Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. The choice to participate in the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics program was all about the math. The ability to spend a semester completely submerged in the study of mathematics seemed right up my alley, and the fact that the program was located in Budapest was just an … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (2/20/15)
First performed on Valentine’s Day back in 1895, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest has endured in popularity over the years. The comedy, along with its high farce and witty dialogue, provides an intriguing satire of Victorian ways. The plot observes the main characters as they attempt to evade several arduous engagements by taking on fictitious persona. Wilde purposely mocks the rigid performances of … Continue reading Importance of Being Earnest remains relevant
As a fourth generation Gustie and the ninth member of her family to attend Gustavus, Junior Addie Konnad had considered other colleges after high school with the support of her family, but says nowhere else compared to the friendliness and comfort of life on The Hill. “I had come to so many events growing up that I came to love the community and the environment. … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Addie Konnad
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This recurring segment will highlight a senior Gustavus athlete each week. Q: What are your expectations for the upcoming season? A: After going to Hawaii and taking on three different Division II teams, I think the team really has something special this year. We fared well against the teams we played in Hawaii and going 4-2 against some very good teams is a great start … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Sarah Rozell
As spring semester began earlier this week, students gradually started lacking one invariable feature: time. As studies take over, other activities naturally get deprioritized and a two hour workout session each day may not be most logical choice. But a new study shows that students and other people in despair of time might have gotten lucky. Dr. Michael Mosley is a British television producer who … Continue reading Maximize your workout with HIT
The gymnastics team got back in action in January with a 3rd place finish at the UW-Eau Claire Invitational. Since then, the team has competed five more times, with their best performance being against UW-Whitewater on Feb. 7, where they scored 178.950 points. The score would usually be good enough for a victory, but the women were defeated by UW-Whitewater who scored 189.025 points. Senior … Continue reading Gymnastics team bonds on and off the mat
Throughout the past few weeks Doha, the capital of the Middle Eastern emirate Qatar, hosted the World Championships of Handball. The sport itself is rather small, mainly popular in Europe, but with a few newcomers, within the world top 20. The arrangements were immaculate, the service impeccable and the stadiums impressive. So far, so good. The final turned out to be a close game with … Continue reading What’s the price of a silver medal? Ask Qatar.
Well, the answer may vary depending on who you ask. For the large majority of Americans who don’t own large pharmaceutical companies or international corporations, the answer will lead many of them to the bathroom. Joking aside, the serious implications regarding the potential for this agreement will be detrimental for working Americans. The TPP will be, if it is agreed upon, the worlds largest economic … Continue reading Is The TPP (Trans-Pacific-Partnership) For Free-Trade or TP?
