Day: October 7, 2011

Features

An evening to celebrate who you are and strut your stuff.

Start seeking out your feather boas and heavy make-up. The drag show is coming. On Friday, Oct. 17, the student organization Queers & Allies (Q & A) will transform Evelyn Young Dining Room into a runway show fit for the daring, young students who will shake, flaunt and strut their gender-bending stuff to a panel of judges. The show will be emceed by Nina DiAngelo, … Continue reading An evening to celebrate who you are and strut your stuff.

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Opinion

Why Gustavus hates Conservatives

Gustavus hates conservatives. You know it’s true. It’s not the fact that the liberal professors are indoctrinating the students in preparation for a Communist revolution, nor is it the fact that we allow, *shudder*,  atheists on our campus. Conservatives must be so outnumbered and so closed off from the rest of the school because there is a systematic plan to get rid of them all, … Continue reading Why Gustavus hates Conservatives

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Opinion

Supply and demand

“Don’t tell them you’re from Gustavus, though. They’ll think you’re—well, they’ll assume you’re desperate.” “Wait, what?” At least that was my reaction. About six months ago, I happened to be shopping at the Penny’s in River Hills down in Mankato, picking up a few President’s Ball items. In the process of discussing the streamlining dynamics of lace briefs under tight dresses with the girl behind … Continue reading Supply and demand

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Opinion

…not tolerant

“Nick? What do you think about that?” my grandfather asked his now very confused grandson. “Sorry, what was that? I zoned out for a minute.” “Did you hear about the amendment that’s going to be on the ballot? You know, to re-define marriage?” I smiled weakly and nodded, mostly to stop myself from any other reaction, formulating the perfect response and mentally preparing for war. … Continue reading …not tolerant

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