Gustavus Women’s Tennis Dominates Home

Staff Writer- Katie Thomas On Jan. 24th, 2026, Gustavus Adolphus College Women’s Tennis team began their 2026 season opener. They started off with a strong 6-1 victory, hopefully setting the tone for the rest of the year. They played Minnesota State University-Mankato, an NCAA Division II program, at home in St. Peter, Minnesota. This win helped establish Gustavus’ tennis program as a consistent contender in … Continue reading Gustavus Women’s Tennis Dominates Home

From Dolphin Meme to Career Rejuvenation

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter The music industry is one of the hardest industries to break into. Once an artist has “broken” into the industry by having a hit song, it is even harder to maintain that fame. This is where the idea of “one hit wonders” comes from. So many artists throughout the years have struggled to come back after having a song go viral. … Continue reading From Dolphin Meme to Career Rejuvenation

What Goldfish Flavor is your On-Campus Housing?

Staff Writer- Emily Anderson As the applications for housing are quickly approaching, it’s time to think about where to live next year. While I am personally challenged in my decision-making skills, I have put together a simple guide to give you some insight on where to live next year!  Based (of course) on Goldfish flavors!  Colors – Pittman Located conveniently across the street from the … Continue reading What Goldfish Flavor is your On-Campus Housing?

Better Things to do in the Bitter Cold

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp So, it’s cold. Really cold. Like so cold your eyes start watering, and then the tears freeze on your face.  It’s hard to find things to be joyful about when the weather seems to have a frozen heart. It probably goes without saying (even though I’m going to say it anyway) that the fact that we’re only three weeks into the … Continue reading Better Things to do in the Bitter Cold

Escaping the Cycle of Doomscrolling

Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita Phones, tablets, and laptops–we all have at least one of these merry devices in our possession. We may use them in order to do schoolwork, keep in contact with family and friends, or engage with certain platforms and games. Whatever the reason is, technology surrounds us in our everyday lives. This can be used in a good way or in a … Continue reading Escaping the Cycle of Doomscrolling

GotW: Linnea Beckstrom

Staff Writer- Alex Ogle This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Linnea Beckstrom. In her final year at Gustavus, Beckstrom has taken on many responsibilities both academically and personally. She currently has three majors: Political Science, Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, and Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies, with a minor in Religious Diversity in Professional Life. Outside of the classroom, Beckstrom works as the … Continue reading GotW: Linnea Beckstrom

Gustavus Students Organize Protest

Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry Soren Sackreiter On Friday, Jan. 23, hundreds of Gusties and community members gathered in the bitter cold in Minnesota Square Park to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) operations in Minnesota. The student-planned protest joined communities around the state in “ICE Out Of MN” day, headlined by an afternoon march in Minneapolis. Protestors’ demands aligned with those of  “ICE Out Of … Continue reading Gustavus Students Organize Protest

Firethorne Student Journal Accepting Submissions

Staff Writer- August von Seth Caden Riga Submissions are now open to Firethorne, an annual collection of artistic works created by Gustavus students. Over a period spanning two weeks, anyone attending the college is invited to fill out an online form containing their original artwork for review and a chance to be featured in the journal’s Spring edition. Associate English professor and editor-in-chief of Firethorne, … Continue reading Firethorne Student Journal Accepting Submissions

Gustavus Hosts Dakota 38+2 Screening

Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Soren Sackreiter On Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, Gustavus, co-sponsored by the Environmental Action Coalition, will be hosting a film screening and Q&A, featuring the documentary Dakota 38+2 and Gustavus’s Dakota Elder-in-Residence, Wilfrid Keeble. There will be two showings located in the Wallenberg Auditorium, one from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and one from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. “The film is the … Continue reading Gustavus Hosts Dakota 38+2 Screening