Year: 2013

Opinion

Lead bullets are poisoning bald eagles

On Monday, Sept. 16, Mike Billington ‘02 from The University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center presented a pair of eagles to students, staff, and members of the public in Olin’s Auditorium on the Gustavus Adolphus Campus. This educational program was directed to the students of Dr. Richard Leitch’s Environmental Politics class and was sponsored by the Environmental Studies Department as well as the Margaret A. Cargill … Continue reading Lead bullets are poisoning bald eagles

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Gustie of the Week

Gustie of the Week: Maxwell Stelzner

A Kilimanjaro, Junior Max Stelzner’s adventurous nature is evident after a single conversation with him. While he’s explored places as far away as Tanzania, Max also finds substantial benefit in something as simple as the exploration of knowledge. The inspiration for his passion for learning came from his first-term seminar professor, Kent Kalm, during Max’s first year at Gustavus. “His enthusiasm for teaching and the fact … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Maxwell Stelzner

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Variety

Iron man suits up for third adventure

After The Avengers blew away critics and the box office, the second phase of the Marvel cinematic universe started with the third Iron Man movie. While I very much enjoyed the first Iron Man and The Avengers, Iron Man 2 left me a little disappointed. Not to mention, third installments rarely bode well for most superhero movies (besides The Dark Knight Rises, name one third … Continue reading Iron man suits up for third adventure

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Variety

KGSM: The phoenix rises once again

This Sunday, KGSM Radio will be up and running for the start of its second full year of streaming since its rebirth during the spring of 2012. The student-run organization has recently adopted the symbol of a phoenix as its logo—a fitting icon. Although the station has experienced tremendous low points within the past 40 years, KGSM continues to beat the odds and return stronger … Continue reading KGSM: The phoenix rises once again

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Calendar

Calender (9/20/1013)

* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the introduction to the textbook you didn’t buy. Read up, there is a quiz on Monday. Friday, Sept. 20 Gustavian Weekly Opinion Columnist Applications Due  Opinion Editor Kristina Ericksen is holding me at gunpoint to write this one. Society of Gustavus Geologists Fall Grill-Out: Johns Family Courtyard … Continue reading Calender (9/20/1013)

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Features

How to Eat Healthy on a college budget

For many students, living in an apartment or off-campus for the first time is a wake-up call. It’s the first time they have to be self-sufficient in terms of feeding themselves. The Caf may be convenient (no grocery shopping, no cooking, no washing dishes), but it’s also expensive. It may be overwhelming at first, but living without a meal plan opens up many new possibilities … Continue reading How to Eat Healthy on a college budget

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Campus safety report

Campus Safety Report (9/20/2013)

Monday, September 9  A student reported a cell phone believed to be stolen from Beck Academic Hall. Wednesday, September 11 A student reported a theft of a laptop left unattended in a common area in Norelius Hall. The laptop was later recovered. Collegiate Fellows responded to an alcohol violation and failure to comply with a College official in Pittman Hall involving seven students. Collegiate Fellows … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/20/2013)

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