Issue 21 Part 1
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Author: dluhmann
Ultimate Frisbee club enjoying spring competition
Here on The Hill, there is a club team requiring no past experience that many Gusties may not know about. That team is the Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Team. The roster ranges from a number of First-Years to multiple Seniors. Without coaches, captains administer practices, organize competitions, and handle other coach-like duties. The team participates in tournaments against schools like Gustavus, but also larger Division I … Continue reading Ultimate Frisbee club enjoying spring competition
Schulz inspires Women’s Tennis
Two-time MIAC Tennis Athlete-Of-The-Week this season, Sophomore Management and Communications major Michaela Schulz has shown a strong streak. The women’s tennis team is currently undefeated in the MIAC along with University of St. Thomas. Schulz is currently ranked #4 in singles, and ranked #3 in doubles with Lizzy Stanczyk in the MIAC. Junior Spanish Education major Lizzy Stanczyk was named MIAC Athlete-Of-The-Week in March, with … Continue reading Schulz inspires Women’s Tennis
Senior Spotlight: Laurel Krebsbach
This recurring segment will highlight a senior Gustavus athlete each week. Q: What were your expectations for the season? A: My expectations coming into the spring were to go undefeated in the conference and win the MIAC playoffs with my team. So far my team is undefeated in the conference with two conference matches left so I have been very proud of my team and … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Laurel Krebsbach
Saunders set to see Garnett back in action
The professional basketball team in Minnesota, the Minnesota Timberwolves, concluded their season on April 15 with a 138-113 loss to Oklahoma City Thunder. The defeat wrapped up the Wolves’ season with a twelve game losing streak, their last win was against Utah Jazz almost a month ago. The bottom position meant the Wolves missed out on post-season participation for the twelfth year straight. The hopes … Continue reading Saunders set to see Garnett back in action
A Breath of Life
There is a difference between breathing in air and breathing in life. Not too long ago I found myself gasping for air. I had just gotten back from Spring Break in California with the tennis team, and was adjusting to the routine of being a student again. Being anxious for several days made me feel as though someone was pressing their hand against my chest, … Continue reading A Breath of Life
How To Get Things Done
As students at a Liberal Arts college, it is basically guaranteed that you will end up taking a class that you do not love. Sometimes, in the efforts to broaden your horizons and gain experience in a variety of disciplines and fulfill the requirements of the college, we all find ourselves in that unfortunate place where we really don’t want to participate fully in the … Continue reading How To Get Things Done
Solidarity: A Pathway from Service to Justice
Last month, I wrote a piece titled “Urgency Urgency: It’s All About the Intersectionality,” in which I called for slow, intentional time that is necessary for deep movement building. This slow, intentional time is an important part of the process of healing, reflection and creates a foundation for the constant movement towards a just, fair and resilient world. What does this look like in practice? … Continue reading Solidarity: A Pathway from Service to Justice
Drugs: Distorted Perceptions and Stigmas
One thing that many college students dislike, aside from 8 a.m. classes and busy work, is politics. This is understandable considering political apathy seems to be on the rise with our generation. Whether this is due to the increasing polarization of America’s political parties, the gridlock Congress has been in for the last three years, or other reasons is subject to debate, but what is … Continue reading Drugs: Distorted Perceptions and Stigmas
Tattoos’ Taboos
Tattoos! You’ve heard of them, I’ve heard of them, we all know what they are. They’re becoming more commonplace as the years go by, yet businesses and other organizations still tend to frown on them. Why is that? I have a tattoo on my right bicep, and I love it. I think it’s a really awesome piece of art done by a really awesome artist, … Continue reading Tattoos’ Taboos