I was on the drive north to our family cabin, sitting in the backseat with my dog as my father and older brother talked logistics of assembling wood duck boxes up in the front, and I kept thinking I didn’t really know them. Who are these people and why have I entrusted my life—or at least this afternoon by the Kettle River—to them? I resisted … Continue reading What are you going to do about yourself?
Finally, the snow is gone, Spring Break is behind us, and the shorts have been put in the drawer where the ugly sweaters once were. If you’ve been anxious for spring like I have, the end of March is one of your favorite times in the year. Not because the trees have leaves and you can get a great tan, but because green is beginning … Continue reading Making the most of things
Each April, in a show of solidarity for their Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) friends and family members, tens of thousands of students across the country refrain from speaking for either part of or the entire day. The Day of Silence is meant to protest the bullying and harassment directed towards many queer-identified individuals and their supporters (or allies) specifically in schools, but also … Continue reading Keep it quiet: Day of Silence
As all good Gusties know, our five core values are Excellence, Community, Justice, Service and Faith. The first four are real values and are appropriate for an educational institution. Faith, however, is not a virtue and is subversive to the process of education. I want to make it clear right away that I am not arguing against the study of religion or the value of … Continue reading Faith is not a virtue
I would like to take this opportunity to clarify some rumors regarding our coverage of the Judicial Board case involving The Weekly and Mary Cunningham. Any attempt to interfere with our ability to distribute the newspaper is something we take seriously. When our right to distribute is infringed, so is our ability to discuss important issues facing Gustavus. We distributed 1,200 copies on Feb. 26, … Continue reading Response to Weekly Case Day Controversy/J-board hearing
On Feb 26, 2010, I was one of 20 students that relocated 300 of the 1500 copies of The Weekly from the Campus Center to at least four dorms, where 674 students reside. The papers were available for 24 hours prior to their relocation and, following Scholarship Days, The Weekly staff replaced newspaper copies in the Campus Center where they remained for the rest of … Continue reading Relocated newspapers
While Butler University basked in the media glow of its NCAA Final Four Cinderella story, closer to home, the Gustavus forensics team is in the midst of yet another amazing season. On Easter Sunday, the forensics team accomplished the unimaginable feat of placing in the top ten at the American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament. Going up against larger teams with five times the … Continue reading Gustavus Forensics Team
The Gustavus Women’s Rugby team will travel to Florida this weekend to compete in the Division II Collegiate Championships in a 16-team National Tournament. The team will play Rutgers University in the first round and will be the first-ever Gustavus athletics team to compete at the Division II national level. One team, one plane flight, one inspirational team ball, one opportunity and an overwhelming desire … Continue reading Women ruggers excited to compete at Nationals
The Gustavus Women’s Track & Field team had 20 top five finishes and three event wins at the Lee Krough Invitational held at the Gustavus Outdoor Track and Field Complex on Saturday, April 10. The Gusties were led by Junior Laura Secor, Junior Janey Helland (pictured) and Sophomore Sarah Baker. Secor won the 1500-meter relay and finished third in the 400-meter hurdles. Helland won the … Continue reading Women’s Track & Field team led by multiple top performers at Lee Krough Invitational
With growing participation rates and increased visibility on campus, the Gustavus Men’s Lacrosse team has quickly become a viable club sport option for students. In only its third year of existence, the Gustavus Men’s Lacrosse team has begun to make a name for itself, a fact proven by its success so far this season. “Last year we had a record of 1-5 at this point … Continue reading Gustavus Men’s Lacrosse preparing for first two home games in over 10 years
