The Weekly – Editorial Staff Potential trigger warning: This article mentions sexual assault, specifically sexual assault on campus While the Rave is a fun opportunity for Gusties to celebrate homecoming and have some fun before getting back to the drudgery of schoolwork and assignments, it is important to stay safe, protect yourself, and know who to reach out to in case of an emergency. It’s … Continue reading Gusties welcome another HOCO season
Leah Thompson – Staff Writer Each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans throughout the history of the United States. This year the Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) is helping to organize Hispanic Heritage Month here at Gustavus. The CIE helps connect students with educational programming, … Continue reading Diving Deeper dives into Hispanic heritage
Will Sorg – Entertainment Writer Four years after 9/11, Ridley Scott made Kingdom of Heaven, a film about The Crusades and the events leading up to the 1187 Siege of Jerusalem, in which the Sunni Muslim ruler Saladin fought against Christian-occupied Jerusalem. Before the film even came out it was mired in controversy. A Daily Telegram writer who had not even seen the film claimed … Continue reading Movies From The Library: Kingdom of Heaven Director’s Cut
Nyden Hill – Staff Writer Andrew Becker is a name that many people associate with the sports community, particularly the swimming community. The MIAC community has come to associate this name with Gustavus swimming and diving. During his tenure at Gustavus the Junior sprint standout has amassed a mountain of accomplishments, being an All-American, Conference Champion, and school record holder. To give some background on … Continue reading Senior spotlight: Last one, fast one
Emma Esteb – Staff Writer This past Saturday, Sept. 24, Gustavus men’s soccer team continued their winning streak by defeating Saint John’s 5-0. The Gusties scored two goals within the first 18 minutes of the game and continued to carry that momentum until the final minutes. The team is now ranked seventh with a record of 6-0-2 and 3-0-0 in the MIAC. “We came out … Continue reading Men’s soccer blanks St. John’s
Matthew Olson – Staff Writer The Gustavus women’s tennis team hosted the 2022 ITA Division III Midwest Regional Championship this past weekend. Many Gusties made deep runs in their respective quarters, showing promise for the season soon to come. With multiple players making it to the round of 16 in the singles draw and three partnerships making the quarterfinals of the doubles draw, the team … Continue reading Women’s tennis shines at ITA Regional
Kaylene Kerber – Opinions Columnist Look out astrology! There is a new way to distinguish the characteristics of one’s personality. Just take a look at whatever writing utensil a person happens to use to express their inner thoughts with. As an undergraduate Psychology student, I have unwarranted confidence that I know perceive people better than they know. Therefore there is no one more qualified to … Continue reading What does your writing utensil say about you?
David Eide – Opinions Columnist I’ve always been fascinated by the Nobel Conference. It’s such a major event that is entirely unique to Gustavus. It encourages us to look at the major scientific topics of our day and consider them from multiple distinct angles while bringing together a number of experts who all have something interesting to say. On a broader level, I think the … Continue reading A look back at Nobel Conference
Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist Take a stroll around campus and you’ll find more nudity than in a birth center. All over campus, statues abound, many by the great sculptor Paul Granling. They are gorgeous; perhaps a little too gorgeous. Most of the statues are not wearing a scrap of clothing. Some might make the case that this is how art has always been. Legendary … Continue reading Naked statues misrepresent Gustavus
Leah Thompson – Staff Writer Nobel Conference 58 happened on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 29, and focused on “mental health disparities and their effects on youth, with a particular emphasis on the significance of identity, trauma and technology.” This Nobel was broken into four different sessions, each exploring different topics related to mental health inequities and young people. During the conference multiple workshops … Continue reading The Day Course: Using real-life materials to help foster self-reflection
