Category: News

As many of you know, the last few weeks have been characterized by the Russian invasion of the independent country of Ukraine. Tensions began escalating in December of 2021, reaching a climax with the movement of Russian forces into Ukraine and the full-scale invasion of the country on February 24th. Over 870,000 Ukrainians have fled,…

Mel Pardock – Staff Writer On Monday, February 28, Student Senate elections are taking place. There are two groups running for the positions of Co-Presidents – Senators Ben Forsberg and McKenzie Alders, and Ombudsperson Birgen Nelson and Former Administrative Director Delaney Bluhm. Both groups have their own ideas about how to make Gustavus a better place…

Colin Maiwurm – Staff Writer As the spring semester begins, the chaos of finding classes and getting back into a groove consumes everyone’s time. As the fourth week of the semester comes around, everyone is starting to find their groove. With this fourth week also comes an abundance of opportunities at the involvement fair. As this…

Lauren Ruth – Staff Writer Chatter among students and faculty in the past few weeks has revolved around the possibility of an additional required credit in the general education curriculum. This is not a novel idea. There has been a large movement of students and faculty passionate about environmental sustainability and education behind this curriculum for…

Zhipeng Li – Staff Writer Good news: if you are short of cash at this moment and you do not go through all the inconveniences of working off-campus, there is one good solution on campus at this moment. Due to the short staff situation at the Caf, “(they are) now hiring student employment for the wage…

Kembra Smaby – Staff Writer As a campus community, Gustavus is committed to sustainability. Gustavus is affirming its commitment to sustainability and its recent decision to provide free composting bags to students is just a piece of this larger puzzle. The institution aims to have 90% of its solid waste, including that produced by students, either…

Mel Pardock – Staff Writer It’s time to get political, Gusties. Student Senate elections take place Monday, February 28, but applications are due Monday, February 14. For this round of elections, many positions are on the ballot, including next years’ Co-Presidents, as well as representatives for the Class of 2023, and Sohre, Southwest International Center, Chapel…

Emily Seppelt – Staff Writer The semester is drawing to a close and you all know what that means: we’re getting kicked out. To avoid the $50 fee that will sit on your student account for months and months, here’s what to do before your risk your life driving home in the snow. Make sure you…

Anna Edblad – News Editor Unfortunately, dear readers, your trusted news editor must bid you farewell. Over the past four years at Gustavus I have learned some very important pieces of information: all of which I have forgotten and you don’t care enough to read. However, the best tip and only tip that I’ll leave you…

Carter Brown – Staff Writer Christmas in Christ Chapel has officially arrived once again on campus, this time with added precautions for COVID-19. “Christmas in Christ Chapel…places our stories of lament and meaning-making among the stories of the Divine.” states the Gustavus website page for Christmas in Christ Chapel (CinCC). “Through the hope of nativity, we…