Q: What are your expectations for the season? A: Our expectation is to put ourselves in a situation to have success in postseason play. We believe in our team and by staying focused on the process we will be in a good position. Q: What is your best athletic memory? A: Last year when St. Thomas came here the atmosphere was electric. Having such great … Continue reading Senior Spotlight – Chris Narum
Both the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams competed at the NCAA Central Region Meet on Saturday, Nov. 14 down at Central College in Pella, Iowa. Neither team had individuals qualify for the National Tournament but the race was still a strong finish to both of their seasons. The men’s team placed 6th out of 29 teams. In total, the team amassed 227 points … Continue reading Cross Country crosses finish line strong
We as American citizens have 27 amendments to our Constitution that shape the foundation of our very nation. Some are longer than others, some apply to today’s world, others are moot points. The amendment that I believe is argued about the most, and also happens to be the shortest, is the second amendment: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free … Continue reading The Limitations of the 2nd Amendment
Earlier this year, I read an article from The New York Times that discussed a lack of funding that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) desperately needed to enforce a certain food safety law. This seems to be a common theme in the government these days; agencies and government programs being underfunded. Yet maybe we should consider giving a little more funding to an agency … Continue reading The Underfunded and Overworked FDA
In today’s world, what people account for and call ‘news’ is questionable. Often times people are only interested in what might be called “shock news”: information that is so outrageous that we can’t but help to click on the website or pick up the magazine/newspaper. At the same time, even when a newspaper or media channel does not use these shock tactics, the information provided … Continue reading Is News Even News Anymore?
Throughout the past twenty years technology has continued to amaze millions of people throughout the world. Today, most people have iPhones, Androids, or other types of smartphones. These smartphones were created to help reduce the need for a computer, and they have. But has their purpose gone too far? Let’s go back twenty years when the Internet was just starting out. In 1993, John Allen … Continue reading Technology: A Tool for Taking Over
In 1977, a neo-Nazi group announced its intentions to march through a predominantly Jewish community in Skokie, Illinois. The marchers intended to wear Nazi uniforms and display swastikas through a neighborhood where one in six people were Holocaust survivors. Speech doesn’t get much more hateful than that. Ultimately, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) controversially defended the group’s right to freedom of speech and freedom … Continue reading Protecting Hateful Speech
Hmong American Cultural Outreach (HACO) led Gustavus in a celebration of the Hmong New Year on Nov. 13 and 14. HACO kicked off the celebration last Friday when they held Open Mic from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Courtyard Café. The main event was held Saturday night in Alumni Hall, from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday night consisted of Hmong food and a variety … Continue reading Hmong New Year is a Celebration of Connection
With winter on the way, there is no better time for Gusties to recognize the power of weather and increase their awareness of the environment. Before the negative temperatures of traditional Minnesota winters begin, tours were given at Gustavus last Thursday that [highlighted the solar panels]. The tours were given by physics professor Charles Niederriter and explored multiple locations on campus with solar panels, including … Continue reading Gustavus Students Explore New Solar Plant
Monday, November 9 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in the Lund center. One student was transported to the hospital. Tuesday, November 10 • The Campus Safety Director took a report from a faculty member regarding a threatening comment made by a student in class. One student was referred to the campus conduct system. • Campus Safety completed investigation and documented an accident … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/20/15)
