Staff Writer- Bao Vu Does anyone else feel like March went by at 0.5x speed, but April feels like 2x, or is it just me? I still couldn’t believe there are only two weeks left. I guess, now, you’re probably swamped with assignments, exams, concerts, or recitals (because I am too!). Getting through these final weeks of the school year has never been easy. Burnout … Continue reading Gustie Guide to Getting Through the Next Few Weeks
Photography Editor- Soren Sackreiter What is the true meaning of Earth Day? Is it a time to recognize the work that we have done, or reckon with the work yet to be done? Consider the irony of a person driving their gas car to an Earth Day clean-up event next week, stopping on their way to get a coffee made from beans grown on displaced … Continue reading The True Meaning of Earth Day
Guest Writer- Will Prahl This past weekend, the renowned Gustavus Handbells ensembles, Christ Chapel Ringers, Gustavus Bronze and Gustavus Carillon, of which I am a part of, traveled all the way to Gaylord, MN for a performance at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The congregation welcomed all three handbell groups into their community lead by Pastor Scott Richards, famous for his love of handbell music. These … Continue reading Bell Choir is Legitimately Cool
Features Editor- Eric Hofer Eric Norelius 1862-1863 Eric Norelius founded the school that would later become Gustavus in 1862 in Red Wing, Minnesota as a division of his church. Just a few months later he had thirty students studying under him with his large collection of books serving as the college’s first official library. After resigning as president, he went on to establish the Vasa … Continue reading The Presidents Who Built Gustavus
Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen The Gustavus Senior Studio Art majors recently presented their final exhibition: “Surface Tension”, a capstone of their artistic careers at Gustavus. The exhibition is now on display in the Hillstrom Museum of Art on the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center and will be shown until May 3rd. The exhibit displays a variety of artistic styles to bring questions to … Continue reading Senior Art Majors Showcase in Hillstrom
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry This week’s Gustie of the Week is Meg Balfanz, known for her infectious laugh and unique skills. Balfanz first came to Gustavus as a Biology major because she was drawn to Nobel Hall on her campus tour and enjoyed the subject in high school. Since then, she has appreciated that “every single professor in that department is so personable and friendly … Continue reading GoW: Meg Balfanz
Staff Writer- Shy Lee If you’ve been meaning to educate yourself on new subjects, look no further, as the annual Celebration of Creative Inquiry (CCI) will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on April 22nd in Beck Hall Torrey Atrium. Students of all majors will be showcasing projects from this year to foster interdisciplinary conversation and connect with each other. With around 100 … Continue reading Students Showcase Research at Celebration of Creative Inquiry
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Gustavus is hosting events to raise awareness about the issue. One way the college is supporting SA awareness is through Teal Tuesdays. Every Tuesday in April, the Peer Assistants will be tabling from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “to educate, support, and engage students in conversations about prevention,” PA Kendra Stanton … Continue reading Tea Tuesdays: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Staff Writer- August von Seth Formed in early February this year, the Internal Web Working Group is a nine-member committee spanning various departments and roles on campus. According to its official charge effectuated on March 9th, key functions encompass the functioning of the MyGustavus platform, a breakout website that was launched in tandem with the new gustavus.edu page that went live in mid-August last year. … Continue reading Website Transition Causes Faculty Concern
Sports Editor- Liv White The Gustavus Track & Field opened their outdoor season on March 28 at the CSB/SJU Optimistic Meet. The team was represented by a small group of throwers, hurdlers, jumpers, and runners. The Gusties faced windy conditions in Collegeville, Minnesota but were still able to place top five across multiple events. On the men’s side, Senior Connor McCormick placed 3rd in the … Continue reading Outdoor Track and Field Season Begins
