You can sit here

Has everyone seen the swimmers’ new t-shirts? They’re making quite a splash, primarily in the pool of intra-clique relations. There are clear social divisions on campus. The bros reign over the corner television, i.e. Broville.  The sororities and fraternities secrete themselves away in their houses. The swimmers and cross-country runners are infamous for their exclusivity.  And as in the larger society, the ostracized independents are … Continue reading You can sit here

The sociology of LikeALittle

I like LikeALittle. Really. Like, a lot. No, wait, come back! I promise I won’t make any more horrible puns. Or at least I’m pretty un-like-ly to. Like. At any rate, LikeALittle. For those of you unfamiliar with this popular flirtation facilitation engine, it’s essentially a website that allows you to post anonymous notes to your crush; whether that’s the blonde you’ve been edging toward a … Continue reading The sociology of LikeALittle

Inflatable office space

I once heard the phrase, “If everyone is naked, then nobody is naked.” You might be thinking to yourself that this is the most backward, nonsensical statement you’ve ever read, and you’d be right to. Nudity is really not a characteristic that can be looked at from a relative perspective. Academic progress, on the other hand, is one of many other aspects of society that can, … Continue reading Inflatable office space

RE: A Lutheran Love Letter to Atheism

I greatly appreciated Josh Sande’s call for Christianity to be less dogmatic in last Friday’s Weekly (“A Lutheran Love Letter to Atheism”), but I was disappointed in his contrast between “the teachings of Jesus” and the “hating, burning, stabbing, pillaging and arbitrary restrictions . . . in the Old Testament.” By accepting this common stereotype, Mr. Sande has failed to practice the critical inquiry that … Continue reading RE: A Lutheran Love Letter to Atheism

Dance Team places third at nationals

Dancers in black and gold have been a halftime mainstay on the football field and basketball court for years. Now the dance team can impress in another and much more meaningful realm after returning to competitive form after a long absence. The Gustavus Dance Team placed third at the 2012 DX AmeriCup National Dance Championship Feb. 25, 2012 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, a crowning … Continue reading Dance Team places third at nationals

Wanna get jacked? There’s an app for that

Since the invention of the Walkman, portable music players have been the exerciser’s best friend. With advances in technology, MP3 players have turned into a great tool for much more than just building the ultimate Beyoncé workout playlist.  For those of you with an iPhone or iPod touch, I’ve complied a list of some of the most useful apps to bring along to the gym … Continue reading Wanna get jacked? There’s an app for that

Seniors take center court

Gustavus students, faculty and alumni followed Gustavus men’s basketball to the University of Wisconsin River-Falls on March 2. It was an ocean of fans dressed in jean shorts, Hawaiian shirts, super-hero outfits and even a little black and gold. This group of Gusties shared one mentality with the team: the drive to win. The Karges Center at UW-River Falls has a capacity of 1800 and … Continue reading Seniors take center court

Campus Safety Report (03/09/12)

Tuesday, February 28 •   A student in Sohre Hall was cited by Campus Safety for a drug narcotic and a drug equipment violation.   Thursday, March 1 •   Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Lund center.   Friday, March 2 •   Campus Safety investigated damage to property by the Heating Plant parking lot. •   A Gustavus employee reported the … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (03/09/12)