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
Teresa Kopecky
Previously: News editor
Fun fact: “I have five siblings.”
Sarah d’Uscio
Previously: Opinion/Editorial Editor
Fun fact: “I was an intern at St. Cloud LIVE last summer.”
Thomas Cass
Previously: Sports editor, Sports writer
Fun fact: “I am a member of the SJU Track team.”
Tanner Betts
Fun fact: “I've been competitively swimming for 10 years.”
Ava Peterson
Fun fact: “I collect vinyls.”
Marissa Watt
Previously: Opinion/Editorial Editor
Fun fact: “I have an extreme fear of seaweed, but I've been surfing my whole life.”
Delaney Chapman
Fun fact: “I have cat named Tipsy.”
Christian Zapata-Martinez
Fun fact: “I have five cats.”
Lauren Piga
Fun fact: “I’m proficient in German and Mandarin Chinese, and I am learning Ukrainian and Hungarian.”
Tyler Kieser
Previously: News editor, Sports writer
Fun fact: “I collect geneology logs for my extended family.”
Ty Haines
Previously: Sports writer
Fun fact: “I have two middle names, Robert and Floyd.”
Erin Thom
Fun fact: “I've traveled to 21 countries.”
Gavin Swift
Fun fact: “I have seven siblings and I am the second oldest.”
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.