Gustavus has held the annual Nobel Conference annually since 1965. This year’s conference will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 1 and 2 at Gustavus. Its origins trace back to the dedication of the Nobel Hall of Science in 1963 when 26 Nobel Laureates gathered at the college for the event. Following this gathering, President Edgar Carlson and other college officials came up with the … Continue reading The Universe at Its Limits
There are years when two movies appear with similar premises that have people arguing which is better. 1998 had Antz and A Bug’s Life, last year we had two Snow White movies, and this year, we have Olympus has Fallen and White House Down. Both movies revolve around terrorist attacks on the White House. Although it has a similar premise to another movie, can White … Continue reading White House Down…way down
It all started with a news article. Show creator Vince Gilligan and writer Tom Schanuz who wrote together for the X-Files were talking about an article in the New York Times on a meth cook who was making kids sick while cooking. A week later Gilligan told Schanuz that he had an idea about a show featuring a chemistry teacher cooking meth. What would later … Continue reading Aftermeth: Looking back at Breaking Bad
You just finished all of your studies for the night and you decide to make a quick run to the Caf. Along the way you notice that one girl from your 10:30 a.m. class. Beth is her name, right? Oh yeah, she had that great question in class today I thought was hilarious. As she gets closer, you take a quick glance to see if … Continue reading Just passing by
Growing up in the West, my family spent a lot of time in state and national parks. The catch phrase of Smokey the Bear, “Only you can prevent wild fires,” was instilled in me at a very young age, as well as the lesson that one should leave a campsite better than one found it. It was our responsibility to take care of these special … Continue reading Only you can
Never let someone tell you you’re not brave, for you’ve just willingly chosen to read yet another article regarding Miley Cyrus’ performance at the 2013 Video Music Awards. As you’re undoubtedly aware, Miss Cyrus performed her summer hit, “We Can’t Stop,” and followed through by performing with Robin Thicke to his hit “Blurred Lines.” Throughout her performance, Cyrus stripped down to a skincolored bikini, smacked … Continue reading She’s just being Miley
War is a bloody game of numbers and strategy played with the lives of soldiers as game pieces. However, those playing the game never consider that these pieces are living beings who give their lives so that a pretentious few can attempt to force their ideas across the line once negotiations and peace talks fall apart. War is a game that shouldn’t be played at … Continue reading Obama on Syria
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the lyrics to Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me.” Nobody knows what the hell he’s saying. Friday, Sept. 27 Homecoming: Pep Fest: Lund Forum 6 p.m. Not to be confused with Big Hill Farm’s annual jalapeño showcase. Homecoming: The Pizza-Off: Lund Forum 6:30 p.m. Whoever hands out more … Continue reading Calendar (9/27/2013)
Monday, September 16 Collegiate Fellows reported a possible drug/narcotics violation in North Hall involving one student. A student reported the theft of a bicycle from College grounds. Wednesday, September 18 Five students while on College grounds were cited by Campus Safety for underage consumption of alcohol. One student was cited for underage possession of alcohol. One student was cited for failure to comply with … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/27/2013)
