I’m writing in regard to the opinion articles posted in last week’s publication about diversity. Lauren Casey’s article titled “The great poster debate” is deeply rooted in white privilege and ignorance. At the end of her article she states, “For those who disapprove with how Gustavus handles diversity, as harsh as it sounds, they didn’t force any student to come here and anyone is free … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (11/8/19)

In regard to Lauren Casey’s column about “The Great Poster Debate”: As an Asian American student of a college with a white dominant student body, I am angry. This column perpetuates the divide of US vs. THEM on campus. Not only is this column unfair and unjust, it also represents the lack of understanding on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The aspects she suggests these … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (11/8/19)

Parking on college campuses can be a huge issue, and here at Gustavus it has been an ongoing issue that needs to be solved. Personally, the parking situation at Gustavus has been anything but great from the four years I have been attending. Struggling to find parking each year has become the big trend and challenge on campus. It is almost like a mini celebration … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/18/19)

With the evolution of social media and access to creative outlets such as YouTube, there’s no doubt the makeup industry is booming with eager young adults looking for ways to express themselves or recommendations for quality products. Because of the global efforts surrounding recent brands who have taken a stand against animal testing the question of why some brands are continuing to harm innocent animals … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/18/19)

Minnesota’s minority population is rapidly growing. Since 2010, the black community has jumped 31 percent, the Hispanic population 20 percent and the Asian population 30 percent. The Gustavus student body will continue to diversify along with Minnesota. Now more than ever. minority professors and staff are a necessity in our diverse world. They are important not just in the places that encourage diversity, but also … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/18/19)

The College Republicans have every right to espouse their beliefs and views. Specifically, after the contentious Kavanaugh-Ford hearings, tensions on both sides of the political aisle have been at near-insurmountable levels and due process should be afforded to anyone who has been accused of any crime. Socialism and communism have been responsible for more than 100,000,000 deaths in the 20th century, so it is not … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/3/18)

Dear Gustavus Community, It has been in honor to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of this long standing publication for the past three years. At the end of my firstyear as photography editor, I was given a unique opportunity as an underclassman to apply for the Editorin-Chief position as almost all of the editorial board graduated that year. As my time at the paper and Gustavus … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (5/18/2018)

On the evening of May 1, the Day Course sponsored an event titled ‘Painting Palooza.’  The week prior, the event was advertised to the campus community through posters promising stress relief, free food, and ‘tons of paint.’  Along with flowers, the month of May brings final exams and papers, causing students across campus to be on edge.  About twenty students, along with myself thought an … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (5/04/2018)

Gustavus Adolphus College has wasted our money and lost my respect: it selected the band 3OH!3 to perform at the bi-yearly spring concert (May 4, 2018). My understanding is that the college chooses the bands to perform based on the values that Gustavus stands for. Then why would Gustavus invite 3OH!3 to perform here? While a student at Gustavus, I have witnessed the college standing … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (4/20/2018)