The Record is the independent student newspaper of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, serving the CSB+SJU community since 1888.
Our Mission
Founded and operated by students, The Record is committed to fair, accurate, and comprehensive coverage of our campus communities. We strive to inform, challenge, and engage the CSB+SJU community through honest reporting and thoughtful opinion. Above all, The Record aims to defend the rights of students by holding all parts of the institutions, including the administrations, faculty, staff, student governments, clubs and especially itself accountable to the student body.
The Record operates independently of the administrations of both colleges. Our editorial decisions are made solely by student editors and are not subject to review or approval by college officials.
The Record reserves the right to free speech. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the student body, faculty, or the CSB+SJU administration. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent.
Our Staff
Kayla Anderson
Previously: Managing editor, News editor, News writer
Fun fact: “I am deathly afraid of any natural bodies of water despite being a former swimmer and swim teacher.”
Kate Stearns
Previously: Editor in Chief, Opinion/Editorial editor
Fun fact: “My family has hosted three long-term exchange students.”
Ava Peterson
Fun fact: “I am afraid of birds!”
Teresa Kopecky
Fun fact: “I have five siblings.”
Lara Cosato
Fun fact: “I will be the second Brazilian woman to graduate from CSB in 2026.”
Lauren Piga
Fun fact: “I’m proficient in German and Mandarin Chinese, and I am learning Ukrainian and Hungarian.”
Sarah d’Uscio
Fun fact: “I have dual citizenship in Switzerland.”
Marissa Watt
Fun fact: “I have an extreme fear of seaweed, but I've been surfing my whole life.”
Tyler Kieser
Previously: News editor, Sports writer
Fun fact: “I play five instruments.”
Thomas Cass
Previously: Sports editor, Sports writer
Fun fact: “I am a member of the SJU Track team.”
Erin Thom
Fun fact: “Starlight Express is my favorite musical, and more people should know about it.”
Gavin Swift
Fun fact: “I am an enormous Billy Joel fan.”
Jas Olson
Fun fact: “I played rugby in Ireland.”
History & Recognition
First published in 1888, The Record is one of the oldest student newspapers in Minnesota. Published weekly during the academic year, it is printed at Sauk Centre Web Printing using soy-based inks on recycled paper.
The Record is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and the Minnesota Newspaper Association. The paper has been consistently recognized with various newspaper-wide awards in General Excellence and individual awards for its student contributors at multiple state-wide and national competitions for college journalism.
Join The Record
The Record welcomes students interested in journalism, photography, design, and media. Contact record@csbsju.edu to get involved.