Gustie of the Week: Seth Anderson

Balancing a love of basketball with an education major. Senior Seth Anderson is a basketball star. He has been all-conference the last two years, was conference MVP this year, was nominated for the Jostens award and, thanks to the voting of his fellow students, will fly to Virgina for the All-Star game this Saturday. Despite all of his success, Seth remains humble. “Thanks, everybody, for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Seth Anderson

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo brings a dark mystery

If it’s a light weekend you’re after, with a laugh and a delightful love life, you’ll find solace in your own collection of romantic comedies rather than the dark mystery found in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Don’t get me wrong, Daniel Craig (Casino Royale, Cowboys and Aliens) and Rooney Mara (The Social Network) both play intriguing characters in a story fraught with questions. … Continue reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo brings a dark mystery

29th Annual President’s Ball—new sound, new location

The annual President’s Ball offers students the opportunity to get off campus for a night of fun. Though this year’s dance will not be exactly what students remember from the past, the Campus Activities Board is confident that they will enjoy the change. One major change to this year’s President’s Ball is that it will take place in the Landmark Center in St. Paul. “It … Continue reading 29th Annual President’s Ball—new sound, new location

The Hunger Games: Read it before you watch the movie

Ahhhhh. The Hunger Games. When I first glimpsed the title several years ago, I thought, “A game about starvation? That’s an unusual plot.” But Suzanne Collins’s book supplied far better reading than anticipated. In fact, it deserved to be a movie (which it now is). Collins provided enough action to keep me entertained and enough drama—and yes, romance—to make the violence more than just senseless … Continue reading The Hunger Games: Read it before you watch the movie

Look and feel your best for spring break-fitness and health tips from the experts

TWISTING LUNGES Traditional lunges are a great way to build leg muscles and tighten up your glutes. Adding a twist engages core muscles for an additional kick.                 STABILITY BALL CRUNCHES Introduce a stability ball into your standard crunch routine to kick up the intensity level and target different muscle groups               … Continue reading Look and feel your best for spring break-fitness and health tips from the experts

Campus Safety Report (03/16/12)

Monday, March 5 •  Campus Safety was called for a Medical Assist in Norelius Hall. •  A student reported damage to a personal vehicle that occurred on Fri. March 2 in the College View parking lot.   Friday, March 9 •  A student reported damage to property at the Norelius Hall bike rack. •  A student reported an injury that occurred in the Johnson Student … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (03/16/12)

No such thing as a liberal Christian?

Good morning fellow Gusties, and what a morning it is! Spring has finally come, and the wonder of God’s majesty is in full force. But hark, what is that sound? ‘Tis the trumpets of God’s chosen warrior in the fight to save America: Rick Santorum! And what’s that he’s saying? That there is no such thing as a liberal Christian? GASP. But wait, if there … Continue reading No such thing as a liberal Christian?

The slacker paradox

Students of the liberal arts persuasion will often find the temptation to slack off on reading assignments rather hard to resist. If you attend Gustavus, you have probably heard something along these lines: “All we do in (insert preferred humanities class) is sit around and discuss (insert favorite abstract concept). I’ll just read the intro and conclusion and be fine.” There are varying degrees of … Continue reading The slacker paradox