On your marks. Get set. BANG! That’s not the roar of a cheering crowd of fanatics you hear, unless you happen to be reading the paper at a hockey game, in which case, you really need to sort out your priorities. No, that’s the sound of the collective student body’s mental gears pushing into overtime. It’s that time of year: everyone’s running the Post-Midterm Six-Week … Continue reading ‘Tis (not quite) the season
We have a misconstrued conception about Student Senate. Its power comes from providing avenues for students to take up their issues with other students. But that’s the thing: they are taking these issues up with other students. Now, before I get too far into this discussion, I will say that I think Nick Prince and Jen Fox have done a terrific job as Co-Presidents of … Continue reading Beyond student senate
I have heard rumors of a place, my friends. A place after graduation. Where there is always bread on the table and a bun in the oven. I mean a baby in the oven. I mean on the table. I mean a mother in the oven. Wait. I am still a bit confused about the details, but I read it all in this book, you … Continue reading Is there life after graduation?
The LaGuardia Airport was deceptively peaceful last Friday night in New York City. Only moments ago I had skimmed over and plunged into a sea of endless glittering light, the cabin doors opened to a dim, soundless terminal, and I had no idea what I was in for, yet. I was greeted by pair of very loud, very Italian family friends who ushered me to … Continue reading It’s Happening
After observing foot traffic on campus in recent weeks, I wish to submit a modest proposal. The powers-that-be should consider paving all of Eckman Mall and the east end of the West Mall. Many pedestrians seem to have adopted the simple geometric axiom to plan their itineraries across campus – “The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.” I suspect that very soon … Continue reading RE: Pavement of Malls
Men’s Soccer The Men’s Soccer team was, at one point, ranked eighth in the nation by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). They won their first five games of the year, the team’s best start since 2003. The Gusties suffered their first defeat to St. Olaf with two minutes remaining in regulation back on Sept. 14, 2011 their only loss of the regular … Continue reading Fall Sports Wrap
Choosing what to wear to the gym can often be half the battle of getting there. You want to pick an outfit that maximizes performance and comfort but will also lead someone to post a LikeALittle about how fine you look on an elliptical machine. After spending some time creeping in Lund we’ve compiled a list of the most popular options in workout apparel on … Continue reading The Right Fit
If you were to open up the Star Tribune any day in the past month you would likely find an article related to the Minnesota Vikings “needing” a new stadium. This is an issue not only pertinent to the sports culture of Minnesota but our political culture. A new stadium will require a total funding upwards of 1.1 billion dollars. The state would be committing … Continue reading Reject: A new Viking’s stadium
Student Health 101 is a nation-wide e-magazine that contains videos, recipes and articles about health and well-being issues that college students might face. Individual colleges are then given six pages to customize for their own students. Assistant Professor in Health and Exercise Science Stephanie Otto, who serves on the Advisory Board for Student Health 101, feels that this customization is the most valuable part of … Continue reading Student Health 101
