gustavus community. From her infectious energy to her unwavering dedication to that which is important to her, Martinez is well known by those around her as an incredible person, and as a Gustie worthy of recognition. Martinez follows her passions, as shown through her involvement on campus. She is involved … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Itzell Martinez
Katie Doolittle – Staff Writer Gustavus Adolphus College will celebrate the long-standing Swedish festival of St. Lucia on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 10:00 a.m. in Christ Chapel. The 81st celebration of this tradition will then be followed by a luncheon in Alumni Hall, which will begin at 11:00 a.m. The festival begins with the community of Gustavus choosing six sophomore women to be a part … Continue reading St. Lucia Court shines once again
Mel Pardock – Staff Writer On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the Gustavus Peer Assistants hosted an event entitled “Soups and Sexuality” in the Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE). The event was created to give Gusties a safe space in which to talk about the complexities of the spectrum of identity, sexual orientation, and inclusivity. And what better way to convince some freezing cold Gusties to trudge … Continue reading Soups and Sexuality
Cadence Paramore – Editor-in-Chief On August 24th of this year, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a three-part plan for student loan forgiveness. This plan consists of a final extension of the student loan repayment pause and ensuring that the student loan system is more manageable for current and future borrowers. Additionally, it provides targeted debt relief, meaning that students would no longer be required to pay … Continue reading Federal Student Loan Relief Program: What we know
Parker Burman – Staff Writer Last weekend, the Gustavus men’s soccer team hosted the NCAA tournament. The Gusties won against Aurora University on Saturday and UW-Eau Claire on Sunday, advancing them to the Sweet 16 of the national tournament in Chicago next weekend. The key component of the weekend was Senior goalkeeper Wesley Sanders, who made four stops in seven rounds of penalty kicks that … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Excels to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen
Parker Burman – Staff Writer Both the Gustavus men’s and women’s basketball teams opened up their seasons this past week. The men hosted UW-River Falls, while the women went on the road to start the year against UW-Stout. At home the men fought a back and forth battle, which ended in a 62-58 defeat to start the year, while the women started off strong with … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s Basketball Preview
