Day to day I am faced with the dilemma of how to communicate the necessity and immediacy of the accelerating climate disaster and the ongoing environmental degradation. Do I tell you to take off your shoes, burrow your toes, your fingers, your nose into the dirt, and relish the smell and feel of the earth as you did as an exploring, inquisitive child? Nature’s wonders … Continue reading Thoreau-ly consumed
Dogs and cats ran loose along the sidewalks of Gustavus. Students jumped for joy, running toward animals, and scooped them up by the handfuls like candy. All the worries of finals melted away. All of the anxiety of the night’s homework left. All of the stress from the daily struggles, time management, and lack of sleep ceased to matter. It was a good day for … Continue reading Reigning cats and dogs
It is amazing how low of a priority family can be for many college students. Of course, this must be put into context. Students are physically distant from home and are heavily focused on school throughout the semester. I’m not saying that our families are becoming foreign to us — rather, we assume we know all there is to know about loved ones. After all, … Continue reading Roots and wings
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the opening to the Declaration of Independence. Had to tell the king what’s what. Friday, Nov. 22 Talents and Treats: Norelius Hall 7 p.m. Trick or treating is for untalented people that didn’t make the cut for this event. Pure Movement Plus: The Choreographer’s Gallery: Anderson … Continue reading Calendar (11/22/2013)
Monday, November 11 A student reported personal property stolen from the Library. A Collegiate Fellow documented a verbal altercation with a student in North Hall. Campus Safety investigated a report of communicating threats in Sohre Hall. Wednesday, November 13 Campus Safety cited five students for drug/narcotic violations, two students were cited for drug equipment violations, and one student was cited for underage possession of alcohol … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/22/2013)
In light of recent crimes of hate and bias on campus, the Pan African Student Organization (PASO) and social justice theater troupe, I Am We Are (IAWA), will provide a workshop where students and faculty are invited to interact on issues of understanding privilege and its impact on individuals and relationships. The theme PASO is focusing on this year is, “Unity through Diversity,” and as … Continue reading PASO and I Am We Are hold workshop to address privilege
Residents of North Hall have recently been informed that security cameras would be installed in hallways in order to stop negative behavior. Vandalism, harassment, and theft have occurred in North Hall multiple times over the past few months due to a small group of people. Complaints from residents and custodians have led to these drastic measures. “Emails were sent out asking for these things to … Continue reading Monitored residents: camera surveillance in North Hall
Celebrated at Gustavus for the first time in 1941, the Swedish tradition of the St. Lucia festival will take place this year on Thursday, Dec. 13. Haley Coller, Casey Lindquist, Hayley Nemmers, Christina Swenson, Mikaela Warner, and Emily Albrecht are the six deserving sophomore women, who were selected from a nomination list of over 60 names to be announced as this year’s official St. Lucia … Continue reading Guild of St. Lucia reveals 2013 court members
