Impact felt near and far On October 22, what started out as a tropical wave formed into the largest recorded Atlantic hurricane in a matter of days. Affecting almost half of the United States, Hurricane Sandy hit the country with floods, destructive winds and power outages—killing almost 200 people and gaining the title of second costliest hurricane in history. Starting as three systems, Sandy began … Continue reading Hurricane Sandy
Shedding some light on learning The dust has settled and as registration for spring semester classes wraps up, you realize that you’ve somehow ended up with an 8:00 a.m. class. It’s going to be a 50-minute nearly-impossible struggle against nodding off, right? Not necessarily. It’s possible that your alertness during class may not depend on the amount of light rising over the eastern horizon, but … Continue reading Some assembly required
Writing romantically Fifteen years ago, an aspiring screenwriter sauntered into a lunch with an accomplished television producer, a meeting he was not the least bit prepared for. Not knowing what the lunch was really about, he panicked and wildly pitched an idea for a show that would eventually come to define the way millions of Americans viewed government and public service. That show was the … Continue reading Veni, vedi, weekly
Gee, my pens just aren’t feminine enough Said no one ever. So Bic. They make pens and razors and other things. I’m going to introduce a possible life-changer. Right here. In text. Bic’s Cristal For Her: The Cristal reserved for women! is now in a Target or Wal-Mart store near you. This entirely new line of pens by Bic just adds “for her” to the … Continue reading Da snark
“Why I Can’t Care About Same-Sex Marriage” The following are excerpts from online responses to Opinion Columnist, Andy Bryan’s 11/9 article “Why I Can’t Care About Same-Sex Marriage.” Due to space, we cannot print each response in full. Responses can be seen in their entirety on The Weekly’s website, weekly.gustavus.edu. I think that this is a very perceptive argument and an important discussion for our … Continue reading A Gustavian Dialogue: Responses to…
Could this possibly be an act of war? First off, I would like to congratulate Andy Bryan on last week’s column, “Why I Can’t Care About Same-Sex Marriage.” With that said, I must now warn you that this article will in fact raise some questions and frustration amongst readers as did the previous article by Mr. Bryan. However, if you feel frustrated and angered by … Continue reading The hidden truth
Dear Editor, In June 2011, we purchased our home at the corner of South 7th and Elm. Some people questioned our choice of a home right across the street from a college campus. We weren’t concerned because Gusties have a reputation as forward-thinking, socially responsible people. Our assumptions were confirmed when our first year in our new house passed without incident. Unfortunately, this year has … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (11/16/12)
Gustavus’ women’s cross country team placed fourth in the Regional meet last Saturday, securing them a spot at the NCAA Division III National Championship meet on Saturday, Nov. 17 in Terre Haute, Indiana. After winning the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) meet on Oct. 27 by three points over the St. Olaf team, the Gustie women were primed for the Regional race at St. Olaf … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country heads to Nationals
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year when you’re able to stuff your face with as much food as possible without being judged. As enjoyable as this sounds, the aftermath can be less than pleasing. For many people, the holiday season can pack on pounds. Mom’s casserole or Grandma’s stuffing may have been worth it at the time, but in the end it can … Continue reading How to stay healthy this holiday
This past Saturday the Gustavus men’s soccer team advanced to the NCAA tournament held in Northfield, Minnesota to play against University of Wisconsin. Even though the team returned without the victory in this tournament, the men’s soccer team has only lost two games all year. They are currently ranked in the top 25 of the NCAA National teams. Head Coach Mike Middleton says he is … Continue reading Men’s Soccer finishes season at National tournament
