Month: February 2009
Update: Gustieware gains recognition
In an attempt to cut back on waste, Dining Services introduced Gustieware this past fall. Serving as an alternative to the cardboard carryout containers already offered, Gustieware is available in the Market Place for community members to take, fill with food and return for dishwashing. The containers are then reused. The program is believed to be the first of its kind and has received national … Continue reading Update: Gustieware gains recognition
On campus recall: Clif and Luna bars
As many major news broadcasts have made apparent, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in the midst of an investigation into the source of a recent salmonella outbreak. This salmonella outbreak, according to the FDA website, has been linked to “the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) at its Blakely, Georgia processing plant,” which produces one percent of all U.S. peanut products. The … Continue reading On campus recall: Clif and Luna bars
Ben Batz: Lending a helping hand
Two summers ago, an elderly lady in a Bloomington, MN, church asked her congregation for assistance. Her garden needed weeding, her fence painting, her gutters cleaning, etc. The to-do list was daunting for an aged woman, but not for First-year Ben Batz, who stepped up to the plate. Since then, Ben has run “Ben and Friends Handyman Service” in his neighborhood. He walks dogs, waters … Continue reading Ben Batz: Lending a helping hand
Must see flicks from 2008
It has been a very interesting year for movies. The frustrating-yet-justified writer’s strike that ended in February 2008 put a stall on the film industry as a whole, making it a relatively slow first half of the year. Besides a few enjoyable summer blockbusters (Wall-E, Hellboy II, The Dark Knight), and some hilariously over-the-top comedies (Pineapple Express, Tropic Thunder), there wasn’t much to speak of. … Continue reading Must see flicks from 2008
The Journey to The Other Shore
Each morning during the month of January, a group of Gustavus Adolphus College students gathered in the dance studio. While some members of the campus rested warmly in their beds, this group promptly got to work. They started with group exercises, stretching a rope between partners to pull, twirl and dance around one another. This was a typical start to the day for the ensemble … Continue reading The Journey to The Other Shore
The Gay Agenda
Dear Reader: You are about to read a highly classified document. It is the most singularly elusive compilation of legal papers seen by man since those found in Burn After Reading. This is the Holy Grail of the GOP, dear reader. Do not leave it carelessly lying about for every cabana boy, Drag Queen or female stand up comedienne to pick up and peruse; they … Continue reading The Gay Agenda
Chipotday
In this modern era, with a recession firmly beating down our country’s morale, it is no surprise that people across the nation are turning to the things that comfort them. For some people this means turning to friends and family, and for others it’s community. Still others turn to their churches and other escapes for an infusion of hope. Because of this, I think it … Continue reading Chipotday
Gustavus ready for Valentine’s Day showdown with MIAC’s finest
The Gusties stare down the barrel of their toughest challenge yet this season: defeat the undefeated This past Saturday, the men responsible for the collection of banners hung in Gus Young Court returned to their alma mater to cheer on their Gusties together, in celebration of the 100th season of the program. Over 50 former players stretched between the rims at halftime, each of whom … Continue reading Gustavus ready for Valentine’s Day showdown with MIAC’s finest