Like many students at Gustavus, I am a devout Lutheran, and it’s a running gag for  Lutherans to poke fun at our Catholic friends every now and then. However, it must be understood that we should accept and tolerate others based on their beliefs, whether they be a full-blown theology nut or a staunch atheist. In recent months, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, better known as Pope … Continue reading Do unto others

Most people, if not everyone, have had very positive experiences at the zoo. They are popular tourist attractions because they are exciting for those both young and old. Who doesn’t remember seeing their favorite animal at the zoo as a child? Seeing the lions and the tigers, the wolves and otters, and all the reptiles and birds? But every once in awhile, you will catch … Continue reading Troubled at the zoo

You are in the library, third floor to be exact. You open your textbook, notebook, and laptop. You put on your favorite headphones. You take a deep breath and brace yourself for another long night. Two hours pass. Now three. Now four. You keep telling yourself you can’t stop until every page has been read, every question has been answered, every assignment has been completed, … Continue reading Developing your identity

We currently have a problem on our hands that affects our generation more than any other generation before us. It all comes down to health care. Even though this is a heavily discussed topic, I feel that with the recent developments of the health care debate, it is an issue that we can’t ignore any longer. In the past few weeks, a plan was made … Continue reading The president apologizes