With a forty year history of providing students with options to travel abroad, The Gustavus Center for International and Cultural Education is now introducing the program “Semester in Malaysia: Living Diversity.” Students who sign up for this program will leave for Malaysia in spring 2014 and will experience a vast range of diversity in nature, food, biology and people. The program will be lead by … Continue reading Semester in Malaysia: Living Diversity
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather entries in the personal diary of ex-reality television star Kevin Federline. Friday, Sept. 21 Fall Research Symposium: Nobel Hall of Science 1:30–5:30 p.m. But will there be frost-your-owns? Sophomore Socials: Johns Family Courtyard 3-5 p.m. Slowly the sophomore class grows stronger and stronger, eventually … Continue reading Calendar (9/21/12)
Oh, first-month-of-school-Gusties. I’ve missed you dearly these past ten months. Your willingness to lend a helpful hand, sit with a lonely person at dinner or smile as we pass each other on the sidewalk is a welcome sight after such a long hiatus. For now, smiles abound and you are the friendliest creatures imaginable. But every year, something in you clicks, and that mood dies. … Continue reading Cheer up Gusties, show me a smile
The internet is a wonderful place. The internet is a horrible place. I’ve read plenty of articles showing how great the web is for those without means to get a start on an entertainment career considering how quickly one can put material online. However, it is also a place where one can quickly put material online, no matter the quality. Due to the ease of … Continue reading The media diet
Politics is as much a war of words as it is a forum for ideas, perhaps more so. Some of the biggest shifts in the history of American politics have come about as a result of changes in political language rather than in candidates or policies. Candidates will come and go, but winning an election does not secure a victory for their ideas. A true … Continue reading Reclaiming Convervatism
Most people would agree that climate change is a major issue in today’s world that requires immediate action. One of the most prominent proposals is “Cap and Trade,” also known as emission permits. Cap and Trade is a system where the government auctions off or grants a limited number of permits to polluting companies. These permits give the company the right to discharge a certain … Continue reading Cap’n Trade
Senior Anna Eames’ story is one of perseverance and dedication. Born with a physical disability in her legs, she was unable to participate in impact sports, such as running because of the pain it caused her. When she was five, she started swimming, and by the time she was 15-years-old, she had qualified for the Paralympics. When the pool that Eames trained at hosted a … Continue reading Paralympic swimmer brings home the hardware
Sisu. The Finnish word for what Americans refer to as “having guts” is a term often applied to those who crave the beneficial, yet sweltering heat of the traditionally Finnish experience of sweating it out in the sauna. The art of sauna bathing originated in Finland and has existed for well over 2,000 years according to Susan Nerberg’s article, “Sweat Like a Finn.” The original … Continue reading It’s pronounced SOW-na, not SAW-na
As the women’s volleyball team enters their fourth week of competitive play, a look at their record may offer a misleading picture of the team’s potential for success. Their record stands at 6-7, with a string of recent losses negating several early wins. Nevertheless, the exceptionally young team remains optimistic as they head into the conference season. Senior Captain Erin Sherman is confident about the … Continue reading Volleyball team ready to bounce back
