The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the opinions of The RecoRd, St. Benedict/St. John’s Student Newspaper. If you hate it, blame them. Friday, Nov. 9 Oregon Extension Study Away Info Session: Wallenberg Auditorium 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Oh, hell no. Last time I went to Oregon, four of my kids died due … Continue reading Calendar (11/9/12)
If you’re one of the 500 million people who use Twitter on a regular basis, then you know that this rapidly growing blogging service is now used not only for social networking, but for business and academic uses as well. Before you write-off Twitter as just another fad that hit the internet, take a look at how some teachers are using it to better their … Continue reading #Gustietweets
Why I can’t care about same-sex marriage When I decided on this article’s topic, I realized that it would offend the majority of people who read it. If you are one of those people, I sincerely apologize. Also, I urge you to develop thicker skin. This is a political article, and I find modern politics to be a source of incessant personal offense. Each time … Continue reading Food for thought
Dear antifeminists, this is what you sound like. Love, The Satirist Once upon a time, feminists fought for voting rights, and later, for career and educational privileges for women. These entitlements dragged women from their beloved stoves, fulfilling housework and darling children. The feminist movement: a cause run by hairy, bra-burning women that forced liberal, anti-family and unwanted “rights” onto women. The feminist movement was … Continue reading And so it goes
The not-so distant future I always tease with my friends that I can’t wait to be eighty. No more work, no more money issues . . . ten years of life expectancy. I’m honest when I say it would be nice to be an 80 year-old who’s worked his share and retired. At the same time, it’s horrifying to think of all the life that … Continue reading A tip from your bonny lass
God who? God is something that people talk about a lot. God has been used to proclaim truth to the masses and God has also been used by Sir Mix-A-lot when he said, “Oh, my, god. Becky, look at her butt.” It seems as though the definition of God is a bit flexible. God has been used in a religious context, in a political context, … Continue reading Cloudy with a chance of musing
…Conference Championships The Gustavus women’s Cross Country team had a strong race at the MIAC Conference Championships last Saturday, which were held at the Como Golf Course in Saint Paul. Heading into the meet the women were ranked fifth, but had a goal of attaining second in the Conference. The Gustie women outperformed their goal and won the title of Conference Champions for the second … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country wins…
The Gustavus men’s swim team is kicking off their season with a meet against Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. on Friday, Nov. 9. “They’ve been swimming for a month, and it is time to race. They are all very excited. Saint Olaf will be tough, but I think we have improved quite a bit. It is going to be some good racing,” Head Coach … Continue reading Men’s Swimming: a preview of success
This Saturday’s football game, against Concordia College marks the last game in a Gustavus uniform for the team’s 15 senior players. The Gustavus football team started out strong, winning its season opener against Simpson College 35-26. After some close losses to Augsburg and St. Olaf, the football team rebounded to take a commanding 37-0 victory over Hamline University. Sitting at an even 2-2 record going … Continue reading Seniors provide heartbeat of the Football team
While you read this article, do me a favor. Stand up. Although most students associate eating junk food and lack of exercise with poor health, extended periods of sitting are just as detrimental. According to Alexandra Sifferlin’s article, “Why Prolonged Sitting is Bad for Your Health,” adults who sit for 11 or more hours per day have a 40 percent increased risk of dying in … Continue reading Please stand up while reading
