It’s happening… part two

Our grandparents built things to last. They bought ties with heavy coins and hid bills in mattresses. Cabinets full of thick paper folders were kept behind locked doors in brick buildings and schoolhouses. Mortar held the bricks together, strong enough to withstand anything short of a bomb’s blast. Our grandparents would take their time, waiting to get home before unwrapping the newspaper and shaking their … Continue reading It’s happening… part two

Gamble your troubles away

Ah, November. Dark, gray and cold. Reading Days are but a distant dream and Halloween candy has somehow already transformed into a pile of wrappers. Leaves are long gone, pumpkins lay rotting on the pavement and groundskeeping has removed the campus foliage, which means that all signs of life other than the alarmingly brazen St. Peter squirrels have disappeared. Seriously, those guys are so bold … Continue reading Gamble your troubles away

Hour of Power: swim to inspire

The Gustavus Swimming and Diving teams capped off an exciting week on Saturday, Nov. 12 with a home meet against conference rival St. Olaf. The meet came just four days after the teams participated in the annual Ted Mullin “Hour of Power” relay for Sarcoma research. The “Hour of Power” event, an hour-long practice of fast paced, non-stop relays and sprints, was held on Tuesday, … Continue reading Hour of Power: swim to inspire

Sandusky added to NCAA hall of shame

The Second Mile, a charity founded in 1977, began as a group foster home to boys of absent and dysfunctional families. From there it grew to include Foster Care and Big Partner-Little Partner-like activities aimed at a broader spectrum of financially underprivileged children. Gerald Sandusky, former assistant coach of the storied Penn State football program, founded The Second Mile. Sandusky is currently awaiting trial on … Continue reading Sandusky added to NCAA hall of shame