The Diversity Leadership council (DLC) will host their annual Diversity Awards Banquet on May 14, at 6:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The event honors two students, one faculty member and one event each year that have exemplified outstanding commitment to promoting diversity on campus. “What the awards try to do is honor the students, faculty and events that have made great strides in promoting diversity … Continue reading Highlighting diversity on campus
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas meets Nightmare Before Christmas in Rango, an animated children’s movie about a water-deprived Western town in search for the hero they need to save them from superstitions. Johnny Depp lends his distinguishable voice and witty disposition to the main character, Rango, a chameleon and out-of-work actor. He realizes, after being thrown out of a moving car, that he is … Continue reading On-campus movie: Go see Rango
There are a lot of things I’ve learned in my time at Gustavus, most of which have nothing to do with the classes I’ve taken. Some things I learned in the first week, some things I learned yesterday. As a first-year, I struggled to find friends who treated me well. I was going to transfer, I was going to leave this institution and never look … Continue reading Gustavus actually
My last article as a Gustie arrives too soon for me. For you, who have either read or ignored me for the last two years, this article may be a sigh of relief; I certainly have not always been the most agreeable or friendly commentator. Even before that, I had a few snippy editorials published. I’m sure only a select few would care to remember. … Continue reading Cashing out at Gustavus
Sometimes I wonder: if actions speak louder than words, why the hell am I writing? I’ve asked myself this while writing papers for my English major, while writing (or trying to write) poetry, even when writing this column. Despite loving words, I still ask myself what makes my words any better than anyone else’s; what makes my words worthy to read? Who am I to … Continue reading Final suggestions
Anticipation is the worst. All of the planning, the hopes, the doubts, the worries—it’s more than exhausting. College, especially in the spring, is full of anticipation. Students are constantly in the mode of planning—they’re in thick with expectation for courses, for majors, for extracurriculars, for potential jobs. I think there is a misnomer among students and the older adults who no longer remember being 22—the … Continue reading No last words, just an overused ellipsis
As the school year winds down, I find myself suddenly a little sad by the prospect of graduation. We have had so many memories together, class of 2011, through good and bad, and you have been such a good friend to me these past three years. Go now if you must, but please stay in touch, and read this article carefully, because for many of … Continue reading Remembering seniors
I am writing to express my disappointment at the mental cognitions of Dimitri Diamanti. “Unenlightening?” Certainly. I want to be very clear. I am not angry, and I will not lower myself to petty insults. Mr. Diamanti is entitled to his opinions and that’s fine. But I wish to point out that Mr. Diamanti is writing somewhat like a horse pulls a wagon with blinkers … Continue reading Re: Sex: The unenlightening opinions of a young, straight male
After not qualifying for the NCAA Championships for the past two seasons, the Men’s Golf team earned an at-large bid to participate in the Championships at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C. from Tuesday, May 10 through Friday, May 13. Because of this, the team is the Gustavus Men’s Team of the Year. The Gusties recorded a first place finish, two second place finishes and … Continue reading Men’s team of the year: Golf
