The Gustavus swimming and diving team is back for what they believe will be another successful season. The season began on a strong note with the return of upperclassmen, as well as the welcoming of new swimmers and divers. There were many new swimmers who have committed to being a part of the team this year. The attendance has made teammates and coaches very excited … Continue reading Gustavus Swimming and Diving: One team, one family
It started with the clatter of steel, a pop, then a hiss as white smoke curled from the cylinder container. In seconds, visibility was dulled and the heavy thud of door breaching resonated throughout the mock village. The whir of airsoft BB’s added a constant thrum to the already booming music and concentrated shouting. Reserves Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)’s Fall Field Training eXercises (FTX) are … Continue reading Gustavus ROTC trains through fall events
Over Homecoming Weekend, the Gustavus community was rattled by an incident that involved a racial slur aimed at a Gustavus student. In response to the incident, two events were held the following week to address hate and bias in the community and aid the community healing process and statements were issued by both Student Senate and the Diversity Leadership Council. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Chaplains’ … Continue reading Campus organizations respond to hate, bias
At the age of 3, Senior Pia Richardson envisioned herself as a farmer in a purple tractor. Growing up in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, she began to value her individuality and develop a strong sense of passion in academics. Searching for colleges, the vision of the girl in the purple tractor was soon replaced when she discovered her future at Gustavus. “The … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Pia Richardson
Why am I running? I keep asking myself this every time I step out the door for my daily jog. As I weave through the middle of the meadows in Edinburgh, I keep asking myself this. I know this isn’t where I belong; I am supposed to be at the pub or playing video games while eating fish and chips, so why am I running? … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (10/18/2013)
Starting April 21, 2008, Twin Cities Live (TCL) began its career as a local talk show. Covering events and activities occurring in the Twin Cities, the show airs five days a week at 3 p.m. The show covers several different segments focusing on fashion, nutrition and food, local businesses, music, people, gardening, bargains, and entertainment. Hosted by Elizabeth Ries and Chris Egert, the show’s main … Continue reading Gusties show school pride on Twin Cities Live
There will be no on-campus movie showing this weekend, instead let’s celebrate a holiday that has had a huge impact on Hollywood: Halloween. The celebration of Halloween has influenced filmmakers to direct films that either celebrate the holiday’s traditions or make men that can sound like James Earl Jones scream like a little girl. What movies make me proud to adore a holiday that allows … Continue reading Spooky Cinema: films to get you in the Halloween spirit
We’ve all heard them before: the story of the security guard whose ghost wanders through Old Main on his nightly rounds, the swimmer who drowned in the old pool and now searches for the locker room, and countless other stories of figures haunting the campus after their untimely deaths. The fact is, ghost stories at Gustavus are nothing new, yet we remain fascinated by them … Continue reading Hauntings on the Hill
A black and white video slowly pans across a swanky apartment living room. A slow and mournful guitar riff begins. Jake Jones enters the frame and croons the lyrics that jumped into his head not more than a few months ago. The song progresses into a dark and folksy cowboy ballad that could have been written and performed by the likes of Bob Dylan or John … Continue reading Alum Jake Jones strums his way to the top
A couple weeks ago, I found myself seething with rage as I read the recap of the Emmy Awards. I’ve been quite adamant in my support for AMC’s Breaking Bad over the years, so imagine my frustration seeing Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and Jonathan Banks each lose in their respective categories. After all, Breaking Bad now has a solid place in the top tier of television … Continue reading The golden age of the silver screen
