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
Kaylene Kerber – Opinions Writer There probably isn’t much I can say about Community and Rick and Morty that hasn’t been said before. The differences between these shows aren’t hard to come by; There is very little overlap between their messages, mediums, and fan bases. Except the fact that they were created by the same man: Dan Harmon. Community inspires in unconventional ways. The characters … Continue reading The comforts of Community versus the chaos of Rick and Morty
David Eide – Opinions Writer Returning students this year will have noticed major changes when it comes to how we receive our textbooks for courses. For new Gusties who never used the original system, previously Gusties purchased individual textbooks directly from the Book Mark. Now, Gusties pay a lump sum based on the number of credits and receive all their books from Slingshot. I’ve heard … Continue reading So what’s the deal with Slingshot anyways?
Jonas Doerr – Opinions Writer There was a lot on the table Tuesday evening. Or maybe I should say, there was a lot on the tables. An overwhelming amount on the tables. Organizations covered dozens of tables in front of the campus center with their various poster boards and stockpiles of candy, trying to persuade new and old Gusties to pick up a new activity. … Continue reading Is involvement fair?
Kaylene Kerber – Opinion Columnist To complain about a song that was released 33 years ago seems irrelevant, but when one of your favorite artists is recognized for some of their less interesting works, you can’t sit back in silence. Additionally I wasn’t an opinion writer 33 years ago, but I am given the opportunity now. I believe that the worst Billy Joel song is … Continue reading “We Didn’t Start the Fire” is a joke
David Eide – Opinion Columnist As the semester gets rolling, I’ve found myself thinking about all of the fun places that I could potentially visit when I want to get off campus for a change. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate all the neat places on campus to spend time, but the campus isn’t very big and at a certain point I just need to … Continue reading The best spots in St. Peter
Jonas Doerr – Opinion Columnist ‘Tis the season when Gusties start to wonder, “how can I cover these naked walls?” The unclad white plaster starts to create anxiety in the Caf-filled stomachs of some students, while other students think “why bother?” Hamlet asked, “to be or not to be?” but far more important than the question of whether to live is the question of whether … Continue reading You don’t know how to decorate your room
Jonas Doerr – Opinions Writer Fire is hot, water is wet, and Gusties shine. It’s one of the undeniable facts of life. There’s a song written about it, in fact – the Gustie Rouser, which you are probably familiar with. “Gusties will shine tonight,” the famous lyrics go. But is it really true? During the summer, when Gusties are far from St. Peter, do they … Continue reading Do Gusties shine during summer?
