The wasted war Drugs are bad, m’kay? The War on Drugs is worse. The War on Drugs, like the War on Crime, the War on Terrorism, the War on Cancer, the War on Poverty, the War on Obesity, and the War on [fill in the blank], is logistically doomed to fail. Not only is it impossible to fight a substance, a symptom, or an ideology, … Continue reading The Implication
Troubled waters Whether it consists of wearing a button or a bracelet, handing out fliers, or the ever present obligation to table outside the Caf for one of your organizations, raising awareness is something that Gusties know how to do very well. It is pretty easy to raise awareness because it basically consists of talking about things that we are passionate about, and because this … Continue reading Cloudy with a chance of musing
There’s no time like the present Greetings fellow Gusties! I hope the new semester is finding you as healthy and happy as ever. With what seems like a blink of an eye, winter break, J-Term, and touring week have come and gone as though they never existed. With a new year fully upon us, I have found myself wondering where all of that time went, … Continue reading The write to think
“Sex-soliciting posters”? Really? Humans are sexual beings by nature and are going to be intimate whether it’s encouraged or not (as evidenced by the 2011 study, “Sex and Secularism,” by Darrel Ray). I’ve never truly understood the whole “wait until after marriage” argument. How does a fellow primate, dressed in elaborate clothing, who says a few magic words all of a sudden make sex an … Continue reading Letter to the Editor
Why is “faith” a virtue? The definition of the word “faith”—of the religious variety—changes every time I ask, but it seems like most people currently take it to mean something along the lines of belief in a transcendent being/realm that’s not necessarily verifiable logically or scientifically. By this definition, I could easily make a deity out of Bertrand Russell’s celestial teapot and worship it as … Continue reading For the sake of argument
As top-notch athletes, members of the Gustavus swim team are accustomed to overcoming physical and mental hardships. This year the team’s strength was tested when Sophomore Swimmer Grace Goblirsch was diagnosed with leukemia midway through the season. What could have been a devastating hurdle has served as a source of inspiration as the Gusties and fellow MIAC swimmers have made it their mission to “Race … Continue reading Racing for Grace: One team, one family
With the regular season finished, the Gustavus men’s and women’s hockey teams have begun their playoff seasons. The Gustavus men finished their regular season with a 15-7-3 record while the women finished with the regular season unbeaten with a 24-0-1 record. The Gustavus men’s quest for the MIAC Championship began last Friday night when they played against St. Olaf at Don Roberts Ice Arena. The … Continue reading Men’s and women’s hockey both earn place in playoffs
Performance Enhancing Drugs, or PEDs, have injected the sports world with controversy. After Lance Armstrong admitted to doping throughout his inspiring career and no one was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year due to the candidates’ rumored steroid abuse, it has become increasingly difficult for fans to trust that their favorite athletes are earning their accolades honestly. Despite PEDs being illegal in … Continue reading PEDs enhance performances and raise suspicions
With students’ hectic schedules it’s often difficult to find free time to socialize, let alone sit in silence by yourself. According to multiple studies done by Harvard, MIT, and others, meditation could be the key to improving productivity and concentration, thus helping students to accomplish more in less time, freeing up more of their day for enjoyment. In Sindya Bhanoo’s New York Times article, “How … Continue reading Finding calm amongst the chaos
