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The show must go on: LineUs goes digital
With most events and social gatherings cancelled due to COVID-19 and the Lay Low period, many students are getting pretty bored stuck in their dorm rooms with no place to go. Netflix can only entertain for so long. Luckily, the infamous Gustavus improv comedy troupe has come to the rescue. LineUs, now calling themselves OnLineUs, […]
The Great Gustie Bake-Off: Best Autumn Recipes
Recipe: Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Servings: 18 Ingredients: – 1 1/2 cups flour – 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice – 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon – 1/2 tsp. baking soda – 1 tsp. cream of tartar – 1/4 tsp. salt – 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened – 1/2 granulated sugar – 1/4 cup light brown sugar – 1 […]
Has COVID-19 Helped in Our Fight Against Climate Change?
Students (on- and off-campus): I’m sure that many of us remember when we had to pack up some of our things and go home without knowing when, or if, we would be back. Around this time, many states went into complete lockdown and required that only essential travel occurred. Typically, most of working America has […]
The Dive says goodbye
The Dive has always been a fan-favorite for students at Gustavus. What was once a swimming pool in the basement of Johnson Student Union is now a space for students to host events, work on homework, socialize with friends, and even sleep. Apparently, The Dive is highly rated for taking naps between classes. Because it’s […]
Being a Young Adult in 2020
Right now, it is okay not to be okay. That’s something that we’ve all heard a lot. I just want to really make sure it sets in. We are living through a very monumental time in history, although I terribly wish we weren’t. I’d give just about anything for one day to feel normal. Some […]
The Writing Center Is Here to Help
Gusties, I’m here to tell you about an incredibly useful resource here on campus: The Writing Center. As a tutor myself, I can attest to how much we at the Writing Center genuinely care about our clients. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by an assignment, in the middle of a first draft, or simply wanting a […]
Take a hike: Time to check out Traverse Des Sioux Park and Seven Mile Creek
Even as the seasons change swiftly from autumn to winter, the brisk air outside offers a sweet, and responsible, escape from the isolation of stricter quarantine. Whether taking a jaunt to clear your head, enjoying a lovely stroll with friends or showing your family about St. Peter before returning home for the holidays, it is […]
Grateful for the grind: Gusties get creative to stay in shape over Thanksgiving break
For some, the coming holiday season is a little intimidating in terms of fitness goals. Impending finals mean that many students have to work especially hard to find time to work out. Food-intensive holidays like Thanksgiving promise a sudden abundance of calories. COVID has not made matters any simpler, as most intend to spend this […]
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Sydney Henrichs (Women’s Hockey)
Senior athletes of any collegiate sports team are always looked up to and admired. Their ability to lead the team and set examples is invaluable. This week, the spotlight shines on the Gustavus Women’s Hockey Team’s only senior athlete: Senior Sydney Henrichs. Henrichs came to Gustavus from Minnesota’s own Eden Prairie High School where she […]
Research on Cell Resistance to Drugs by Luke Dragseth ‘23 and Katya McDonald ‘22
Luke Dragseth ‘23 and Katya McDonald ‘22 researched cell resistance to drugs with Dr. Laura Burrack (Biology). Each student had an individual project that contributed to Dr. Burrack’s lab which studies cancer cells and their resistance to treatment. Dragseth’s research focused on ways in which deletion of proteins involved in protecting the genome […]