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
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
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
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
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
Gustavus students, faculty and alumni followed Gustavus men’s basketball to the University of Wisconsin River-Falls on March 2. It was an ocean of fans dressed in jean shorts, Hawaiian shirts, super-hero outfits and even a little black and gold. This group of Gusties shared one mentality with the team: the drive to win. The Karges Center at UW-River Falls has a capacity of 1800 and … Continue reading Seniors take center court
Tuesday, February 28 • A student in Sohre Hall was cited by Campus Safety for a drug narcotic and a drug equipment violation. Thursday, March 1 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Lund center. Friday, March 2 • Campus Safety investigated damage to property by the Heating Plant parking lot. • A Gustavus employee reported the … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (03/09/12)
The track team has run countless miles around the track, sprinted, vaulted and jumped far and high, all indoors. They are getting ready to take their talents outside for the outdoor track and field season. “In the outdoor season, we get some key individuals who are coming off of other sports. Outdoor is when our whole team is together. We don’t focus so much on … Continue reading Track vaults into the outdoor season
Are you bored with the local fun runs and turkey trots? Then consider the Tough Mudder, a global event within a growing obstacle course industry that will test your physical grit and mental psyche. The Twin Cities Tough Mudder will be held at the Somerset Ampitheater in Somerset, Wis. any 19-20, 2012. This 12 mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces features 29 obstacles, … Continue reading Tough Mudder: toughest event on the planet
