Have you ever heard the saying “God has a plan for you?” Lately, I have been hearing it in conversations about people going through struggles. When something bad happens we sometimes find comfort in saying whatever happened is part of God’s plan, as sort of a cop-out. Believing God was somehow in charge of causing bad things to happen apparently makes things okay, makes the … Continue reading How God Works and His Plan for You
“Don’t be in such a hurry to condemn a person because s(he) doesn’t do what you do, or think as you think. There was a time when you didn’t know what you know today.” Malcolm X once said those very words and it’s a powerful and challenging reminder of how I show up and engage with others around me. This quote reminds me to check … Continue reading Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Many fans were upset with the way the big fight went. Most people expected a slugfest that would bring out the barbarian in us all. What most viewers don’t understand is, that is simply not how Floyd “Money” Mayweather fights. If you were expecting to see a Mike Tyson type of “I’m going to punch you into next week” then you were deeply disappointed. But … Continue reading The Fight That Didn’t Save Boxing
One of the jokes I am constantly faced with as an English major is the most annoying phrase “grammar Nazi.” This annoys me first and foremost because people who use this phrase are accidently comparing people in the world who strive for clarity in written communication and who, at times, may hold too tightly to proper grammatical structure with the kinds of people who commit … Continue reading The Importance of Proper Grammar
Music is my life. Not so much in that I play or perform it, but I love music, and I love listening to it. It’s how I relax and how I get pumped up to do stuff. I even use it help me focus, strangely enough. I can’t do homework without some kind of music playing in the background. It’s strange to see how much … Continue reading Assembly Line Music
One of the major multilateral development finance institutions in this world.” Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on the New Development Bank to reporters. The formation of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) New Development Bank on July 15, 2014 spawned widespread speculation on the future of the world economy. The stated goals of the New Bank are to provide money for infrastructure and … Continue reading The BRICS New Development Bank and China
Associate Professor of Economics at West Virginia University Josh Hall came to Gustavus and gave a lecture on Mon., May 4. Hall’s areas of interest include applied entrepreneurship and microeconomics with an emphasis on economic freedom, state and local public finance. Hall is the author of over fifty articles, some of which have been published in journals such as Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, … Continue reading Gusties gain perspective on the economy through workshop
Sponsored by the Economics and Management Department, Gustavus will be home to its first ever Gustie Entrepreneur Cup. 11 teams of students will compete on Saturday, May 9 in the Beck Hall Atrium for The Cup. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is open to all. “The cool part about our project is that even if we don’t win, we will … Continue reading Students prepare novel ideas for ‘Gustie Entrepreneur Cup’
Monday, April 27 ● Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at Uhler Hall for an injury that occurred earlier in the day on College grounds. Tuesday, April 28 ● Campus Safety responded to an alcohol violation in the Arboretum. Three of-age students were referred to the campus conduct system for drinking in a non-designated area and one student was referred for underage consumption. Wednesday, … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (5/8/15)
For the many students on campus who enjoy listening to hip-hop, and others who may wish to learn more about the musical tradition, The Pan Afrikan Student Organization (PASO) will be hosting ‘Rediscovering Hip-Hop.’ Some upperclassmen and members of the Gustavus community may remember the event, which was held annually until several years ago. This year, it will be making a return on Friday, May … Continue reading PASO brings back ‘Rediscovering Hip-hop’ to Gustavus
