Cartoons, anime, and claymation: these are all mediums of animated storytelling used in the modern media. For many, animated shows or movies are associated with children, and when they aren’t created for children, such as “The Simpsons “or “Family Guy”, they are considered crude or unintelligent. These assumptions cause many to believe that animated films and shows are not intellectually stimulating. However, this does not … Continue reading Cartoons: Not Just for Kids

Ihave never been much of a gamer. I can never stay interested long enough to get good at them, and I hate not being good at things. Generally, what happens when I try a new game is some version of the following sequence of events:  Joe pays $19.99 for game, and spends an afternoon struggling through the tutorial levels. Joe gets bored and puts the … Continue reading New High Score: Pride

Gustavus is a college that I deeply admire for so many reasons. The inclusion of all students and diversity of thought makes Gustavus a college that is rich with compassion. Gustavus is a safe college, and is not afraid to support its students. During this year’s presidential election, students felt passion to “get out the vote,” by using signs, going door to door, and openly … Continue reading The Final Stage of Grief: Acceptance

On Feb. 28, 1933, Germans awoke to an emergency decree revoking civil liberties. Overnight, freedom of speech and freedom of assembly and association were abolished. The decree suspended federated state autonomy, and legalized phone-tapping and the interception of correspondence. The night before, the Reichstag was set on fire. Arriving on the scene of the burning government debate chamber, newly-appointed Chancellor Adolf Hitler immediately declared the … Continue reading An American Reichstag Fire