As a Gustie grad now working in state politics, I see how lucky the community at Gustavus is to have a professor at our school serving in the Minnesota State Legislature. I have had the dual privilege of being taught by Professor Morrow at Gustavus and working for Representative Morrow in the state House. I have seen firsthand his dedication to the people he serves … Continue reading Terry Morrow
Dear Editor: I think hat I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree. In fact, unless the billboards fall I may never see a tree at all. -Ogden Nash The words of the poet Ogden Nash in 1950s were not meant as a joke. During that era the natural beauty of the American landscape was being eroded by the ugliness of signs … Continue reading Visual pollution
Election season is here—and so are negative political attacks. A recent letter writer launched an inaccurate attack against Terry Morrow, our state representative. He didn’t tell you that Terry voted against the download tax when it first came up. The amendment passed despite Terry’s opposition and became part of a 236-page tax bill. Another inaccuracy: Terry voted for the tuition tax deduction. Why did the … Continue reading Terry Morrow
Susan Kranz: I thank you for your wonderful article. Not only did I find it humorously insightful, it was also peppered with educational tidbits that are necessary for any young college woman these days. And that is LEGGINGS ARE NOT PANTS. I applaud your frankness and the all around general point of the article. Someone should get you a medal because you put in print … Continue reading Leggings are not pants
In place of taking cues from party labels, Terry Morrow’s Star Tribune column (“No Parties, Just Ideas,” November 15, 2009) asked citizens of our state to approach the 2010 election “based on the issues.” Doing so, he says, could allow us to focus upon the issues we face with a serious, sustained public discussion regarding the current mid-term election. This invitation to shift our attention … Continue reading Terry Morrow
I had the delight of seeing Gustavus billboards this summer in my hometown of Rochester, Minnesota. Seeing these signs made me want to get out of my car and take a picture next to the billboard and the Greenway gas station. After the school spirit wore off, I realized what the Gustavus sign actually said: “Make Your Life Count.” Wait a second. Did that sign … Continue reading Make Your Life Count
In response to The Weekly’s article about the renovation of the Lundgren House, we would like to offer another part of the story. For the 2009-2010 school year, we lived in Lundgren House as part of Residential Life’s ILS program. In the spring of 2010, we reapplied to live in the house after already being guaranteed the spot by Resiential Life. We were accepted into … Continue reading Prepare Ministries ILS House
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the students, faculty and administration who showed such overwhelming support for the 9/11 Never Forget Memorial last Friday. We had over 70 people help set up the flags and over 35 show up in the rain for the candlelight service. We will definitely continue to host this event in the future, as we have for years past. … Continue reading 9/11 Never Forget Memorial
Did you know one of your professors at Gustavus is a state legislator who supports taxes and fees aimed directly at Gustavus students and votes to make it harder for Gusties to get jobs after graduation? We all know it is very difficult for graduates of a college with a regional reputation to get hired by an employer from an area that can’t even pronounce … Continue reading State legislator
Have you ever wished there was a spot on campus where all of the students liked to hang out? A lounge-like space where you could grab a snack and relax in between classes? Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? Gustavus is missing this student lounge. Sure, we have the Evelyn Young Dining Room and the Courtyard Café, but neither of these spots provide the lounge-like feeling … Continue reading Student lounge
