The (real) pursuit of happiness Hello again, fellow Gusties, I hope all of you have been keeping up with your homework while finding time to stay active and hang out with your friends lately. This week, I decided to write about something that affects everyone in all walks of life. This is, of course, the pursuit of happiness, a phrase well known in our culture … Continue reading The write to think
Pushing buttons I know that you think that you are right, and actually there is a good chance that I agree with you, but the fact remains that there are still things that we do not yet realize, recognize, or understand about the ideas or people with whom we disagree. Let’s start with politics. Whether you identify as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent or none … Continue reading Cloudy with a chance of musing
Quick to forget Gustavus, the perfect “city on a hill.” We lead by example, we support noble causes, we don’t do much wrong. But what do we do? I commend a few things. Hosting a blood drive and a marrow drive are wonderful, I won’t deny that. But as students, what are we doing? Raising awareness? Newspeak for bullshit. I hope you all went to … Continue reading The implication
In praise of argument, extremism, and confrontation In his “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” in which he responds to a group of white clergymen calling his anti-segregation protests ill-timed and extreme, Martin Luther King Jr. says, “But though I was initially disappointed at being categorized as an extremist, as I continued to think about the matter I gradually gained a measure of satisfaction from the label.” … Continue reading For the sake of argument
Although the Gustavus men’s tennis team was off to a shaky start, the men have continued to improve their technique and are currently sitting on a four meet winning streak. The recent meets against Grinnell College, Macalester College, Hamline University, and UW-Whitewater have boosted the team’s morale and set the stage for a successful spring season. “This year the team has been gifted with a … Continue reading Men’s tennis: serving their way to success
The yoga class, taught by Renee Hoppe on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, offers a warm and welcoming environment for students to let go of their worries. College students often try to find ways to relax in their busy schedules, and yoga is a great way to do it. “It is a good break from the crazy and hectic college life we all know … Continue reading Fitness classes in review: Tuesday Night Yoga
W ith spring quickly approaching, it’s time for baseball season. The Gustavus men’s baseball team began the 2013 season a few weeks ago. On March 3, the Gusties opened their regular season with losses in both games against Elmhurst College. The final scores of those games were 5-2 and 8-4. The Gusties played at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome and will be playing there for … Continue reading Gustie baseball swings into 2013 season
Before each game the softball team warms up with a round of hacky sack, and they can often be seen practicing around campus. This new tradition emerged from the team’s love of spending time together. The Gusties have no intention of slacking on the field, however, after a 2012 season where the team was 30-9 overall and 20-2 in the conference. They just know it’s … Continue reading Gustavus softball works hard and plays hard
The official 2013 year began this week for the NFL, which starts with trading players and signing free agents on the market. The Minnesota Vikings had a busy start to their new year and they did not go unnoticed. The Vikings traded Wide Receiver Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday. In exchange for Harvin, the Vikings received the Seahawks’ 2013 first round and … Continue reading Vikings trade Harvin, re-sign others
