Gustavus Blogs

Year: 2022

  • Women’s golf weathers the storm

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    Parker Burman – Staff Writer The Gustavus Women’s golf team spent last weekend down in Waverly, Iowa, for the Wartburg Fall Invitational. Playing at Prairie Links Golf Course, the Gusties looked to start off the year with a strong performance. Gustavus finished in twelfth place out of the 22 teams that had competed in the…

  • Cross country cruises to third

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    Emma Esteb – Staff Writer The Gustavus men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the Hamline Invitational this past Friday September 9. Both the men’s and women’s teams took home third place, with the men competing against six other teams and the women competing against ten other teams. It was a very close race…

  • Friday Night Fright: Nope

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    Will Sorg – Entertainment Writer Last Friday the Campus Activities Board at Gustavus showed Jordan Peele’s newest film Nope. Due to rain, the film was moved to the Lund Center, which is truly a shame. Had the weather cooperated, the horror film, which is set almost entirely outside, would’ve been a perfect fit for a…

  • The comforts of Community versus the chaos of Rick and Morty

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    Kaylene Kerber – Opinions Writer There probably isn’t much I can say about Community and Rick and Morty that hasn’t been said before. The differences between these shows aren’t hard to come by; There is very little overlap between their messages, mediums, and fan bases. Except the fact that they were created by the same…

  • So what’s the deal with Slingshot anyways?

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    David Eide – Opinions Writer Returning students this year will have noticed major changes when it comes to how we receive our textbooks for courses.  For new Gusties who never used the original system, previously Gusties purchased individual textbooks directly from the Book Mark. Now, Gusties pay a lump sum based on the number of…

  • Is involvement fair?

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    Jonas Doerr – Opinions Writer There was a lot on the table Tuesday evening. Or maybe I should say, there was a lot on the tables. An overwhelming amount on the tables. Organizations covered dozens of tables in front of the campus center with their various poster boards and stockpiles of candy, trying to persuade…

  • Gusties shine in local band

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    Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Gustavus Senior Joseph Weckwerth has seen his band, Let’s Be Kids, through many phases as far back as middle school.  The three-piece band has its roots in the classic rock cover band Weckwerth started in seventh grade, a time where students are beginning to pick up instruments and getting started…

  • Gustie of the Week: Eric Johnson

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    Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This week’s Gustie of the Week is known for his enthusiasm, energy, dedication to his passions, and his wide array of talents. He is a part of the Gustavus choir, sings in G-sharp (an independent singing group on campus), works as a tutor in the Philosophy department, and leads worship…

  • Welcoming back a friendly face

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    Leah Thompson – Staff Writer The recent departure of the previous Chapel Choir director allowed Gustavus to welcome a familiar face back to campus: Professor Samuel Grace. Grace is the new Chapel Choir Director and is calling Gustavus home again after graduating in 2011. Throughout the past ten years Grace has continued his education, obtaining…

  • Protégé Power: A Roadmap to Mentorship

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    Mel Pardock – Copy Editor and News Writer Gustavus Women in Leadership is an organization on campus that, (according to their website) “inspires all women to advocate for themselves, live purposefully and create opportunities for future generations.” This year they are presenting a new speaker series entitled “Leverage your Resources”. The first installment of this…