Students unite for a common goal: Case in point

It begins early in the morning. Off-campus houses fill with those who are attempting great feats, those who have purchased a great deal of alcohol and those who will not remember much the next day. Loud music reverberates through the walls; beer pong tables are set in place. Tallies scrawled across torsos and wrists denote how many cans or shots have been conquered. “What’s your … Continue reading Students unite for a common goal: Case in point

Catherine Keith: Shining brightly both in and out of the classroom

She’s an Aries, 5’ 5”, blonde and an avid sunlight enthusiast. She enjoys rain, long walks on the beach and cocoa puffs. She’s been to six countries, speaks multiple languages and plays four instruments. She’s going to possibly quadruple minor. She’s First-year Catherine Keith, and she means business. Catherine has been to Spain, Italy, Canada, Iceland, Finland and all around the U.S. During her junior … Continue reading Catherine Keith: Shining brightly both in and out of the classroom

CAB brings musician Steve Means to Gustavus

In the cutthroat world of the music industry, it can be extremely difficult for musicians to survive the critical audiences who make their music soar or completely flop. Singer, songwriter and musician Steve Means is overcoming these obstacles and making his way to success in the grueling music world. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has listened to Means’ music, which is … Continue reading CAB brings musician Steve Means to Gustavus

The Voices of The Vagina Monologues

Vagina! If it shocks you to read it, to say it or to think about it, that is all the more reason to attend one of this weekend’s performances of The Vagina Monologues. Senior Psychology Major and cast member Holly Andersen, “The hesitancy to attend speaks volumes about our attitudes about that word, and I challenge you to go to overcome that.” But how does … Continue reading The Voices of The Vagina Monologues

The minority minority: black conservatives

In honor of Black History Month and the Republican National Committee electing its first African-American Chairman, former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele, I want to start a discussion about how the Republican Party can move beyond the “old-rich-white-guy” stereotype. I believe the Republican Party is based on capitalist principles and traditional values that should appeal to people of all ethnicities, faiths and life circumstances. However, … Continue reading The minority minority: black conservatives

Gusties hold own in competitive field

At Mount Itasca, MN, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, Senior Kelly Chaudoin won the top spot in the NCAA freestyle skiing qualifier. From Ely, MN, Chaudoin is only the third woman from the Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) to qualify for the NCAA tournament. She conquered the 10K hill in 31 minutes and 9.7 seconds, a staggering 56 seconds ahead of the second place finisher, … Continue reading Gusties hold own in competitive field

National Championship trophy stolen

A Special Letter to the Editor by Steve Wilkinson, Head Men’s Tennis Coach Last weekend the Gustavus men’s team hosted the prestigious Division III national indoor tennis tournament. Eight top teams from all across the United States were here. On Saturday evening Gustavus pulled off an exciting upset. They beat #4 ranked University of California – Santa Cruz. Supportive students cheered appropriately and enthusiastically. Two … Continue reading National Championship trophy stolen