David Eide – Opinions Columnist It appears that fall is finally in the air. There is a chill in the wind, trees are beginning to adopt shades of yellow and red, and I’m seeing more and more pumpkins. Naturally, this has me very excited since fall is probably my favorite season, which is saying a lot. While I admire the stillness and stark vistas … Continue reading Falling in love with fall
Kaylene Kerber – Opinions Columnist What do you do when you find yourself lost in the great American Midwest in the middle of a corn maze with nothing but your heart and love of corn mazes to guide you? Many state that putting your right hand on the corn maze wall is an effective way to get out, as it is all one connected tunnel … Continue reading What to do when you are lost in a corn maze
Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist Life could be better if we stepped on sidewalk cracks. It’s a common superstition that if a person steps on the crack between two sidewalk slabs, something bad will happen. Many people don’t even believe the superstition, but still avoid stepping on the cracks anyways. Yet they are missing out on a multitude of opportunities to step up their game. … Continue reading Not stepping on cracks is holding you back
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
