The Gustie Pantry: Letter to the Editor

Sophia White and Grace LaTourelle- There is a need for students on the Gustavus campus to have better accessibility to food and cleaning/toiletry supplies. The cost of living for college students can quickly stack up, especially if students aren’t supported financially by another party. Many students work two to three jobs, both on-campus and off-campus. So, the Chaplain’s Office paired up with United Christian Ministries … Continue reading The Gustie Pantry: Letter to the Editor

Blink Twice: Film Review

Katelyn Benschoter- It’s official: going to the movies is back.  And speaking from personal experience, it feels good to be back. Ever since the summer of “Barbenheimer”, the act of going out to the theaters and watching movies in the theater has made a triumphant return. With blockbuster after blockbuster, there is once again a draw to get off the couch and see a movie … Continue reading Blink Twice: Film Review

What was the Song of the Summer?

Katelyn Benschoter- With summer coming to a close, it is time to reflect and reminisce. How will this summer be remembered? When looking back on summers of the past, a tool that is excellent at taking us back is the music of previous summers. For example, when we hear songs like “Blinding Lights” by The Weekend and “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush, we … Continue reading What was the Song of the Summer?

Managing a School-Life Balance

Grace LaTourelle- As the school year kicked off on Tuesday with an influx of homework, commitments to schedules, work, and “to-do” lists, so did the resources available to students. The Academic Support Center, the Counseling Center, and the Writing Center are tools that assist in the maintenance of school-life balance at Gustavus. “In a Liberal Arts environment, students get exposed to ideas from all different … Continue reading Managing a School-Life Balance

Perspective from Day Two of Year Two

Colleen Coleman- Something is refreshing about my Sophomore year so far. I was walking to the Campus Center with classmates I had just met while leaving our Interpersonal Communications class, which had a large number of First-year students, trying to help some find their classes in Old Main and Olin. I mentioned that there was something exhilarating about the second day of classes;  when you … Continue reading Perspective from Day Two of Year Two

Gustavus Golf begins with a bang

Teddy Kaste- The Gustavus’ Men’s Golf Team returned to the winner’s circle this past weekend, securing the top spot at the Augsburg Invitational with a two-day total of 600 to claim the victory by 9 strokes. This victory marks the first two-day tournament victory for Gustavus golf since 2019, and was the first tournament of the 2024-2025 season for the Gusties. The Women’s Team also … Continue reading Gustavus Golf begins with a bang

Join the Weekly

Jay Erickson- New year, new Weekly. If you are a First-year or simply looking for a new, fun activity, you should join The Gustavian Weekly. The Weekly encourages anyone who loves to write to join the staff. We are looking for news and sports writers as well as photographers. We foster a welcoming environment where anyone (and everyone!) can thrive. Also, joining The Weekly staff … Continue reading Join the Weekly

Welcome to Gustie life; a letter to new Gusties

Grace LaTourelle-  The Gustavian Weekly would like to welcome in the class of 2028 and welcome back all Gusties to the Hill. For the incoming First-years, the Weekly is the campus newspaper. Issues are published on Fridays and can be found in several locations, such as the Jackson Campus Center and the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, and even online. While the integrity of the Weekly … Continue reading Welcome to Gustie life; a letter to new Gusties

The Perfect Back-to-School Movies

Katelyn Benschoter- Well, it is that time of year again… back-to-school season. Whether you are a new Gustie on campus or an eager student returning to school, there still remains one common goal: enjoying quality time with friends on campus. In my first year at Gustavus, I found that an excellent, low-stakes way to make new friends was by having movie nights. These movie nights … Continue reading The Perfect Back-to-School Movies