Charting the College’s Future: Commission Gustavus 150
“We are not where we want to be, but we are moving toward it,” said President Ohle during his inaugural address. These words describe the purpose of a brand new initiative for the college. Called Commission Gustavus 150, the plan will “chart the college’s future and prepare [Gustavus] to celebrate its sesquicentennial in 2012,” said ...
Delta Breast Cancer Benefit
The Delta Phi Omega sorority will host its tenth annual Breast Cancer Benefit Lunch in the Jackson Campus Center on Sunday, Nov. 2
The event will include a lunch and a silent auction in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and will conclude the sorority’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. All proceeds from ticket ...
Senior Luke Garrison makes the most of his time at Gustavus
Even if you don’t know Luke Garrison personally, you’ve probably seen him around campus. Luke was recently elected co-president of Student Senate, but during his three years here at Gustavus, he has been involved in many other student activities and organizations. Odds are that any student who is relatively active in the Gustavus community has ...
Gustavus students take back their time with help from the CVR
Last Friday, the Center for Vocational Reflection (CVR) enlisted 33 Gustavus students to hang nine-inch wall clocks around their necks that said, “Is it weighing on you? Take back your time.” The students wore the wall clocks in observance of national Take Back Your Time Day, which, according to the official website, is a “major ...
If Obama wins: A satire
Note: The following is a satire. The intent is to lampoon conservative fears of an Obama victory. Please do not take this seriously.
It is has been three years since Barack Obama was elected, and his 2012 reelection campaign has prompted many to look back upon the last three years to explore the changes that have ...
Blood cell phones
Do you own a laptop computer? Mobile phone? Sony Playstation? Instead of asking, “What is the meaning of life?” or “Why is the sky blue?” perhaps you should ask, “How many people died in order to manufacture my cell phone?”
The phrase “blood diamond” is not a new concept. Americans hear about the horrible mining industry ...
It’s official: I’m in love with Regina Spektor
Dear Diary,
The feelings have been getting stronger no matter what I do. The last few weeks have grown simply unbearable. I wake up with sweaty palms, a palpitating heart and abstract, poetic lyrics swirling around in my head with no means of escape. I’ve been in denial long enough, and I can’t lie to myself ...
Surprise: Gusties catch MIAC leaders unaware
The Gustavus football team has won three straight and holds its season’s destiny in the palm of its hand
As the current standings read, Gustavus sits in a five-way tie for second place with a record of 5-2 (3-2 in MIAC), with their first legitimate chance at a conference title in quite some time. Gustavus’ football ...
From trauma to teacher
After a potentially paralyzing injury last fall, Sophomore Andrew Valen has found another way to contribute
“When one door closes, another one opens.” This is the statement Gustavus Adolphus College student football coach Andrew Valen keeps in mind when he thinks about the events in his life this past year.
On Sept. 10, 2007, Valen played in ...
Student Senate’s desperate measures
Luke Garrison, senior communication studies major, and Shawn Grygo, senior dance major, have presided over a difficult beginning of their tenure as Student Senate Co-Presidents. Controversy has surrounded student organization finances and the amount of money the Student Senate has allocated thus far for the Fall Semester. The Senate is also considering a new constitution ...