In a recently published article in the New York Times, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released a study that states 23,000 people die every year from antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They think. It could be more since they didn’t count the number of people who died of antibiotic-resistant bacteria while those people were already sick with other, non-resistant bacteria. The article goes on to say that … Continue reading Where’s the beef
As our population increases and humanity begins to outgrow our earthly home, we see skyrocketing environmental degradation. It’s everywhere, and varies greatly in severity and scope, with issues ranging from soil erosion and desertification to the acidification of the oceans, along with everyone’s favorite buzzwords “climate change.” One of the biggest problems people have with remedying these issues is that they cost a great deal … Continue reading To green or not to green
Students everywhere are shelling out a small fortune for an education with one goal in mind: a job. But what if your job is not all that you hoped it would be? What if you get stuck with a bad boss? The difficult reality is that many believe and assume that how they are treated in the workplace is beyond their control. Most are told … Continue reading Who’s in charge here?
Have you ever talked to somebody about climate change or global warming or any other hot topic that’s melting ice caps and glaciers, and then quickly regretted it? It’s easy to find “experts” on these topics. Everybody has an opinion, and everyone thinks theirs is best. Not only that, but a lot of people think they have the exact answer to saving the Earth from … Continue reading A complicated issue
In Response to “Obama on Syria” Cory Witt correctly says that Assad’s regime has not directly harmed the US, but that’s hardly relevant. The regime has killed thousands of innocents and used weapons prohibited by the United Nations. The UN and US have the ability to stop Assad’s despotic rule and therefore have the responsibility to try and do so. The most persuasive argument against … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/4/2013)
Monday, September 23 Campus Safety investigated a theft of a visitor’s personal property in the Campus Center. The property was later recovered. Tuesday, September 24 One student was cited by Campus Safety with a drug equipment and narcotic violation, and one student was cited with a drug equipment violation in Norelius Hall. A Collegiate Fellow responded to a noise violation in Norelius Hall involving ten … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/4/2013)
The completion of a Swedish Labyrinth near the entrance of the Linnaeus Arboretum marked the first stage of constructing meditative gardens on campus. Current Linnaeus Arboretum Director and Naturalist Scott Moeller discussed how students currently utilize the arboretum. “The arboretum is here primarily for education, but is also here for recreation, relaxation, and reflection. One thing that I’m always working on is making sure that … Continue reading Meditation gardens provide a chance to reflect
They say it’s always the rivalry matches that spark some of the greatest games in sports. From the Boston Red Sox versus the New York Yankees to the Minnesota Vikings versus the Green Bay Packers, rivalry games almost always live up to their hype, creating more animosity and entertainment for the fans who watch these games. This Saturday’s Homecoming football game should be no exception … Continue reading Homecoming showdown: Gustavus vs. St. Olaf
Senior Becca Eastwood held her breath as she watched the coin somersault in the air, one of the biggest decisions of her life dependent upon the head or tail outcome. If it was heads she would commit to Knox University in Galesburg, Illinois but on tails, she would commit to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. As the coin teetered on the table after … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Becca Eastwood
