Year: 2021

  • In a baffling move, Gustavus pushishes first-years for things that they did

    Jonas Doerr – Opinion Columnist Gusties have been doing some awful, awful things. Or so it would seem, since they are being denied basic rights given even to prisoners of war. They are doing awful things like leaving their garbage in the bathroom and stealing exit signs – truly despicable. Clearly the hoodlums causing this mischief…

  • Chicago: the best city

    David Eide – Opinion Columnist I’ll just come right and out and say it, Chicago is one of my all-time favorite cities. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that it’s my favorite city overall. I was recently in Chicago for a Model United Nations conference, and it only reinforced my love for the…

  • College literature for those who read too much for college already

    Clare Greeman – Avid Succession Watcher This isn’t about dark academia, so don’t get excited. Off the back of my DWMs article (*see last issue- Clare) I will now show you the many wonders of the campus novel, despite the fact that I’m sure all of us read too many “campus novels” to begin with. I…

  • Ben and Jerry’s

    Hailley Brune – Opinion Columnist I’d never given ice cream manufactures much thought. Over the summer I was with my sister and she went to buy some Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. At first I judged her, verbally of course, for buying such expensive ice cream. She argued back saying how it tastes better, they have…

  • Time in a bottle

    Marcjanna Taylor – Opinion Columnist DerAmerikanische Musiker Jim Croce ist ein Genie mit der Guitar spiele. Er hat viele gute Lieder geschrieben. Zum Beispiel, Er hat den song Time in a bottle, Bad Leroy Brown, Operator und I Have a Name Geschrieben. Er ist ein Folk und Soft Rock Musiker. Ich fokussiere mich auf sein berühmtes…

  • Movies From The Library: Phantom Thread

    by Will Sorg The first time I saw Phantom Thread was on an airplane. I had heard good things about it so I spent my flight back from Nashville taking in the movie that changed my life. From that tiny screen in a cramped seat I opened my eyes to the possibilities that film has to…

  • Men’s basketball wins against Bethany Lutheran College

    Autumn Zierman – Staff Writer The Gustavus men’s basketball team traveled to Mankato on Monday night for a non-conference game against the Bethany Lutheran Vikings and took a 66-62 win. With the victory, the Gusties move to 3-3 overall and remain 1-1 in the MIAC. This victory comes after a very close loss to the St.…

  • Lund Center construction continues

    Alli Joerger – Staff Writer As the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year begins to see its end, projects on campus are also looking for their stopping points going into the second semester. One particular project making immense progress at this time is the Lund Center construction project. The project is expected to maintain its correct…

  • Stumbo finishes strong

    Brady Boie – Staff Writer Senior cross-country runner Andrew Stumbo is known for finishing his races strong. And much like how he finishes his races, Stumbo finished his running career at Gustavus with an impressive performance. As he took the field in Louisville, Kentucky to represent the Gusties one last time at the Division III national…

  • Swimming and Diving in First After Day One of Pioneer Classic

    GRINNELL, Iowa. – The Gustavus men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams got off to a strong start in opening events on Friday night at the Pioneer Classic. The  Gustie women currently lead the meet out of the eight competing teams with a score of 689.5 while the Gustie men are also slotted in first…