Everyone remembers studying poetry in English, and the isolating feeling of not understanding what was going on. It seems as though everyone goes through the stage of having no idea what to make of poetry and skating through English class with online interpretations. Now, a group of students at Gustavus is attempting to use poetry in a different way: to bring students of different backgrounds, … Continue reading Poetry Around The World
Weather and Climate Why did you choose that class? Sounded fun, good way to get a Gen Ed out of the way Who taught it? Jeff La Frenierre What made the class enjoyable? Jeff La Frennierre, enjoyable labs, good atmosphere Would you recommend this class to other students? Yes. Great prof, almost made me rethink my major in Psy/Phi, I can say I learned a … Continue reading Best Extracurricular Classes
The No. 7 ranked Gustavus Men’s Tennis team defeated Bethel and Augustana as well as the No. 9 ranked Washington University-St. Louis, improving their record to 13-5 overall and 4-0 in the MIAC. Against a tough singles lineup from Washington University, the Gusties managed two wins from Junior Chase Johnson and Senior Tommy Entwistle who pulled off a three set win after losing 2-6 in … Continue reading Men’s Tennis competes in California: Gusties improve to 15-8 overall and 4-0 in MIAC play
While the Master’s were in full swing at Augusta National, the Gustavus Men’s Golf team hit the links to kick off their 2018 spring season. The Gusties traveled to Bloomington, Illinois to compete in the Illinois Wesleyan Invite. Although the temperature was just above freezing, the Gusties still managed to shoot low scores and ended up with a third place finish. “It was really cold … Continue reading Men’s Golf begins spring competition: Gusties place third out of 15 teams at Illinois Wesleyan Invite
For the second year in a row, the President of the United States has proposed the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts. Even though the NEA’s $150 million a year budget is but a tiny fraction of the federal budget, it has been under constant fire from many politicians ever since it was established 50 years ago as one of Lyndon Johnson’s many … Continue reading An education without the arts is incomplete
This year’s Minnesota winter has dragged on and on, and still continues although spring has already (officially) started. This year the cold weather and gusts of wind (it tends to be pretty Gustie up on the hill) kept me in my apartment for as long as possible. When the temperatures finally were no longer in the negative numbers, I jumped for joy. Dressed in my … Continue reading The long awaited Minnesota spring
It’s uncanny how many people assume I’m a fan of the Big Bang Theory when they learn how much of a fangirl I am. Even more interesting is their surprise when I tell them the exact opposite is actually true. A show focusing on characters sharing my interests and level of discomfort in new social situations would seem to be right up my alley. But, … Continue reading Exposing “nerdy misogyny” in television
According to an article from the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School, only 11 percent of American college students sleep well. Forty percent feel well rested only two days a week. Sleep deprivation is a major problem for college students across the country. As we know, it’s recommended to get eight hours of sleep each night, especially since sleep affects the brain’s ability … Continue reading A Guide to Napping
