Day: March 9, 2012
Should we drill in ANWR?
I’m sure we all remember the 2008 election, the year of hope, of change, of Palin. It also gave birth to the now famous slogan, “Drill, baby, drill.” While the slogan has receded in popularity after the BP oil spill, many Republicans still support the idea of increasing U.S. oil production by drilling more, as we saw in recent congressional debates about the Keystone pipeline. … Continue reading Should we drill in ANWR?
You can sit here
Has everyone seen the swimmers’ new t-shirts? They’re making quite a splash, primarily in the pool of intra-clique relations. There are clear social divisions on campus. The bros reign over the corner television, i.e. Broville. The sororities and fraternities secrete themselves away in their houses. The swimmers and cross-country runners are infamous for their exclusivity. And as in the larger society, the ostracized independents are … Continue reading You can sit here
The sociology of LikeALittle
I like LikeALittle. Really. Like, a lot. No, wait, come back! I promise I won’t make any more horrible puns. Or at least I’m pretty un-like-ly to. Like. At any rate, LikeALittle. For those of you unfamiliar with this popular flirtation facilitation engine, it’s essentially a website that allows you to post anonymous notes to your crush; whether that’s the blonde you’ve been edging toward a … Continue reading The sociology of LikeALittle
Inflatable office space
I once heard the phrase, “If everyone is naked, then nobody is naked.” You might be thinking to yourself that this is the most backward, nonsensical statement you’ve ever read, and you’d be right to. Nudity is really not a characteristic that can be looked at from a relative perspective. Academic progress, on the other hand, is one of many other aspects of society that can, … Continue reading Inflatable office space
RE: A Lutheran Love Letter to Atheism
I greatly appreciated Josh Sande’s call for Christianity to be less dogmatic in last Friday’s Weekly (“A Lutheran Love Letter to Atheism”), but I was disappointed in his contrast between “the teachings of Jesus” and the “hating, burning, stabbing, pillaging and arbitrary restrictions . . . in the Old Testament.” By accepting this common stereotype, Mr. Sande has failed to practice the critical inquiry that … Continue reading RE: A Lutheran Love Letter to Atheism
Nine Straight Titles
For the ninth straight season, the Gustavus women’s hockey team is the proud owner of an MIAC playoff championship title. The Gustie women found themselves in an unusual position against the Cobbers of Concordia, as they went into the locker room with a one-goal deficit after the first period of play. The Cobbers took a 1-0 lead on a rush midway through the first and … Continue reading Nine Straight Titles
Dance Team places third at nationals
Dancers in black and gold have been a halftime mainstay on the football field and basketball court for years. Now the dance team can impress in another and much more meaningful realm after returning to competitive form after a long absence. The Gustavus Dance Team placed third at the 2012 DX AmeriCup National Dance Championship Feb. 25, 2012 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, a crowning … Continue reading Dance Team places third at nationals
Wanna get jacked? There’s an app for that
Since the invention of the Walkman, portable music players have been the exerciser’s best friend. With advances in technology, MP3 players have turned into a great tool for much more than just building the ultimate Beyoncé workout playlist. For those of you with an iPhone or iPod touch, I’ve complied a list of some of the most useful apps to bring along to the gym … Continue reading Wanna get jacked? There’s an app for that