A long with most students who had the opportunity to see Sigur Rós (pronounced “si-ur rose”) this past Thursday, Sept. 25, I am still trying to process what I experienced. The concert, which was held in downtown Minneapolis at the Orpheum, was performed to a sold out crowd and exceeded any and every expectation that I could have ever had. On the way to the … Continue reading Sigur Ros’ted: a show to end all shows
Summer is a relatively quiet time for the Gustavus campus. However, this August, only weeks before students returned and the familiar buzz of activity resumed, the uneventful exterior was misleading: big things were developing amidst the calm. A small group of students chatted in the Liedholm room when Vice President of Marketing and Communication Gwen Freed entered, accompanied by another woman. Every inch a self-assured … Continue reading Louder and prouder
As our country hurtles toward a presidential election defined by change, we fly by the tenth anniversary of a horrific crime that illustrates just how much, in one decade, that country has remained the same. On the night of Oct. 6, 1998, just outside of Laramie, Wyoming, two men brutally beat gay college student Matthew Shepard, tied him to a fence and left him to … Continue reading Matthew Shepard: An anniversary of hate
Within the liberal arts educated, NPR listening, New Yorker reading academic subculture exists a movement toward promoting science education and awareness to people who, like me, are not scientists. In the last four years, the NPR program Radio Lab has grown in popularity and established itself as a leading force in this movement. The show covers big topics like music, sleep, laughter, language and many … Continue reading Of science and storytelling
I occasionally have the strange suspicion that I may have been Jefferson Airplane’s Gracie Slick in a former life. Yes, I realize this couldn’t actually be true, seeing as she is still alive and all, but sometimes-given the right coffee-to-volume ratio-I own those vocals, whether I am actually singing along or not. I think the connection is beyond the acid-flavored lyrics and more about the … Continue reading Our generation’s challenge
With first place finishes in three of their first four tournaments, the Gustavus Women’s Golf team looks sharp thus far in the fall season After closing with a strong sixth-place finish in the NCAA Division III Championship last May, the Women’s Golf team is ready for another great year. The first meet of the year was the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational on Aug. 30, … Continue reading Gusties get off to scorching start on the links
Gustavus’ Men’s Soccer team sits in a tie for first place as they enter the heart of the season Math is not a subject that everyone is able to excel in. However, anyone can understand the simple arithmatic of Gustavus Adolphus’ Soccer team: 42 seasons and 400 victories. Last Sunday the Gustavus Men’s Soccer team made program history, when they defeated Concordia in their first … Continue reading Gusties ride five-game winning streak into MIAC play this weekend
Freedom of speech and expression are believed by many to be among the most important rights of United States citizens. These rights may not be thought about every day, but they would be missed if they were taken away. An interesting issue to consider is the response we might have to such a restriction. Would we concede to the stringent demands placed upon us, or … Continue reading Hillstrom Musueum’s Forbidden Art
It is not uncommon for Gusties to leave their backpacks and laptops left unattended in the library during their study breaks or to leave their dorms unlocked while they run to the study lounge. The level of trust we place in our fellow students in order to feel at home on campus is something many of us take for granted. According to the police report … Continue reading Theft Alarms Campus
