Tarantino’s new film to put all other westerns back on the shelf

If you’re familiar with Quentin Tarantino’s work, then I’d be surprised if you haven’t already seen Django Unchained. If you are not familiar with him or his other films, I would advise you to get familiar with all of them immediately. His best works are: Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill: Volume I, Inglorious Basterds, and Reservoir Dogs. There. Disregard all homework and watch these films. Django … Continue reading Tarantino’s new film to put all other westerns back on the shelf

Earth Jam Revolution revs up for spring celebration

KGSM and the musical bar are hosting a revolution. It consists of nine hours of live musical entertainment, a concession stand, jugglers and a market place with painters, henna tattoo artist, jewelry vendors and a glass blowing demonstration. The Earth Jam Revolution with take place on April 27 beginning at noon in the Johns Family Courtyard or, in the case of bad weather, Lund Area. … Continue reading Earth Jam Revolution revs up for spring celebration

The write to think

You can’t handle my non-objective truth An interesting question has been eating at my mind lately. That is, how do we know what truth is? To answer this question, we must first examine the nature of distinguishing truth both subjectively and objectivily. Can the chicken exist without the egg? Can light exist without darkness? Can good exist without evil? For each of these questions, we cannot have … Continue reading The write to think

The Implication

Advertising your prayers This past Monday, April 15, was a close friend of mine’s birthday. We were looking forward to having cake and enjoying a nice meal. The Caf did not provide the environment. As I waited for my friends to arrive, the news incessantly blared the day’s great tragedy. Hoping to drown out my disgust, I unlocked my phone and opened up Facebook. Big … Continue reading The Implication

Letter to the Editor (4/19/13)

I found it ironic that in Kelsey Hering’s article about the laudable push towards gender-neutral housing at Gustavus, she reinforces stereotypes about both men and women. In the article’s sidebar, Hering lists one of the disadvantages of gender-neutral housing; “Men and women usually stand on the opposite sides of the spectrum in terms of cleanliness.” This single sentence sends the message that we should expect … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (4/19/13)

Junior Health Fitness majors to host Wellbeing Fair

For the second consecutive year, the Junior Health Fitness majors will be hosting a Wellbeing Fair, formerly known as the Chill Out and Wellbeing Fair, to educate the Gustavus community about the different dimensions of wellbeing. This year’s fair, titled Gusties Go Healthy, will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Lund Arena. There are nine dimensions of wellness … Continue reading Junior Health Fitness majors to host Wellbeing Fair