In the cutthroat world of the music industry, it can be extremely difficult for musicians to survive the critical audiences who make their music soar or completely flop. Singer, songwriter and musician Steve Means is overcoming these obstacles and making his way to success in the grueling music world. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has listened to Means’ music, which is … Continue reading CAB brings musician Steve Means to Gustavus
Vagina! If it shocks you to read it, to say it or to think about it, that is all the more reason to attend one of this weekend’s performances of The Vagina Monologues. Senior Psychology Major and cast member Holly Andersen, “The hesitancy to attend speaks volumes about our attitudes about that word, and I challenge you to go to overcome that.” But how does … Continue reading The Voices of The Vagina Monologues
In honor of Black History Month and the Republican National Committee electing its first African-American Chairman, former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele, I want to start a discussion about how the Republican Party can move beyond the “old-rich-white-guy” stereotype. I believe the Republican Party is based on capitalist principles and traditional values that should appeal to people of all ethnicities, faiths and life circumstances. However, … Continue reading The minority minority: black conservatives
At Mount Itasca, MN, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, Senior Kelly Chaudoin won the top spot in the NCAA freestyle skiing qualifier. From Ely, MN, Chaudoin is only the third woman from the Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) to qualify for the NCAA tournament. She conquered the 10K hill in 31 minutes and 9.7 seconds, a staggering 56 seconds ahead of the second place finisher, … Continue reading Gusties hold own in competitive field
You’ve heard the call. We’ve all heard it. The economy is tanking and only you can get it back on track. It’s time to gather your pantsuit collection, degrees and various electronic appendages and SUIT UP, America! We’ve got an economy to save. OK, now hold on a minute. What if— what if the reason the economy is failing is that it was built to … Continue reading Homeland security skills
A Special Letter to the Editor by Steve Wilkinson, Head Men’s Tennis Coach Last weekend the Gustavus men’s team hosted the prestigious Division III national indoor tennis tournament. Eight top teams from all across the United States were here. On Saturday evening Gustavus pulled off an exciting upset. They beat #4 ranked University of California – Santa Cruz. Supportive students cheered appropriately and enthusiastically. Two … Continue reading National Championship trophy stolen
Government grant programs make it easier for students to afford college. The Minnesota State Grant program helps more than 80,000 students across Minnesota, including many Gusties, to receive financial assistance to pay for college. On March 5, students from Gustavus will join students from Hamline University and St. Mary’s University to engage legislators and learn about advocacy in a trip the state capitol in St. … Continue reading Day at the Capitol: students take action
What do we want Gustavus to be? This is the main question Commission Gustavus 150 is aiming to answer. When President Jack Ohle announced the initiative this past fall, he did so with the goal of developing steps to implement the college’s strategic plan and to celebrate its sesquicentennial in 2012. Eight taskforces were created to meet and submit recommendations to the Board of Trustees … Continue reading Putting ideas into action: an update on Gustavus Commission 150
