Staff Writer- Bao Vu Over this past weekend, Valentine’s Day came and went, but the Season of Love is still upon us. To continue to embrace your inner romantic, grab your pen and paper—we’re going to learn about Valentine’s traditions around the world.  England: The British believe that on Valentine’s Day, birds find their mates. Thanks to the poet Geoffrey Chaucer, this belief has become … Continue reading How the Season of Love is Celebrated Around the World

Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita If you owned a Nintendo 3DS as a child, you may be familiar with a wacky game called Tomodachi Life. Released in the United States back in 2014, it’s a game where you create and manage your own characters (referred to as Miis) on a small island, and essentially watch them interact with one another in silly and unexpected ways. For … Continue reading Tomadachi Life: Living the Dream Will be the Best Nintendo Game of the Year

Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Watching the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina has been an absolute joy. The winter Olympics always remind me of underrated and underhyped sports. I mean, who doesn’t love watching people slide on ice or snow? However, often I hear a voice in the back of my head. The same voice I frequently hear at the modern art museum. It shares … Continue reading Unique Olympic Sports to Not Try at Home

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp There was quite an effort last week by the faculty of Gustavus pushing for attendance at what was called the “Community-wide Strategic Planning Event”. Perhaps you noticed the Google Calendar invite, the slew of emails, or the altered schedule and were a little confused by all the hubbub.  I myself was confused, but also a little curious. What could possibly be … Continue reading Gustavus Addresses Changes at Community-Wide Strategic Planning Event

Staff Writer- Bao Vu Anna Brandt Well, it’s been quite a while since the last time I sat down to write a real article. If you all remember, last semester, I wrote an article about tea and made a promise about part two. It’s time to fulfill that promise.  Tea has long been a beloved beverage. Originating in China, over thousands of years, it has … Continue reading Reviewing Tea Ceremonies in Other Countries

Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita Hailey Mueller It’s that time of the year again…the holiday that you love, dread, or ignore is sneaking up on you: good ol’ Valentine’s Day. For some, this might be a day to spend time with that special someone or with a group of friends; for others, it might be a day that you spend by yourself. Whatever way you choose … Continue reading The Five Best Films to Watch for the Valentine’s Day Season

Opinion Editor- Soph White Katie Thomas Welcome to your favorite show: Soph’s Fidget Fair! This is the show (or article) where we talk about fidgets, give them ratings, and discuss whether they are for you or not. Today, I hope to entice you into the possibility of trying a fidget out for yourself and, by doing so, aiding the rest of us in destigmatizing the … Continue reading Three Fidgets You Should Consider Buying Yourself

Staff Writer- Emily Anderson As the applications for housing are quickly approaching, it’s time to think about where to live next year. While I am personally challenged in my decision-making skills, I have put together a simple guide to give you some insight on where to live next year!  Based (of course) on Goldfish flavors!  Colors – Pittman Located conveniently across the street from the … Continue reading What Goldfish Flavor is your On-Campus Housing?

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp So, it’s cold. Really cold. Like so cold your eyes start watering, and then the tears freeze on your face.  It’s hard to find things to be joyful about when the weather seems to have a frozen heart. It probably goes without saying (even though I’m going to say it anyway) that the fact that we’re only three weeks into the … Continue reading Better Things to do in the Bitter Cold