Author: llind
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A close race in MN District 1: Jim Hagedorn and Dan Feehan up for election rematch
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Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District, which includes Nicollet County, is facing an almost nerve-wracking race: GOP incumbent Jim Hagedorn versus Democrat Dan Feehan. A district that voted for Democrat Barack Obama in 2012 but Republican Donald Trump in 2016, continues to face extreme partisan polarization. Feehan and Hagedorn ran against each other in 2018 and Hagedorn…
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Gustavus Swing Club promises students an abundance of entertainment
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Gusties partake in a variety of activities that uplift their mental and physical well-being. Through dancing organizations, Gusties learn and interact with diverse traditions and groups of people while creating spaces of affiliation and cultural understanding. The Gustavus Swing Club has played a pivotal role in fostering community engagement, broadening cultural comprehension, and strengthening social…
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Gustie of the Week: Nathan Thompson
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Senior Nathan Thompson is this week’s Gustie of the Week. Thompson is a Music Education major and serves as the Gustavus Choir’s (G-Choir) vice-president. Thompson is from Roseville, Minnesota– roughly an hour and a half away from Saint Peter. When deciding on a college, Thompson did not have any colleges in mind. He did not…
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A Special “C in CC” Thank You
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“As we all know, this past year has been one that we will not soon forget. And as a senior that’s graduating early, I began this last semester feeling quite bummed about all the things I would have no choice but to miss out on – thanks COVID! However, I was quickly reminded how Gusties…
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Vote, Vote, Vote!
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With Election Day just four days away, Minnesotans across the state are casting their ballots, and ballot processing has begun. With almost double the amount of early and absentee voting than 2016, over a million Minnesotans have already voted–and this includes many Gustavus students. If you haven’t voted yet, don’t worry! There is still plenty…
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Learning through the discomfort
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If you are uncomfortable, you are learning. Those seven words that my own mother has uttered more times than I can count have taken on a whole new meaning this year. Coming from a high school surrounded by cornfields for miles and graduating with a class of 99 percent white students, I felt as though…
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Should I stay or should I go?
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As we near the end of our time together on the hill for this semester, some of us may be considering our plans for when we once again go home and somehow be a college student from home. I only recently realized that students have the option to come back to campus during the online…
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How safe are “COVID bubbles”?
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COVID-19 has made everything in life exponentially more difficult, especially socialization. One of the hardest obstacles I’ve had to face this year is figuring out how to enjoy my time alone. It is a new challenge, but it has given me time to reflect on my situation, which has brought out a lot of positive…
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Intramural Sports are Back! Gusties prepare for the return of intramural sports this fall
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Normality comes in small doses both at Gustavus and at-large this year, yet where it can be found, it is. Since Oct.19, Gustavus has been hosting the return of intramural sports to campus to provide both a welcome distraction and a healthy outlet for energy. This year, they are meant to encourage active behavior while…
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Closer than Most: Athletic Training in the age of COVID-19
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As Gustie student-athletes start to get into the nitty-gritty of their practice-intensive seasons, their bodies have started to feel the strain. As a result, the Athletic Training room has been a busy place as of late. The fact that this service can still be provided, however, is a testament to the resiliency of the Gustavus…