Americans, Minnesotans and Gusties are becoming increasingly dependent on technology. We use machines to cross continents, cell phones to contact relatives and meters to regulate pancreases. On the surface, this technology is thrilling and useful, but when taken out of context the overuse of machines is addictive and damaging. A study conducted by Chicago University ranked visiting Facebook and Twitter as the third most irresistible … Continue reading In the year 2012…
Nuclear power has been a dormant issue since its expansion stopped in the 1970s. But with the Nuclear Regulatory Committee’s recent decision to allow the construction of two new nuclear power plants the question of nuclear power has returned to the spotlight. Is this comeback of nuclear power a good thing, or should we be concerned? Many groups, including several environmental groups, oppose the use … Continue reading Nuclear power: a healthy glow?
I have a lot of respect for the great medical minds of the past few centuries. Great geniuses have given (first world) humanity the gift of extended, comfortable lives by grace of a careful understanding of the human body, chemistry and fungus. However, like with so many other miracles made possible by modern technology, ignorance mixed with excess has turned a gift into a hazard. The … Continue reading Say “ah” for easy As
The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The Gustavian Weekly, but is in fact a big old moldy bowl of potato salad left in the back of your fridge by your uncle on the fourth of July Friday, Feb. 24 The Movers Walking Club: Lun @ 12:40 p.m. My new organization is going to punch The Movers right in … Continue reading Calendar (02/24/12)
Beginning in the 1920s,Louis Armstrong and Fletcher Henderson put Jazz and Blues music on the American scene. At that time, Jazz music was representative of an evolving African-American culture. This music was one of the first things African-Americans could define as their own. While the names Armstrong and Fletcher have been replaced by Jay-Z and Kanye in the African-American music industry, now in the twenty-first … Continue reading Sports & Fitness
Two overtime thrillers lead to playoff matchup vs. St. John’s The men’s hockey team scraped their way to a 3-2 overtime win and a 3-3 tie in last weekend’s two-game series against St. Olaf. With that 3-point performance the Gusties earned the #2 seed in the conference standings. The Gusties traveled to Northfield in last Friday’s game against St. Olaf and found themselves down 2-0 … Continue reading Comeback kids clinch #2 spot
Athletic Director Al Molde retires, leaves big shoes to fill Athletic Director Al Molde, who has been the head of the athletics program at Gustavus for 15 years, will retire after this academic year. For the past 15 years Molde has supervised the athletics program, managed the coaches and personnel connected to the program and managed the athletic department’s budget as Athletic Director. Molde graduated … Continue reading A career comes full circle
Women’s Swimming & Diving clinches third consecutive MIAC title Over the roar of the crowd and the chants of their opponents, the Gustavus women’s swimming and diving team found a way to make themselves heard at the MIAC Championship meet held at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center Feb. 16-18. For the third consecutive year the Gusties brought home the championship title, beating out rival … Continue reading Loud, proud, victorious yet again
Monday, February 13 • A Gustavus employee reported damage to property in College View. A fire extinguisher was discharged in a restroom. • Campus Safety investigated the possible theft of a picture from the Johnson Student Union. The painting was later recovered. Tuesday, February 14 • A Gustavus employee reported the theft of a painting from Rundstrom Hall. The painting was later recovered. … Continue reading Campus Safety Repot (02/24/12)
