I was one of those girls who had a massive Barbie collection. I’m talking three full shoeboxes for dolls alone, then another case full of their oh-so-age-appropriate clothing and modest footwear. But I remember the day I got my Pocahontas Barbie complete with hut accessories was a special day for me. As a child, I saw myself as a real-life Pocahontas in that I loved … Continue reading How high will the sycamore grow?
There are many times in our culture when two labels are created to describe something that is actually far more diverse than what can fit under just two groupings. These two labels become so culturally pervasive that, suddenly, we no longer see the spectrum that was once there. It is either one thing or the other. Choose black or white, because suddenly any other color … Continue reading Can I see in color, please?
Although The Weekly has never been a highly professional news article, I have enjoyed feeling connected with my Gustavus community through its articles. However, the previous release of The Weekly took an unprofessional and unacceptable turn in splitting the community with their main article. Why are we writing articles about what is wrong in our community when we could be writing to bring our community … Continue reading Re: BEER. it’s what’s for breakfast … and lunch … and dinner
The Gustavian Weekly’s article picturing Machu Picchu gives comfort to Gustavus’ community, yet misses the larger story why our Gustavus Adolphus student were in Peru. Three years ago, Emily Zahrer, Alysha Thompson and Emily Tommerdahl recognized a J-term “service” opportunity to serve the poorest of the poor in Chimbote, Peru. Soon Professor Deb Pitton explored their findings and began challenging Gustavus Adolphus, now establishing Gustavus’ … Continue reading Service in Peru
With the team’s MIAC Semifinal victory in four overtimes over Augsburg, the Gusties set the record for the longest game in the history of Division III men’s hockey by 39 minutes and 56 seconds. The Men’s Hockey team will have to wait to see if it gets a bid into the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season after losing to St. Thomas for the … Continue reading Men’s Hockey team makes history
The Gustavus Men’s Basketball team finished second in the MIAC this year with a season record of 16-11-0. With all the success the men have had this season, the approach they took at the beginning of the season was unlike any other year. “Our approach at the beginning of the season was to put emphasis on the team aspects of the game. We knew we … Continue reading A disappointing end
“I don’t even know where to begin,” Senior Captain Bri Radtke said about the Gustavus Women’s Basketball team’s 2009-10 season. On Monday, March 1, the women found out they did not receive a bid to the National Tournament. This news was only more heartbreaking after their close loss to the University of St. Thomas on February 24, 2010. After a season with great accomplishments, the … Continue reading A Cinderella story for women in sneakers
Monday, February 22 Four students in Gibbs Hall were cited with a drug violation, and two were cited for alcohol possession. A non-Gustavus student was charged with underage consumption by the SPPD and was trespassed from campus. Wednesday, February 24 Camps Safety responded to a Medical assist in Norelius Hall. Campus Center Staff reported the theft of three posters advertising the upcoming Lupe Fiasco concert. … Continue reading Feb. 22 – Feb. 28 Safety Report
