Month: May 2016

Sports & Fitness

Men’s Tennis makes it 28 straight: With another MIAC title in the books, sights switch to playoffs

For the 28th straight year, Gustavus Adolphus College has earned the MIAC Men’s Tennis Conference title. This tremendous streak dates back to a time where many of the players of this year’s squad were yet to be born. The rich tradition of Gustavus Men’s Tennis is still as strong as ever. Continuing this streak is no easy feat, however. A lot of pressure comes with … Continue reading Men’s Tennis makes it 28 straight: With another MIAC title in the books, sights switch to playoffs

Thanh Binh Pham
Sports & Fitness

One-Hit Wonder: Volness throws a one-hitter as Baseball closes out the season

In a double-header against conference rival St. Olaf on April 23, Gustavus went 2-0. The Gusties won their first game 15-2, and the second 9-8. Gustavus had the lead for the whole first game after scoring eight of its 15 runs in the second inning. Errors by St. Olaf proved to be its downfall in this game. After three earned runs, the remaining Gustavus runs … Continue reading One-Hit Wonder: Volness throws a one-hitter as Baseball closes out the season

Thanh Binh Pham
Sports & Fitness

The Curious Case of Matthew Boyce – D3 to the NFL: Gustie wide receiver determined to defy all odds

If you walked up to Matthew Boyce in his senior year at Minnetonka High School and told him he would be a two time All-American wide receiver, and earn an invite to an NFL rookie camp, he wouldn’t have believed you. “Words cannot describe how much this means to my family and me. I have the most supportive family, friends and classmates,and I couldn’t thank … Continue reading The Curious Case of Matthew Boyce – D3 to the NFL: Gustie wide receiver determined to defy all odds

Thanh Binh Pham
Opinion

Life’s Lemonade

I’m a huge fan of Beyoncé. She’s an incredibly successful and inspirational woman who creates thought-provoking music and art. When her self-titled album came out from nowhere with singles like “Drunk in Love,” “Flawless,” and “XO,” I was immediately reminded of just how talented Beyoncé is even though she coming up on ten years in the music business by the end of this year. I … Continue reading Life’s Lemonade

Thanh Binh Pham
Opinion

No Vote, No Voice

A truly democratic government cannot work effectively without voting participation by the governed population. American citizens, fortunate to live in a democratic republic, are able to influence issues at the federal, state, and local level by voting for representatives who share their views and by voting directly on select laws or policies at the state and local level. Given the voter turnout in America, fluctuating around … Continue reading No Vote, No Voice

Thanh Binh Pham
Opinion

May Day’s Radical History

May Day, or International Workers’ Day, happened on May 1, and it seems to me that we have never been more ready to celebrate it. Gustavus has been celebrating it through the MAYDAY! Peace Conference for thirty-six years. This year’s celebration occurred on May 27, and its theme was “Divestment & Reinvestment: Making Money Count.” Specifically, it was about the divestment from dirty energy such … Continue reading May Day’s Radical History

Thanh Binh Pham
News

Gustavus celebrates the Mentoring Program

Tuesday, May 4th, 2016 the Gustavus Mentoring Program had its annual Banquet. The mentoring program started in 2009. Many Gusties have taken advantage of the program to gain insight from experienced adults in the fields they are looking to go into after graduation. Every year the mentoring program runs officially from October to May. The program starts with a kickoff event up in the Twin … Continue reading Gustavus celebrates the Mentoring Program

Thanh Binh Pham