Year: 2021

  • Let’s talk about birth control, shall we?

    Tori Smith – Opinion Columnist It’s a subject that most people, myself included, choose to avoid in most conversations, but it’s a topic that affects approximately 65% of women, according to the CDC. For people who are unaware about the topic, welcome to Birth Control 101: An introduction into the scary world of women’s health. To…

  • The best “for girls” toys of the early 2000’s

    Clare Greeman – Toy Expert During the resurgence of low rise jeans, the Twilight renaissance, and late 90s rom-com revivals that nobody asked for there will soon be no stone unturned in the quest for us Gen-Zer’s to relive our childhoods/infancy. That being said, there is one area in the discussion that is woefully lacking; the…

  • More options for soda than vegan food

    Hailley Brune – Opinion Columnist As somebody with little to no dietary restrictions, I don’t think about food availability often. I hardly notice where the alternative food options are or what they consist of. While having dinner with two classmates it came up how little alternative food options there are, for vegetarians, but especially for…

  • The squirrels: friend or foe?

    Bella Loxtercamp – Squirrel Investigator The squirrels of Gustavus are organizing to overthrow. When I first moved on campus, I thought they were cute. I wanted to catch one and keep it as a pet, and I seriously considered petitioning to change Gus the Lion to Gus the Squirrel. Being adorable, however, doesn’t equal being friendly.…

  • Effective way to write notes in college

    Tegan Hirman – Opinion Columnist One common theme I have noticed here on campus is that not many of us know how to take notes “effectively”. In high school, I had a basic understanding of what it meant to keep notes. Bullet points, highlighters, and sticky notes were your best friend. Not much has changed in college…

  • Movies from the Library: The Human Condition Trilogy

    Written by Will Sorg In recent years, there has been a growing audience for Asian movies in North America. With “Parasite” becoming an international sensation along with Asian-American blockbusters like “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Shang-Shi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” it is clear that Asian cinema has made a huge impression on Western…

  • Cross country starts to hit their stride

    Brady Boie – Staff Writer Despite being less than a month into the season, the Gustavus cross country team is already hitting its stride and showing signs of promise and major improvement. For proof, look no further than senior men’s runner Andrew Stumbo. Stumbo, an Iowa native, won the St. Olaf Invitational last weekend with a…

  • Women’s tennis returns to midwest regions

    Allison Fajt – Staff Writer This Weekend the Gustavus Women’s Tennis team traveled to Whitewater, Wisconsin to compete in the ITA Midwest Women’s Tennis Regional and the Midwest Open. The tournament was hosted by University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Senior Simona Potockova advanced the farthest on the team in the Regional, yet sadly lost 0-6, 3,6 in the quarter…

  • Football secures Homecoming win

    Autumn Zierman – Staff Writer Gusties crowded the stands and hills of the Gustavus Football Stadium on the West side of Lund Center this last Saturday, September 25. The halls of Jackson Campus Center were crowded with milling alumni, all gathered together to cheer on the Gustavus Football team in the annual homecoming game which was against…

  • Random Reads October 2021: Historical Fiction

    Want to travel to another time and place without getting in a car or hopping on a plane? Historical fiction can immerse you in another world! For our first Random Reads blog and display, we’re highlighting some of the most entrancing Historical Fiction novels to be found in our literature collections. The Master of Ballantrae…