On Thursday, September 17th, I was saddened about the news that a male student walked by the Diversity Center and shouted the word “Nigger”! Although I was not the person who uttered the word, I want to apologize to the students who were sitting in our office at that moment for the behavior of a single ignorant individual. I also want to apologize to our … Continue reading Racial Comment near Diversity Center
All of us on the Linnaeus Arboretum staff grieve the tragic death of David Borton on our grounds on Sept. 1. We are seeking to contact his family to express our sympathy to them. This incident is a reminder that even a peaceful and tranquil place like the Arb can be the scene of misfortune and danger. We are open daylight hours every day of … Continue reading Sept. 1 Arboretum Death
The Gustavus community is probably aware that there have been plans in place for several years to install wind turbines in the Linnaeus Arboretum. While wind turbines would be a pretty big investment, they would pay for themselves in a reasonable period of time, and then begin saving the school serious money. We are closer than ever before to fulfilling this dream for the school. … Continue reading Wind Turbines
It took me a long time to learn how to read. In fact, I’m pretty sure I still don’t have it down. I remember having my parents read Roald Dahl books as a kid, and finally getting to chapter books in second grade, and I definitely thought I could read pretty well when I picked up Plato’s Republic for the first time in 9th grade. … Continue reading Learning How to Read
On Thursday, September 17, a bias incident was reported to Campus Safety. A male walked by the Diversity Center and uttered a racist remark. If you have any information that would lead to the identification of this individual, please contact Campus Safety or the Dean of Students Office. It is unclear whether this hurtful act was directed at the Diversity Center or at the individuals … Continue reading Bias Incident
With a few weeks of school behind us and reams of homework to do, we could all use a break from the exhausting load of responsibilities placed upon us. Luckily, in just over a week, the college will grant us a vacation planted right in the middle between Monday and Friday. And by vacation, I mean the annually held, nationally renowned science forum known as … Continue reading H20 – Don’t Believe the Uncertainity!
As I began to write this column, I hesitated for a minute or 20. Questions flowed through my mind: What if I offend someone? What if my English professors are disappointed in my grammar? What if, at parties, my friends bring up something embarrassing that I wrote? What if I write a truly liberal piece, and a conservative writes back taking a crack at my … Continue reading Trust Yourself
The Women’s Tennis team is poised for another successful year in the Gustavus tennis tradition. The team will open its individual season this weekend, Sept. 25-27, at the Midwest Regional Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Tournament, which Gustavus will host. Although the team was strong last year, Head Coach Jon Carlson has very high hopes for the Gusties. “This is as deep a group as we’ve … Continue reading Women serve up new season
Despite suffering a heartbreaking loss in it’s home opener, the Gustavus Football team bounced back with a thrilling double overtime win over Hamline last weekend to start their Conference season. The Gusties opened their season with a non-conference loss to Coe College at home. Despite being down 3-20 after three quarters, the Gusties fought their way back into the game. “We played poorly on offense … Continue reading Gusties ready for Johnnies after an exciting overtime victory against Hamline University
Gustavus’ Men’s Soccer team is mightier than ever. Having been denied a MIAC championship in 2008, these men are here to get their title back. The men started off tied for first in the MIAC with St. Olaf College and have already “set the bar.” It is rumored that Gustavus is the team to win the conference this year. “We have a tough road schedule … Continue reading Gusties prepared to reclaim MIAC title and kick their way through the competition
