In shaping a teeming and generally senseless group of people into something resembling a society, empathy is probably the most important social adhesive. It is, for our purposes, the ability to discern and understand the feelings of others. It is a direct symptom of a kind of internal language to which most humans are naturally privy. As a result, it is a concept most strongly … Continue reading Empathy?! I’ll show you Empathy.
Even with the little thaw we’ve experienced this past week, I still need plenty of insulation to be comfortable outdoors. I’m not a warm-bodied person (although I was when I was younger, but that was when I was also much heavier … I mean, when I had more natural insulation) and frequently get cold—not just outside, but basically everywhere from drafty classrooms to my own … Continue reading Living an insulated life
The college campus shouldn’t be a place where holders of state-issued carry permits should have to feel like their safety and well-being are at risk; instead, these persons ought to be allowed the same measure of personal protection on college campuses that they practice virtually everywhere else. Since the mission of the Department of Campus Safety at Gustavus “is to provide the safest environment possible … Continue reading Weapons on campus
Last season, the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams had tremendous success at the MIAC Championships with the women winning the MIAC title and the men falling just short and finishing runner-up by merely eight points. Both teams will look to build on their solid seasons this year and win MIAC titles this weekend. The men will contend for their first MIAC Championship since … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving teams look to contend at MIAC Championships
Back in 1976, Julius Irving won the ABA All-Star Game Dunk Contest, the first professional competition of its kind. The same year the dunk was legalized in NCAA basketball. These two events collectively shaped basketball into the explosive and exciting sport it is today. The NBA will celebrate its 60th anniversary of All Star Weekend this year at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, highlighted … Continue reading NBA Dunk Contest: Above the rim
The Gustavus Women’s Tennis team is back on the court and set to defend its MIAC regular season title for a remarkable 18th consecutive year. Coming off a season that saw the Gusties finish 33-11, this year’s squad looks to continue its winning ways. The Gusties open the MIAC regular season next Saturday with home matchups against Hamline and St. Benedict. “It feels great to … Continue reading Women’s Tennis: Holding at love
Tuesday, Feb. 8 Campus Safety responded to a drug violation at Sorensen Hall. Friday, Feb. 11 A Campus Safety Officer responded to the Campus Center to take a report for a medical assist. Two Gustavus students were cited for underage consumption at the Dive. Saturday, Feb. 12 A non-Gustavus student was cited for underage consumption at the Dive. A student reported damage to College property … Continue reading Feb. 8 – Feb. 13 Safety Report
The Weekly is currently looking for a new distribution manager and new writers. As a Distribution Manager, you will serve as the key person who delivers The Weekly to campus each week. You will travel to our printing supplier, and put the paper on the distribution racks. You will be the first to see The Weekly in print each week! As a Staff Writer, you … Continue reading Looking for a job?
