Once again, the Men’s Soccer Team has begun a season primed with high expectations. The team has set the bar high in the MIAC, having won the conference title the past two consecutive years. With the entire conference chasing after them, the team knows that nothing will come easy this season. “We are playing a really tough schedule. We chose a schedule where we are … Continue reading Men’s soccer eager to defend MIAC title
As women’s volleyball aims to recover from a tough season, Head Coach Rachelle Sherden begins training by underlining the essential elements to a successful year. Her approach for what is to come is simple and clear. “I have only known the girls on the team for less than three weeks, gut it feels like I have known them for much longer.” – Claire Laakso “Last … Continue reading Coach Sherden highlights keys to success
Top Five underclassman dorms… 1. Pittman/ Sohre–Sinks are a plus, but the walk to the caf… better stock up. 2. Coed– Have fun in the frozen tundra on your way to the caf. 3. Complex– If you can get past the vom’ smell in the hallways. 4. Rundstrom–You won’t have any problem sleeping at … Continue reading Entertainment (9/11/2014)
It’s difficult to generate excitement for a reboot of a movie franchise. With examples like Spider-man, Superman, Robocop, and The Ninja Turtles, the producer is tasked with not only making a great film, but improving what was previously created. The new Godzilla film, however, had no problem building hype. The iconic Kaiju has impacted moviegoers and appeared in Japanese films since the 1950s. The first … Continue reading Godzilla fights for an audience
After coming to the United States in 2008 from Cape Town, South Africa, Senior Psychology Major Neo Mpunga was introduced to Gustavus by his host mother. His host mother’s grandfather was O.J. Johnson, a former Gustavus president in 1913. Immediately when Mpunga came for a tour he noticed the sense of community. “Gustavus is a great size. Not a big college. Not a small college.” … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: A journey from Cape Town, South Africa.
Four years ago, while away from his California home, playing junior hockey in Wisconsin, Nate Paulsen was encouraged by a teammate to visit the small St. Peter Campus.Upon seeing Gustavus, Nate’s plans immediately changed. “I looked up The Hill and instantly knew this was where I was going,” Nate said. The Senior International Management Major now describes himself as a “stereotypical Gustie.” Nate is deeply … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Nate Paulsen
A simple fact of economics is that when labor becomes cheaper the good becomes more affordable. Using mechanized labor we have made our world more accessible and affordable for consumers. This basic philosophy has paved the way for the price of a shirt to fall from around six dollars (roughly 157 dollars today) in 1890 to the steal of a deal that I found at H&M … Continue reading The True Cost of the Assembly Line
The number of problems in this world is overwhelming and, honestly, quite depressing. If I were to fully immerse myself in the details of the Ebola outbreak in Liberia, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, or the clear existence and continuation of sex trafficking, I would feel like crawling into a hole filled with bubbles, puppies, and candy to avoid anything that may be even potentially … Continue reading Trapped Under the Bubble
