Anarchism is the great liberator of man from the phantoms that have held him captive; it is the arbiter and pacifier of the two forces for individual and social harmony.” -Emma Goldman Yes, that was a quote from a late nineteenth-century terrorist about how anarchy is great. No, I am not about to try to convince people to start throwing Molotov cocktails into Walmarts. What … Continue reading Anarchism for the anxious
Scrolling through social media these days is a chore of abject curiosity. From the random game posts asking for quest items, to the ranting relative talking about an issue from 30 years ago, navigating Facebook, twitter, snapchat, etc. can be quite the daunting task. However, nothing is more frustrating and nonsensical then a random friend from high school or college sighting a source they both … Continue reading Fake news is creating a dangerous climate online
Greek life and its affiliates are a system of organizations that are popular across collegiate campuses not only in the United States, but in other countries as well. For many students Greek life provides a strong social basis in a new community and a leaping point to get involved in service and activism, as well as offering contacts after college. So why would a community … Continue reading Greek Life is a necessary part of campus
A year ago the Gustavus Women’s Hockey team found their season was over after finishing sixth in the MIAC. A single point in the standings kept them out of the MIAC Playoffs. This year the team netted a spot in the Frozen Four of the NCAA Division III Playoffs with an upset win over the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on March 10. The road this … Continue reading Women’s Hockey advances to final four: Gusties upset University of Wisconsin-River Falls
On Saturday, the women’s tennis team added two more wins to their undefeated streak. The team shutout both St. Mary’s University and Luther College to improve its overall record to 9-0. “Today was a good step in the right direction as we start getting ready for our ranked opponents and division II teams that we have coming up in our schedule.” — Coach Carlson The same six … Continue reading Women’s Tennis remains undefeated: Gusties win 9 straight to start their season
The Gustavus Swimming and Diving team is sending six Gusties to Shenandoah, Texas to compete at the Division III NCAA National Championships. First-year Matt Allison and Sophomore Tanner Sonnek are representing Gustavus on the men’s side, while Sophomore Maggie Webster, Juniors Kate Reilly and Kennedy Holwerda, and Senior Nicole Lohman qualified for the women’s tournament. The meet began on Wednesday, March 15 and goes until … Continue reading Gusties head to National Championship: Swimming sends six to Shenandoah, Texas to compete
At a school where the values of community and faith are both prominent core values, many organizations aim to foster their existence. One of these organizations, Gustavus Youth Outreach, strives to share the word of Jesus Christ by engaging with youth ministry. Gustavus Youth Outreach (GYO) serves the community by providing planning and support for church lock-ins and service projects. Taking teams of three to … Continue reading Servant Leaders: Gustavus Youth Outreach
Get Out is the directorial debut for Jordan Peele of Key & Peele fame. Featuring rising talents such as Keith Stanfield, Allison Williams, and the main character Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out is not the film you’d expect to come out of a first time film director, or even a comedian for that matter. The film introduces us to the characters of Chris and Rose, (played … Continue reading Get Out to see Jordan Peele’s masterpiece
When I went to Japan, I wanted to have various experiences and go to a new place every day. I also wanted to eat a variety of Japanese cuisine. I assumed that I would make friends, but I didn’t think about it too much before I went. I mainly wanted to make friends to go with trips on. Since my host family turned out to … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Anna Lund
