Taite Stevens Aldrich – Staff Writer Seniors Cora Hentges and Maddie Banks traveled to Ecuador over the summer alongside Associate Professor in Geology and Program Director in Environmental Studies Jeff La Frenierre and University of Minnesota faculty and students to study the effects of climate change on glaciers. The group arrived in Quito at the end of May and planned on staying for a month … Continue reading Summer Research in Ecuador
Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer It took Senior Abbie Doran awhile to figure out her college path, but the patience and self-reflection paid off in the end. “I love the quote ‘we rise by lifting others’ and I think that was something I saw Gustavus doing. Students uplifting other students, that was really important to me,” said Doran. Originally from Washington state, Doran now calls … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Abbie Doran
Mel Pardock – Staff Writer With the first week of classes drawing to a close, Gusties all across campus are gearing up for the 2022 Involvement Fair. The fair provides students to advertise their orgs and showcase their values, their goals, and what they do around campus to their peers. It also provides those not in orgs or those looking to get even further involved … Continue reading Involvement fair returns to campus
Leah Thompson – Staff Writer The Nobel Conference is returning to Gustavus for Nobel Conference 58: Mental Health (In)Equity and Young People. This year’s conference starts on Wednesday, September 28, and continues through Thursday, September 29 at the Lund Arena. Tickets are available to students free of charge and can be purchased at the student’s earliest convenience. If a student is unable to attend, the … Continue reading “Teachers Talk” about mental health for Nobel
Brady Boie – Sports & Fitness Editor Welcome to the sports section of the Gustavian Weekly! Here is where you will find all the best and most up-to-date sports articles related to the Gustavus Athletic program. You can expect three or four weekly commentaries on the most relevant sporting events and occurrences in the MIAC. These articles will include recaps of the biggest games, features … Continue reading Gustie sports preview: Advice for collegiate athletes and what to expect
Will Sorg – Entertainment Writer The first thing I learned about Dick Cheney was that he was often compared to Darth Vader. My father had a book written by journalist Matt Labash called Fly Fishing With Darth Vader. On the cover of this book is a series of 2010s cultural figures drawn in a caricature-like style. The cover includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Reverend Al Sharpton, and … Continue reading Movies from the Library: Vice
Jonas Doerr – Opinions Writer Fire is hot, water is wet, and Gusties shine. It’s one of the undeniable facts of life. There’s a song written about it, in fact – the Gustie Rouser, which you are probably familiar with. “Gusties will shine tonight,” the famous lyrics go. But is it really true? During the summer, when Gusties are far from St. Peter, do they … Continue reading Do Gusties shine during summer?
David Eide – Opinions Writer As I write this article, I am preparing to start my final year on the Hill, after which I will be moving on into the great unknown that is adult life. On the other hand, most of you who will be reading this article are going to be first-years just starting your college career. Being in this particular situation has … Continue reading The Passage of Time
The Weekly – Editorial Staff To the incoming first-years: Welcome to Gustavus! Coming to college, especially in a new area, can be pretty stressful. That is why The Weekly staff would like to provide you with some tips, tricks, and cool spots that will help you as you navigate through your first year here at Gustavus. Beginning with tips- managing a college course load … Continue reading First year tips, tricks, and more!
Cadence Paramore – Editor-in-Chief Hello Gusties! We’re wishing you a warm welcome here at the Weekly to our incoming first-years, the class of 2026, and a welcome back to our sophomores, juniors, and seniors! My name is Cadence Paramore, and I will be the Editor-in-Chief of the Gustavian Weekly for this fall semester before I graduate in December. As Editor-in-Chief I would like to … Continue reading Letter From The Editor
