Author: Max Beyer
Campus set for Coming Out Week
“We are queer, and we walk among you.” The message to the Gustavus community from Queers & Allies, a student group numbering about 25-30 Gusties, is clear and resounding. This message is especially important to the group as they prepare for the annual recognition of Coming Out Week on campus, beginning on Thursday, Oct. 8 and ending on Friday, Oct. 16.
Sunday, Oct. 11 is the widely-recognized National Coming Out Day, which will be celebrated on Eckman Mall beginning at noon and ending at 3:00 p.m. Continue reading Campus set for Coming Out Week
Bar Exam
In such a small town, it can be difficult to find things to do on weekends. While the campus provides many activities, it’s always nice to experience things outside of the bubble of the hill. For many in the 21+ crowd, going to bars is a big part of nightlife. And luckily, St. Peter has a pretty solid bar scene. The Weekly has been hard … Continue reading Bar Exam
Campuses across the nation examine coal energy usage
Electricity is something so basic most people just take it for granted, but do we really know where it comes from? Recently the Sierra Club started a campaign entitled, “Moving Campuses Beyond Coal”, encouraging students on campuses that primarily use coal-based energy to completely convert to using renewable energy resources. Some of these campuses, especially larger universities, have their own coal burning plants. Gustavus isn’t … Continue reading Campuses across the nation examine coal energy usage
Alvin Lau to perform on campus
Controversial slam poet to perform at Courtyard Cafe Alvin Lau will be performing at the Courtyard Café on Wednesday Oct. 13. Lau uses his art to speak out against injustice in the world. Lau is known for his appearances on HBO’s Def Poetry Slam in addition to being the highest ranking Asain-American slam poet ever. On top of that, Lau has won the National Youth … Continue reading Alvin Lau to perform on campus
Sept. 29 – Oct. 4 Safety Report
Tuesday, Sept. 29 A student reported the theft of his unlocked bicycle from the bike rack in front of Norelius Hall. Wednesday, Sept. 30 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in Norelius Hall. A Gustavus student while in Pittman Hall was cited by Campus Safety for underage consumption. The theft of an unlocked bicycle from the Lund Center bike rack was reported. Thursday, Oct. … Continue reading Sept. 29 – Oct. 4 Safety Report
Kali Griggs: A champion on and off the green
Senior Art Studio and Art History Major Kali Griggs has been playing golf competitively since the sixth grade, but she has always played golf with her dad. Kali started talking with the Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach Scott Moe her senior year in high school about playing on the Golf team at Gustavus. “I choose to play because I like competition, and I figured it … Continue reading Kali Griggs: A champion on and off the green
Up: More than a children’s film
It is apparent to me that there has been a major shift in our view of different kinds of movies in the last ten years. Animated features used to be shorts shown before the real film as a sort of warm up, the equivalent to an opening act at a concert. But in the last few years they have come into their own as a … Continue reading Up: More than a children’s film
Annual music showcase
Homecoming weekend is full of festivities, including the parade in town, Homecoming Court crowning and, of course, the football game. In addition to these events, Gustavus features a family weekend music showcase. “The Family Weekend Concert is a tradition that goes back decades. For many years, we did a series of three concerts: the bands were in Bjorling, followed by the Choirs and Orchestras in … Continue reading Annual music showcase
The value of anger
Anger has received a pretty bad rap in our society. The best example that I can think of is the Emperor from Star Wars: “Give into your hate Luke … let your anger give you strength … something something dark side …complete.” When you think of evil characters, fictional or not, there is hardly anyone else that is so purely evil (without sadistic tendencies or … Continue reading The value of anger