Day: March 2, 2018

News

Mental Health: Exploring the Unacknowledged Civil Rights Journey – 23rd Annual Building Bridges Conference tackles mental health

The 23rd annual Building Bridges Conference kicks off this Saturday, March 3, 2018. This years topic: Mental Health: Exploring the Unacknowledged Civil Rights Journey. This day-long conference will focus on mental health issues using an intersectional lens, aiming to dismantle the stigmas that surround mental illness, while also addressing the accessibility of mental health care and care in disadvantaged communities. Conference Co-Chairs Quinn Andersen and … Continue reading Mental Health: Exploring the Unacknowledged Civil Rights Journey – 23rd Annual Building Bridges Conference tackles mental health

Thanh Binh Pham
Sports & Fitness

Men’s Tennis wins ITA consolation bracket: Gusties drop match to tournament champion Emory 5-4

The Men’s Tennis team kicked off their spring season this past weekend, hosting the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Division 3 Men’s Team Indoor Championships. The Gusties had a strong run, proving to be one of the top teams in the nation. The team had high hopes going into the event, wanting to prove themselves against seven of this year’s top-ranked teams. The tournament included … Continue reading Men’s Tennis wins ITA consolation bracket: Gusties drop match to tournament champion Emory 5-4

Thanh Binh Pham
Sports & Fitness

Gusties compete at MIAC Indoor Championships: Men’s team places sixth, women’s team places seventh

Gustavus track and field traveled to Macalester College this past Saturday for the MIAC indoor championships where they placed sixth out of eleven teams with a score of 61 points. The Gusties sat in seventh place following the first day of competition on Friday, tallying 31 points on top of a record setting performance by Freshman Taylor Rooney. Rooney broke a six year record in … Continue reading Gusties compete at MIAC Indoor Championships: Men’s team places sixth, women’s team places seventh

Thanh Binh Pham
Sports & Fitness

Women’s basketball earns at-large bid: Gusties prepare for national tournament

After an action-packed conference tournament, the Gustavus Women’s basketball team earned an at-large bid to the National Tournament. Since the MIAC tournament format was initiated in 2001, the Gusties have reached the playoffs every year, something no other team can say. Their 2018 run began with a rather routine 65-38 victory over St. Catherine in the opening round of the MIAC Playoffs.  The third-seeded Gusties … Continue reading Women’s basketball earns at-large bid: Gusties prepare for national tournament

Thanh Binh Pham
Opinion

How to deal with stress the healthy way

It is no surprise that the new semester stresses us out. But there are healthy and unhealthy ways of dealing with the stress associated with the transition to classes and other activities/obligations. Over three million adults suffer from depression and/or anxiety. A good chunk (not surprising) of this percentage affects students, more specifically, university and college students. This is something that is unavoidable, but can … Continue reading How to deal with stress the healthy way

Thanh Binh Pham
Opinion

Arming teachers is not the answer

In light of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida, many people are vocal about how to solve the very real gun problem in the United States. One argument is for teachers to help protect students from more violent acts of terror by arming them with guns. Many, but not all, of the people making this suggestion are also against reforming … Continue reading Arming teachers is not the answer

Thanh Binh Pham
Opinion

The importance of representation in media

Two weekends ago saw the newest addition to the Marvel franchise, Black Panther, break the box office record when it hit theaters. A week later, it hit another record for the best pre-summer second weekend in box office history and beats the Marvel Cinematic Universe record for second weeks, previously held by “The Avengers” with $103 million. It is the first superhero film to date … Continue reading The importance of representation in media

Thanh Binh Pham
Opinion

The great debate: does pineapple go on pizza?

Is putting pineapple on pizza a crime? The debate over whether pineapple belongs on pizza has recently been tearing society apart. At least it does every week in The Gustavian Weekly office. This is my fourth year working as an editor at the paper and the fourth year of this debate. Pineapple is the only topping that should go on pizza. It’s the best and … Continue reading The great debate: does pineapple go on pizza?

Thanh Binh Pham
News

BlackOut Improv Comedy coming to Gustavus: Group aims to spark conversation about social justice issues

On March 7, the Minneapolis-based BlackOut Improv Comedy group will stage a special performance in Alumni Hall from 7-8 p.m. This exciting, up-and-coming theatre troupe promises a show that strategically blends comedy and social justice, challenging viewers to think about serious issues rooted in our society today. BlackOut, which features an all Black American cast, has staged multiple workshops and performances at colleges and charities … Continue reading BlackOut Improv Comedy coming to Gustavus: Group aims to spark conversation about social justice issues

Thanh Binh Pham
News

Tennis and Life Camps receive $1 million donation: Boy and Betty Toy give a lot of love to their former camp

The Gustavus Tennis and Life Camps recently received a generous one million dollar donation from Boy and Betty Toy of Mounds View, Minnesota. The donation will help with the renovation of the Swanson Tennis Center, including expansion and improvements to the tennis facilities. Neal Hagberg, director of the camps, said that part of the money will be going into the staff developing fund, as the … Continue reading Tennis and Life Camps receive $1 million donation: Boy and Betty Toy give a lot of love to their former camp

Thanh Binh Pham