Author: Thanh Binh Pham

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor (10/14/2016)

On October 7, 2016, The Gustavian Weekly published “Faculty conclude vote in favor of commencement changes.” Since the Chaplains’ Office was repeatedly mentioned in the article, we are compelled to share our account of several inaccuracies surrounding the reported process and decision to move commencement from Sunday to Saturday. In specifics, The Gustavian Weekly published the following statements: • [The Chaplains’ Office has been] “one … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/14/2016)

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Variety

Saxophonist Donnie Norton and Pianist Esther Wang team up for Faculty Recital

For students involved in music lessons on the Gustavus campus, concert attendance is a vital part of understanding, gaining new insight, and appreciating music on a deeper level. Each semester, there are around five or six concerts that feature Gustavus faculty members from the music department held on-campus for students, staff, and the Gustavus community to attend. Some of these recitals or concerts are larger … Continue reading Saxophonist Donnie Norton and Pianist Esther Wang team up for Faculty Recital

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Variety

Trio drums up a love for Minnesota wilderness

Four incredible talents have come together to present a new and creative piece of music to the Gustavus and St. Peter communities. Bob Adney, Eric Barsness, and Paul Hill of the rumbling and rolling Minnesota Percussion Trio team up with composer and Gustie grad Katherine Bergman to present Land of Cloud-Tinted Water, a fresh work that seeks to explore five different locations in Minnesota’s diverse … Continue reading Trio drums up a love for Minnesota wilderness

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Opinion

Cartoons deserve a place in the classroom

The transmission of lessons throughout time has changed dramatically, beginning with the ancient Socratic method and the phrase ‘question everything’, to the modern use of technology in the classroom. The methods that are used today are diverse and eclectic, fitting often to the teaching style of the professor or instructor, or to the specific needs of the student. Yet there is a form of media … Continue reading Cartoons deserve a place in the classroom

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Variety

Bad Moms isn’t bad, but not great

The comedic writing/directing duo of Jon Lucas and Scott Moore looked to be one of those one-hit wonders when it came to filmmaking. Granted, comedy is no easy genre to excel in, but most of their projects have been mediocre in terms of the critics and box office with the sole exception of the first Hangover film, one of the highest grossing R-rated comedies ever … Continue reading Bad Moms isn’t bad, but not great

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Ellyn Adelmann

Ellyn Adelmann is a Junior at Gustavus, a devout Christian, a soccer player, a Gustie Buddy, a future sports psychologist, and has also been speaking Spanish as a non-native for more than 5 years. It seems like a lot to be Ellyn Adelmann, but, as she’ll tell you, this is actually pretty tame. “As a freshman, I was your typical Gustie. I was overinvolved and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Ellyn Adelmann

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Opinion

No matter your political standpoint, assualt should not be defended

On September 26, a girl was assaulted in the caf while going to watch the presidential debate with her fellow republicans. This was because she was wearing a hat that had the slogan “Make America great again” written on it. Allegedly no physical contact was made, however Minnesota Stature 609.224 states that “anyone who commits an act with intent to cause fear in another of … Continue reading No matter your political standpoint, assualt should not be defended

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Opinion

America’s undeniable double standard

The first presidential debate happened this week. I could write one thousand articles about everything that was said or done by the candidates, but I’m going to focus on the point of greatest personal relevance to myself. The double standard here is that Trump can look however he wants and still be in the running for President, while Clinton’s, and every professional woman’s, appearance is … Continue reading America’s undeniable double standard

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Opinion

Political polarization will never get anything done

It was September 26th, 1960, and over seventy million Americans had their faces glued to their black and white television sets. When the program began and the lights came on, a little known senator from Massachusetts and a former senator and representative from California suddenly appeared. John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon engaged in the first televised debate in American history, and people from around … Continue reading Political polarization will never get anything done

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