Day: September 13, 2013
Undeterred and unsatisfied
It read, “Her resignation is effective immediately.” Chaplain Rachel Larson served the Gustavus community for 12 years, yet the only information released about her abrupt departure is a 190-word email that was sent to Gustavus students, faculty, and staff this summer announcing her resignation. Sent June 28, 2013, the day following the 764-word email announcing President Ohle’s retirement which described his 5 years of service … Continue reading Undeterred and unsatisfied
Of bro-hugs and name games
Well, fellow Gusties, one week in and everyone’s made it out alive, albeit with a few headaches along the way. Classes are well on their way. The piles of homework and stress levels are both escalating at an alarming degree. Well, for me at least. Not that I don’t love being here, of course. I just wish I could have had that “orientation/move-in feeling” a … Continue reading Of bro-hugs and name games
Grammar
For many years I was what some consider a “Grammer Nazi.” I used to correct people when they meant “well” instead of “good” or snap at the use of the phrase “could you borrow me a pencil.” I had always been adamant that people should speak in a way that is elegant or “educated,” as some may define it, but over the past few years, … Continue reading Grammar
Where the wild things are no longer
A friend of mine asked me a particularly interesting question towards the end of last spring semester. She told me that a mountain lion had been responsible for taking a baby directly from a backyard in California. This mountain lion (or puma or cougar) then dragged the baby off in what was to become a fatal attack. Now the question she asked me was, how do … Continue reading Where the wild things are no longer
Man of Steel review: may not be super, but still decent
Superman is one of the most iconic fictional characters ever created, but he has not exactly aged well in recent years. People claim that he is “too overpowered” and “boring” whereas other heroes have traits that draw the media closer to them. Iron Man has interesting technology, Spider-Man is relatable, and Batman is, well, Batman! Superman may have had a good start with the first … Continue reading Man of Steel review: may not be super, but still decent
Rock Bend Folk Festival draws in crowds for 23 years
For 23 consecutive years, Saint Peter has held the Rock Bend Folk Festival in Minnesota Square Park. Full of live music, activities, delicious food, and sights to see, the festival is an excellent way to end the summer. Usually about 8,000 people turn out to attend this free event. The festival kicked off at noon on Saturday Sept. 7 and went through the weekend. This … Continue reading Rock Bend Folk Festival draws in crowds for 23 years
Hillstrom features potential largest exhibit yet
The Hillstrom Museum of Art opened up on Monday Sept. 9, 2013 for another year of showcasing various artists with varying types of work. The three current exhibitions, Recent Acquisitions and Debuts of the Hillstrom Museum of Art, String Theory and the Superconducting Super Collider Series: Paintings by Lucinda Mason, and Associated American Artists; Art by Subscription, will run through November 10, 2013. The opening … Continue reading Hillstrom features potential largest exhibit yet
Calender (9/13/2013)
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The Gustavian Weekly, but rather the manuscript of President Obama’s Syria speech. I think he’s skirting around the issues. Friday, Sept. 13 Russian Tea: Phi Beta Kappa Room 4 p.m. The Americans also defeated the heavily favored Russians in tea brewing at the 1980 Olympics. Weekend Movie: Man of Steel: Wallenberg … Continue reading Calender (9/13/2013)
Campus Safety Rides
In response to student dissatisfaction with the escort route, Campus Safety has again altered the way students can safely travel around campus. Campus Safety Sergeant Mike English has been with Campus Safety for 14 years, and is changed with handling student employees. “Years ago, we had an escort program where students would call in for a ride. It would be backed up too much. People … Continue reading Campus Safety Rides