Month: September 2020
Coping with COVID-19 Stress
Just about everyone these days has been feeling like they are wildly out of control of their lives. Now try being a college student. Our entire lives, including where we will be living and eating, what we will be doing and at times even our income seems to be in the hands of others. On top of that, we are trying to get the most … Continue reading Coping with COVID-19 Stress
Life sucks, what can we do about it?
The past six months have undoubtedly been difficult for everyone in the Gustavus community and beyond. Right now, the world is dealing with a global pandemic, racist injustice in our law enforcement and justice system, and an upcoming election where political tension is at an all-time high. To say that these are difficult times is an understatement, and that’s why it’s more important now than … Continue reading Life sucks, what can we do about it?
Senioritis: stuck at home
This week, I was tasked with writing an article about my experience with Gustavus’ COVID-19 response, not only as a senior graduating in December, but as an all-online student this semester. When I received the assignment, I initially questioned why it would be worth it to write on the topic, as I assumed nobody cared about my experience. So many of us are dealing with … Continue reading Senioritis: stuck at home
Social Regulation of Wearing a Mask
We’ve all had that boring, two hour long lecture class where you sit and stare at the clock, only half-comprehending the words coming out of the professor’s mouth. Don’t get me wrong, lectures have a role in getting information out in the open, but they certainly leave something to be desired when it comes to student engagement in the classroom. As ordinary life collapsed under … Continue reading Social Regulation of Wearing a Mask
Gustie eSports program to begin this fall: Anonymous grant funds the widely antipicated program
During the fall of 2019, Campus Activities conducted a campus-wide survey in order to determine interest in a Gustie eSports program. The results of the survey came back overwhelmingly positive, with 86 percent of the self-selected respondents expressed experience in the concept and an interest in meeting people with similar interests. Following the results, the College received an anonymous grant to make the prospective program … Continue reading Gustie eSports program to begin this fall: Anonymous grant funds the widely antipicated program
Five ways to stay active outside of the gym
It is important now more than ever to find ways to promote a healthy lifestyle, yet current CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines along with general risks of going to the gym have made it difficult for many to go workout. That doesn’t mean that you can’t get creative and find other ways to stay active, though. Here are five ways that you can stay … Continue reading Five ways to stay active outside of the gym