After observing foot traffic on campus in recent weeks, I wish to submit a modest proposal. The powers-that-be should consider paving all of Eckman Mall and the east end of the West Mall. Many pedestrians seem to have adopted the simple geometric axiom to plan their itineraries across campus  – “The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.” I suspect that very soon … Continue reading RE: Pavement of Malls

I am writing in response to an article published in the Oct. 7 issue of the Gustavian Weekly. I know this is belated, but I find the issue still pertinent. I took great issue with Drew Ajer’s article “Why Gustavus Hates Conservatives.” Now, to be clear, I am not a Republican. I do hold some right wing views but by and large I am more … Continue reading RE: Why Gustavus Hates Conservatives

I write this letter as a straight woman, as an ally and as a Christian. During Coming Out Week this year I, like the writers of last week’s letter to the editor, was often reminded of the anniversary of the Bible reference rock painting. I remember this event with a mixture of despondency toward what I considered to be a hateful act indeed and reverence … Continue reading RE: Rock Painting of 2010

Every 2 years, CAB puts on a “big” concert, featuring a famous musical act as voted on by students.  Recently, I have lost faith in Gustavus’s view on musical acts.  I define a musical act as “a person or group who can play, perform, or sing and utilize talent and work ethic.”  I lose respect for acts that perform with an audio track, usually consisting … Continue reading RE: Big Concert

This year’s Coming Out Week reminded us that we had passed the one-year anniversary of the infamous rock-painting. For those who don’t remember, the rock outside Old Main, which had been painted to advertise Coming Out Week, was later repainted black with a Bible reference that condemns homosexuality (Romans 1:27). While we do not agree with the methods in which this was carried out, the … Continue reading RE: Tolerance

With the upcoming Coming Out Week, I wish to convey why we should celebrate homosexual and bisexual relationships. Now many of us have been told that we should be “tolerant” and “open-minded” about lifestyles different from our own. We have been told not to judge others simply because they are different. The main problem with this moral relativist stance is that it fails to grasp … Continue reading Letter to the Editor RE: Coming Out Week

For better or worse, Gustavus has two traditional greeting ceremonies. First-years are greeted, both officially and unofficially, by two simultaneous traditions that go back decades. One group, the Gustie Greeters, is nothing short of general college-authorized insanity. The Greeters have been orienting new Gusties for decades and they do a damn fine job of it. The other group, however—the College Ave party-goers and sign-bearers mentioned … Continue reading Letter to the Editor

I am writing to express my disappointment at the mental cognitions of Dimitri Diamanti. “Unenlightening?” Certainly. I want to be very clear. I am not angry, and I will not lower myself to petty insults. Mr. Diamanti is entitled to his opinions and that’s fine. But I wish to point out that Mr. Diamanti is writing somewhat like a horse pulls a wagon with blinkers … Continue reading Re: Sex: The unenlightening opinions of a young, straight male

In his column last week, Jacob Lundborg pointed out an unpopular truth: Fair Trade products earn more for corporations than workers and perpetuate the myth that developing countries are in need of rescue by “whites in shining armor.” Interestingly enough, CAB is offering money from our student activity fees as a subsidy for students to buy two pair of expensive canvas shoes and send one … Continue reading Re: In which our hero voices an unpopular opinion

Mr. Legeros has yet again written a dud of a column.  Instead of being so critical of the FCA for their upcoming event “Can we be good without God?” how about giving them some credit for organizing this event?  It doesn’t matter if they are sponsoring the event and participating in it and “yes and no” questions are very prevalent in everyday life (so yes … Continue reading Re: Can we have Good without God?