Final suggestions

Sometimes I wonder: if actions speak louder than words, why the hell am I writing? I’ve asked myself this while writing papers for my English major, while writing (or trying to write) poetry, even when writing this column. Despite loving words, I still ask myself what makes my words any better than anyone else’s; what makes my words worthy to read? Who am I to … Continue reading Final suggestions

No last words, just an overused ellipsis

Anticipation is the worst. All of the planning, the hopes, the doubts, the worries—it’s more than exhausting. College, especially in the spring, is full of anticipation. Students are constantly in the mode of planning—they’re in thick with expectation for courses, for majors, for extracurriculars, for potential jobs. I think there is a misnomer among students and the older adults who no longer remember being 22—the … Continue reading No last words, just an overused ellipsis

Re: Sex: The unenlightening opinions of a young, straight male

I am writing to express my disappointment at the mental cognitions of Dimitri Diamanti. “Unenlightening?” Certainly. I want to be very clear. I am not angry, and I will not lower myself to petty insults. Mr. Diamanti is entitled to his opinions and that’s fine. But I wish to point out that Mr. Diamanti is writing somewhat like a horse pulls a wagon with blinkers … Continue reading Re: Sex: The unenlightening opinions of a young, straight male

Men’s team of the year: Golf

After not qualifying for the NCAA Championships for the past two seasons, the Men’s Golf team earned an at-large bid to participate in the Championships at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C. from Tuesday, May 10 through Friday, May 13. Because of this, the team is the Gustavus Men’s Team of the Year. The Gusties recorded a first place finish, two second place finishes and … Continue reading Men’s team of the year: Golf

Women’s team of the year: Hockey

The Women’s Hockey team had a second consecutive NCAA Frozen Four appearance at the NCAA Women’s Hockey Championships in Rochester, N.Y. and is the Gustavus Women’s Team of the Year. The Gusties battled through a tougher conference schedule this year after dominating the MIAC in previous years. The Gusties only lost two conference games against St. Thomas and St. Kate’s, and they also tied two … Continue reading Women’s team of the year: Hockey

Men’s athlete of the year: Doug Frey

The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team enjoyed another strong season, thanks in large part to Junior Middfielder Doug Frey, earning the honor of Men’s Athlete of the Year. Frey was undoubtedly the team’s most potent offensive threat, leading the team with eight goals and eight assists. Frey compiled a total of 24 points in 18 games and placed sixth in the MIAC in scoring, doing so … Continue reading Men’s athlete of the year: Doug Frey