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Gustavus Shows Breadth, Depth in National Rankings
It’s rankings season in higher education, and Gustavus has once again landed some impressive recognition from multiple outlets. Although the methodologies vary by publication (see below), Gustavus scores particularly well on measures such as social mobility (how well a school graduates economically disadvantaged students), economic opportunity (how well a school’s grads leave college with manageable […]
The Power of Community: How Fine Arts Brought Anna and Kieran Together
The Gustavus Adolphus College Fine Arts department is known for its abilities – whether it be dance, theater, choir, or any of the others offered, to be a part of them is to be a part of something great. There is a sense of community that can be found within the walls of Bjorling, with […]
Banned Books @ Your Library
Banned Books Week (September 22-28) celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. The Gustavus Library endorses the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read Statement affirming that “the freedom to read is essential to our democracy” and that librarians should “make available the widest diversity of […]
Gustie Cheer Ignites School Spirit
Soph White- Brrrrr! It’s cold in here. It must be some Gusties in the atmosphere! Two, four, six, eight! Who do we appreciate? It’s Gustie Cheer! Enough about other sports, let us make way for cheer – one of the most disciplined and graceful sports known to humankind. If you were heavily invested in the […]
Men’s Soccer Shuts Out Undefeated Carlton
Cole Frazier- In their MIAC opener, Gustavus Men’s soccer added another win to their record in a narrow score of 1-0 over previously undefeated Carlton Knights; making the Gusties’ overall record 6-0-1. The Gusties, being ranked number 6th in the country, looked to continue their conquering reign in becoming number one in the North. While […]
Break Me Off a Piece of that Chapel Break
Colleen Coleman- This year, Chapel Break is a 20-minute break in between classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., in which students can use this time to benefit their well-being and recharge. Students may choose to attend a religious offering offered by the Chaplains Office or use the time to benefit […]
Road Rage
Raquel Vaughn- At first glance, you probably wouldn’t peg me as someone passionate about roads and sidewalks. You wouldn’t think that I have strong opinions about what roads are under construction and which way sidewalks go. But I am that person, and I have many feelings about roads. I’m from Fairmont, MN, a place that […]
Nobel Conference 60: Sleep Unraveled
Grace LaTourelle- Nobel Conference 60 returns to Gustavus Adolphus on Tuesday, Oct. 1st through Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, 2024. Unlike years past, the conference will take place in Christ Chapel, with the doors opening at 8:30 a.m. on that Tuesday. The Nobel Conference will conclude with closing remarks at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Along with the […]
Books to Get Out of a Reading Slump
Katelyn Benschoter- If you are anything like me, an aspect of your ideal life is to have all the time in the world to sit and read all of the books on your TBR (to be read) list. Unfortunately, life gets pretty busy. Especially during this time of the school year when classes are ramping […]
Faculty Spotlight: Carlos Mejia Suarez
Carlos Mario Mejía Suárez (Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures) published with Ápeiron ediciones (Madrid, Spain) his novella La máquina de Hotefes contra las tebiras [Hotefes’ Machine Against the Tebirae] on September 9, 2024. The novel is published after receiving a positive recommendation in the Gregorio Samsa contest (Ápeiron). The novella takes place in a post-apocaliptic […]