David Eide – Opinions Columnist Just recently, I found myself in the back section of the Book Mark, where all the textbooks are kept and which was briefly open for public view and perusal during the Nobel Conference.  Befitting a liberal arts college, I noticed a lot of classical texts: Plato’s Republic, the Aeneid, the Odyssey, you know, the stuff you would expect to see … Continue reading Time, literature’s greatest enemy

Clare Greeman  Kevin Smith’s 1994 slacker comedy Clerks was an immediate cult favorite. The film, which was shot in 21 days and was made for just under $28,000, perfectly encapsulates the ennui and disillusionment of being an aimless 20-year-old stuck in a dead end job. At the time of first watching it, I was years away from both my aimless 20-year-old status and from my … Continue reading Kevin Smith: time to silence Bob

Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist Are you sadder because of the apps on your phone? The easy answer would be no. Otherwise, why would we keep them? They help us stay connected with each other, they keep us in the loop, and they entertain us. Even one of my professors is often talking about how he loves certain cute goat videos on Tik Tok. Even … Continue reading Does social media make us sad?

Kaylene Kerber – Opinions Columnist Look out astrology! There is a new way to distinguish the characteristics of one’s personality. Just take a look at whatever writing utensil a person happens to use to express their inner thoughts with. As an undergraduate Psychology student, I have unwarranted confidence that I know perceive people better than they know. Therefore there is no one more qualified to … Continue reading What does your writing utensil say about you?

David Eide – Opinions Columnist I’ve always been fascinated by the Nobel Conference. It’s such a major event that is entirely unique to Gustavus.  It encourages us to look at the major scientific topics of our day and consider them from multiple distinct angles while bringing together a number of experts who all have something interesting to say.  On a broader level, I think the … Continue reading A look back at Nobel Conference

Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist Take a stroll around campus and you’ll find more nudity than in a birth center. All over campus, statues abound, many by the great sculptor Paul Granling. They are gorgeous; perhaps a little too gorgeous. Most of the statues are not wearing a scrap of clothing. Some might make the case that this is how art has always been. Legendary … Continue reading Naked statues misrepresent Gustavus

Kaylene Kerber – Opinions Columnist The quality of a seat can make or break a student’s ability to focus on a lecture. Your grade is totally dependent on the quality of your sitting within a classroom and you can quote me on that. In order to judge the majority of the classroom chairs I created five categories which include mobility, comfort, aesthetic, functionality and back-crackability. … Continue reading The best seats in the house

David Eide – Opinions Columnist Since the fall sports season is finally starting to kick into high gear, I’ve been thinking a bit about the role sports play in higher education.  I’ve come to realize that sports are such an ingrained part of the college experience these days that we never actually stop to think about how they got that way or what role they’re … Continue reading What’s the deal with college sports?

Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist  One of the most charming people at Gustavus is Assistant Director of Campus Activities Garrett Meier. You may have experienced his dashing smile and impeccable manners at a CAB event around campus or at the Involvement Fair. If not, you’re probably dying to know: “How can I meet this fantastic faculty?” Look no further than Cribbage in the Gustie Den. … Continue reading Garrett Wants to Skunk You And You Should Let Him

Jacob Engdahl – Opinions Columnist “Cyberpunk,” also called “Cyberpunk 2020,” is a seminal 1989 tabletop RPG that redefined the grim, dystopian, countercultural genre for which it is named. 31 years later, video game developer CD Projekt Red, riding a wave of Cyberpunk revivalism, revamped the original games into the ambitious yet imperfect Video Game “Cyberpunk 2077”. And now, 2 years later, Japanese Anime company Studio … Continue reading Cyberpunk: Edgerunners review