The Washington Post calls Cantus “a boatload of talent,” and that’s just what is in store for the Gustavus community. Cantus, an all-male vocal acapella group will be performing a concert on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bjorling Recital Hall. The cost is $5.00 for students and $15.00 for non-students. Once named the “Premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” by … Continue reading Cantus to sing at Gustavus
Right off the bat, I want to make clear that I am not responding to last week’s editorial about conceal and carry permits on campus. Rather, this commentary is devoted to the idea that our beliefs should reunite with our practical everyday lives, and it is in the spirit of a better world that we try and eliminate gross imbalances of what we believe in … Continue reading Let’s arm the students
First, I would like to congratulate you, dear reader, for making it past what is doubtlessly a terrifying picture of me. I assure you your bravery will be rewarded. By way of introduction, there are two things that I feel you should know about me: First, growing up, my parents liked to teach me important life lessons through the magic of proverbs. Thus, if at … Continue reading In which our hero discusses local politics
Look on the bright side.” “Think positively.” “Dream big.” All of these sayings are as cliché and overused as a black-and-white iPhotoBooth profile pic on Facebook, and hearing them produces the same reaction as hearing any live recording of Taylor Swift’s so called “music.” Which is to vomit. That’s because all of these sayings are outrageously optimistic. Not to be Debby Downer here, but I … Continue reading The dangers of optimism
What does one stay up for? A café napkin probes the question. Is the answer one word, or thirteen? Can the reason be summed up in one word, ambition, or does it take two, work ethic? The location for historical rendezvous and social networking, cafés exist as central to life. Yet, dotted along European and American streets, these colorful and “unique” spaces are not obviously … Continue reading Would you like to go for coffee?
Once upon a time, Gustavus Student Senate had received enough complaints that it decided to brainstorm, create and implement a trial run for a “new” way of doing things for the Gus Bus. Fast forward to the end of January. Our polls showed that a whopping 70% of people wanted the “old” Gus Bus system. Student Senate was debating whether it would finish the trial … Continue reading Bewildered by the escort system
In a story like this I believe it is very important to keep things as balanced as possible. While I recognize that Jen Fox is studying abroad, she and Nick Prince definitely got a lot less coverage than their opponents in this article. Perhaps you might have interviewed one of Jen’s friends or professors, or asked her some questions via e-mail. Which pair of running … Continue reading Re: Student Senate Co-Presidential election underway
The Gustavus Men’s Basketball team extended its season with a 90-71 win on the road over St. Olaf in the quarterfinals of the MIAC playoffs on the heels of Head Coach Mark Hanson’s 400th win. Juniors Bobby Johnson and Seth Anderson led the Gusties with 22 points apiece as the Gusties outscored the Oles 49-32 in the second half. With the win, Gustavus advances to … Continue reading Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Hanson records 400th win, focus shifts to playoffs
Junior Colleen Ruane (middle) and Senior Molly Mathiowetz (right) celebrate with Molly Geske after she scored her 1,000th career point in an 85-45 win against Augsburg. Geske scored 16 points in the contest, all coming in the first half. Her 1,000th point came on a runner in the lane with a couple minutes left in the first half. Geske has a career average of 13.3 … Continue reading Junior Molly Geske scores 1,000th career point
