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Category: Variety

  • Excitement grows as Christmas in Christ Chapel rehearsals begin

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    Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This past Sunday, Oct. 30, marked the beginning of mass rehearsals for Christmas in Christ Chapel, often referred to as C in CC. These mass rehearsals consist of the three choirs on campus: the Gustavus Choir, the Lucia Singers, and The Choir of Christ Chapel. These three ensembles came together…

  • Gustie of the Week: Bela Larsen

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    Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Senior Isabela “Bela” Larsen came to Gustavus for the community and stayed for it, too. “I knew a couple of people already going into my freshman year here on campus. That made me feel more secure, knowing that I had someone to rely on or ask questions or just to…

  • Gustavus fall theatre production Tragedy: A Tragedy by Will Eno

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    Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer The Gustavus Theatre and Dance Department is gearing up for their first theatrical production of the 2022-2023 academic year. TRAGEDY: A Tragedy by Obie awarding-winning Will Eno will be directed by associate Theatre and Dance professor, Henry MacCarthy.   The premiere night took place in the Rob and Judy Gardner Laboratory…

  • Good art, Bad art

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    Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer This week the Salon des Refusés exhibition debuted in the Schaefer Art Gallery. The exhibition was put together by Professor Betsy Byers’ first term seminar, “Good Art, Bad, Art.”  In this course, students are encouraged to make bad art while considering the societal and historical situations that motivate art to…

  • Monster bash

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    Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Next Friday, October 28th, three days before Halloween, Gusties are in for a spooky evening of fun. The Campus Activities Board is putting together a Monster Bash, which will take place in Alumni Hall from 9pm-12am. This event will allow students to showcase their spooky side and have a good…

  • Gustie of the Week: Brenna Germscheid

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    Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer As a first-generation college student at a private institution, Senior Brenna Germscheid wasn’t sure what to expect from her time at Gustavus Adolphus College. However, with resilience and a dedication to finding a community, Germscheid was able to make the most of her time on the hill.  “My time at…

  • The Gustavus artist series continues with composer Karen Tanaka

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    Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct.15, the work of composer and pianist Karen Tanaka will be showcased for the Gustavus community. Students and the general public will be able to listen to Tanaka’s “Our Planet Earth” at 7:30 p.m. in Bjorling Recital Hall.  The showcase is focusing on the beauty of nature and…

  • Gustie of the Week: Haley Lukes

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    Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer Senior Social Studies Education major Haley Lukes has been able to follow her passions during her time at Gustavus. Originally from Glencoe, Lukes was drawn to Gustavus because of its education program and strong financial aid package. Here, she found the right place and the right people to foster her…

  • Art party: activate your imagination

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    Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer This Saturday, Oct. 15, the Student Creative Suite ‘22 will be opening in the Schaefer Art Gallery, featuring work of students and faculty alike.  The show will consist of three different exhibits. The first will be Salon des Refuses, the work of Betsy Byers’ Good Art Bad Art First Term…

  • Gustie’s pride cannot be tamed

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    Kaitlyn Doolittle – Staff Writer Homecoming week is finally here and the Campus Activities Board is hosting a list of events for all students to enjoy. Juniors Claire Lind and Emma Ericson share what the campus has to offer.  On Monday, window painting took place in the Caf. Different organizations on campus signed up to…