* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the inner dialogue of President Obama during the debate. He had a lot on his mind. Friday, Oct. 12 Sophomore Socials: Johns Family Courtyard 3-5 p.m. With the absence of this event last week, the last seven days have caused the sophomore class to … Continue reading Calendar (10/12/12)
With the incoming cold fronts and fall colors appearing on trees, it’s safe to assume that the fall season has arrived — along with many fun-filled activities. Things like pumpkin carving, apple picking and haunted houses are being brought back to attention as the month of October begins. For many college students, weekend activities are a fun way to celebrate the season and its accompanying holiday, … Continue reading 8 fun October outings
The take away lesson? Something out of the ordinary happened to me recently at Gustavus. I was sitting in a seminar, listening to one classmate react to another’s point when I noticed something strange was taking place. All around me my peers were eagerly conversing as if interested in what was being said and genuinely curious as to what idea might be brought up next. … Continue reading Food for thought
Young voters demand dynamics, not details Last Wednesday night, my Facebook news feed blew up with an intensity only rivaled by angry Packers fans’ gruesome threats. However, the Facebook population was not speaking out to protect the sanctity of the All-American sport, but the All-American entertainers: the presidential candidates. One particularly distraught Facebook friend posted, “Ugh. I’m already wanting to hang myself with a stopwatch … Continue reading And so it goes
Please (don’t) stay off the grass To “like” something on Facebook can be a very powerful statement. People use the infamous “like” button to give their endorsements to everything ranging from pillow pets to presidential candidates. They have used it to take a stand against things such as world hunger and also to get free coffee coupons. To “like” something is a form of expressive … Continue reading Cloudy with a chance of musing
A couple weeks after being labeled as one of the best Greek systems in the country, the Weekly publishes an article talking about how “The Greeks” are upset with “the administration,” making for one of the most vaguely written articles of all time. As a student I was part of Gustavus’ Greek life, and part of Student Senate, and I know several students quoted in … Continue reading An Alum’s Perspective
In response to Prince’s concern over the fair representation of the Gustavus Greek community, I would like to assure him that it was not my intention to exclude any interested or affected Greek members from contributing to the article. Though the article by no means reflects the many diverse opinions of Greeks on campus, this is due to a lack of response from other chapters … Continue reading An opportunity to improve dialogue
Let it go! If someone so much as whispers the word ‘tornado,’ the image of a horse so dead and beaten it qualifies as chili comes to mind. I’ve been driven to my knees listening to the pissing and moaning of peer after peer saying the exact same thing: our new statue looks like a tornado. For some reason, everyone on campus is only able … Continue reading A tip from your bonny lass
The Gustavus Adolphus football team began its season on a high note with a 35-26 win over Simpson College. This year is the first year since 2008 that the team has won their first game of the season. The second game was a 26-24 loss to Augsburg College. The team then played St. Olaf and lost with a score of 17-14. The football team received … Continue reading Ready for a Homecoming victory
Although the Gustavus women’s soccer team had a rough beginning this season, they have managed to improve with every game, bringing their standing up to 5-6-0 overall and 3-4-0 in the MIAC. With four new first-years on the team, working out the kinks in their game and learning how to work as one cohesive unit has been an ongoing project. The Gustie women have two … Continue reading Women’s Soccer: kicking for a cause
