Month: February 2013

Features

Remembering our past to shape our future: Black History Month 2013

A Call For Justice “There is a possibility we have waited too long to give justice and freedom and equality to the oppressed races of the world.” The words of our ninth Gustavus president Edgar Carlson ring true today just as they did in 1957. A strong advocate for civil rights  that stemmed from his Christian beliefs, Carlson created what is now known as one … Continue reading Remembering our past to shape our future: Black History Month 2013

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Calendar

Calendar (2-15-13)

The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but the translated manuscript of the Pope’s resignation speech. He loves Wreck-It Ralph. Friday, Feb. 15 Chili Cook-off & Beer Tasting: Interpretive Center 5 p.m. I didn’t know St. Peter was getting a NASCAR event! I Am We Are Presents: The Sex Show!: Alumni Hall 7 p.m. The religious folk thinking … Continue reading Calendar (2-15-13)

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Opinion

Dante, divinity and other words starting with “d”

I spend a lot of time on the internet. In particular, parts of the internet that aren’t always polite. Ever heard of 4chan? I’m used to slurs, trolling and flamewars, rage, shock-sites and Rick-Rolling. So when I walked into class on the first day of J-term, I was expecting something much different than what unfolded. See, this was a class on Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy, … Continue reading Dante, divinity and other words starting with “d”

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Chair Bernhardson and the Board of Trustees, Your recent, dismissive letter to Gustavus Alumni focused solely on the fundraising achievements of the past few years. Even in the one area he hasn’t completely failed at, President Ohle has been a lackluster fundraiser. Without him, I believe our outstanding Vice President for Institutional Advancement would have had similar results. Further, I believe that the Becks showed … Continue reading Letter to the Editor

Nick Hamberg
Sports & Fitness

Mother Nature disappoints, the nordic team does not

Despite a relatively disappointing winter in terms of snowfall, the Gustavus Nordic Ski team has had an impressive showing this season. The men’s and women’s teams placed fifth and sixth, respectively, in the NCAA Qualifiers in January and had five skiers place in the top 30 of the second day of NCAA Qualifiers, resulting in fifth place finishes for both teams. “I am extremely happy … Continue reading Mother Nature disappoints, the nordic team does not

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Sports & Fitness

Undefeated women’s hockey clinches #1 seed in MIAC

The women’s hockey team is now focusing on finishing their last four conference games. So far the team’s future looks very promising. They have been ranked number two for ten consecutive weeks by USCHO.com for Division III women’s hockey, and after their first tie of the season against University of Wisconsin-Superior, they remained one of two unbeaten teams with a record of 20-0-1. For seniors … Continue reading Undefeated women’s hockey clinches #1 seed in MIAC

Nick Hamberg