Hello there Gusties, how’s it going? I’m sure everyone is keeping real busy what with it being spring and finals fast approaching. No one’s checked out for the year, right? Well if you can bear to pull yourself away from your studies for a couple hours, if you are looking to put off studying one more night or if you just want to escape the … Continue reading Iron Man 2: This year’s first true summer blockbuster
Since 1910, Gustavus seniors have given their alma mater some sort of gift, and in recent years this has meant some sort of financial donation. The Senior Class Legacy is based around the idea that graduating seniors should give back to Gustavus so that students can continue to have great experiences. “It gives seniors the chance to join a long lineage of Gusties that recognize … Continue reading Senior Class Legacy wraps up
Last Saturday night, I left Patrick’s to join the throng in the bank parking lot and wait for the GusBus to arrive. I met up with my boyfriend, who was standing in line at the open door of the bus. He looked slightly disgruntled; I found out why immediately after the doors shut. As we pushed farther back into the packed bus, the Gustie directly … Continue reading Dropping the other f-bomb
It seems weird writing this column. Maybe its just the finality of writing my last column, one of many last things I’ll be experiencing over the next few weeks. I thought it might be best to start at the beginning of my time writing at The Weekly before finally saying goodbye. When I first started at The Weekly as a bored sophomore, I had just … Continue reading Goodbye Gustavus
As I prepare to graduate, I am looking more and more at what I have done in the last four years, and I am left to wonder if I am leaving my school a better place. I hope that I am. The thing I am most proud of doing in my last four years is being a part of The Weekly. Since I was a … Continue reading Good-bye, and good luck
Have you ever had fun doing something that you may publicly ridicule? Perhaps in high school you surreptitiously liked math or doing Sudoku. I have in the past and presently find myself in such a position. Although I have gotten over many of my insecurities of yore, some part of me is still shocked when I find myself enjoying doing mathematical logic or something similar. … Continue reading Mindless moments
As often as sexism racism sexual oppression and gender oppression are rightfully decried in the pages of the commentary section, I feel as if a certain kind of oppression and consciousness is ignored fairly often. Often enough to warrant an inclusion that is particularly relevant as this crop of seniors prepares to graduate. This omission is class oppression and class consciousness. Like it or not, … Continue reading Boo to bootstraps
Have you ever wished there was a spot on campus where all of the students liked to hang out? A lounge-like space where you could grab a snack and relax in between classes? Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? Gustavus is missing this student lounge. Sure, we have the Evelyn Young Dining Room and the Courtyard Café, but neither of these spots provide the lounge-like feeling … Continue reading Student lounge
Soon my daughter’s journey at Gustavus Adolphus College will end. In looking back, it amazes our family how fast time passed, but also permitted us to look at the realities of Gustavus’ Christian faith presence. Before accepting Gustavus, we spoke with the past President, past Dean of Students and current Chaplains. Accepting Gustavus as a college of high academics, our conversations focused on Gustavus’ practice … Continue reading Gustavus’ Christian faith presence
The Gustavus Men’s Hockey team had the best finish of any men’s team by advancing to the NCAA Quarterfinals. This year was a year of firsts for the Gustavus Men’s Hockey team. The Gusties had the best finish of any of the men’s varsity teams for the 2009-10 year. The Gusties finished with an overall record of 20-7-2, the first 20-win season for the Gustavus … Continue reading Men’s team of the year: Hockey
