I am an avid reader of online articles, of opinion pieces written by other college students and young adults. I am addicted to learning through reading. But lately I have been coming across articles that have not taught me anything useful and are likely instilling opinions in others that will not help, but hurt people. I have seen posts shared on my Facebook titled “America: … Continue reading My medication doesn’t hurt
It is said that the pen is mightier than the sword. That rhetoric and questions will win the day over violence and discord. In light of recent events here on campus and abroad, this old idea could not be more relevant. Every day, every hour perhaps, we are challenged to critically think about ideas and concepts that shake us to our very core. We find … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/14/2016)
On October 7, 2016, The Gustavian Weekly published “Faculty conclude vote in favor of commencement changes.” Since the Chaplains’ Office was repeatedly mentioned in the article, we are compelled to share our account of several inaccuracies surrounding the reported process and decision to move commencement from Sunday to Saturday. In specifics, The Gustavian Weekly published the following statements: • [The Chaplains’ Office has been] “one … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/14/2016)
What is a big passion of yours? “I’m really passionate about soccer, I play it a lot. I started doing that when I was probably around 3 years old so it’s been a lifelong passion so far. I feel the same way about snowboarding, as I also started doing that around 3 years old or so. I think I developed my passions for those sports … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (10/14/16)
For students involved in music lessons on the Gustavus campus, concert attendance is a vital part of understanding, gaining new insight, and appreciating music on a deeper level. Each semester, there are around five or six concerts that feature Gustavus faculty members from the music department held on-campus for students, staff, and the Gustavus community to attend. Some of these recitals or concerts are larger … Continue reading Saxophonist Donnie Norton and Pianist Esther Wang team up for Faculty Recital
Four incredible talents have come together to present a new and creative piece of music to the Gustavus and St. Peter communities. Bob Adney, Eric Barsness, and Paul Hill of the rumbling and rolling Minnesota Percussion Trio team up with composer and Gustie grad Katherine Bergman to present Land of Cloud-Tinted Water, a fresh work that seeks to explore five different locations in Minnesota’s diverse … Continue reading Trio drums up a love for Minnesota wilderness
The transmission of lessons throughout time has changed dramatically, beginning with the ancient Socratic method and the phrase ‘question everything’, to the modern use of technology in the classroom. The methods that are used today are diverse and eclectic, fitting often to the teaching style of the professor or instructor, or to the specific needs of the student. Yet there is a form of media … Continue reading Cartoons deserve a place in the classroom
The comedic writing/directing duo of Jon Lucas and Scott Moore looked to be one of those one-hit wonders when it came to filmmaking. Granted, comedy is no easy genre to excel in, but most of their projects have been mediocre in terms of the critics and box office with the sole exception of the first Hangover film, one of the highest grossing R-rated comedies ever … Continue reading Bad Moms isn’t bad, but not great
