Raquel Vaughn- At first glance, you probably wouldn’t peg me as someone passionate about roads and sidewalks. You wouldn’t think that I have strong opinions about what roads are under construction and which way sidewalks go. But I am that person, and I have many feelings about roads. I’m from Fairmont, MN, a place that is city enough to have ridiculous potholes but small enough … Continue reading Road Rage
Sophia White and Grace LaTourelle- There is a need for students on the Gustavus campus to have better accessibility to food and cleaning/toiletry supplies. The cost of living for college students can quickly stack up, especially if students aren’t supported financially by another party. Many students work two to three jobs, both on-campus and off-campus. So, the Chaplain’s Office paired up with United Christian Ministries … Continue reading The Gustie Pantry: Letter to the Editor
Raquel Vaughn- Dear Complex, It’s not me, it’s you. These past couple of years have been great, but I just outgrew you. You’re a dorm with mostly Sophomore and Junior residents, and I’m a Senior. This relationship couldn’t go further. I needed something more at my pace. A place with air conditioning and a non-communal bathroom. A room with a sink and more floor space. … Continue reading A Love Letter to Plex
Raquel Vaughn- Welcome back, Gusties! If you are a returning student, you know the drill. To the incoming class, you’ve got a lot to learn. Congratulations on graduating high school and making it this far to the threshold of Gustavus Adolphus College; your new home for the next four years! Consider me your big sister, someone who can hold your hand through this big and … Continue reading Welcome Back, Gusties!
Houston McLaury- Welp, it’s the end of the semester, Gusties. Another spring has passed us by, and with that, a multitude of changes will roll through the halls of each building with new requirements, new classes, and new people to meet come the start of the Fall semester. Along with that change comes the departure of the 2024 graduating class, pursuing bigger and better things … Continue reading Fumbling finals (Web Exclusive)
Sophia White- There are so many variants of what a mother is or what a mother looks like, but one thing that is for sure is that those we view as mothers (biological or chosen) are the foundation of our lives. Mother’s Day has recently come and gone, but I think we should spend a little more time examining what moms mean to us and … Continue reading What mothers mean (Web Exclusive)
Raquel Vaughn- Summer is just around the corner. Soon enough, most of us will be finishing up our finals and heading home (or staying here) to work our summer jobs. For a lot of us, it’s hard to know whether or not those three months are considered some of the best times of the year or the worst, and all because of where we work. … Continue reading The joys of working in a daycare
Sophia White- Tina Belcher is the eldest child in the Belcher family from the animated American Sitcom, Bob’s Burgers. In the show, Tina is characterized by her many crushes that come out of nowhere, her ability to fantasize deeply to create worlds in her mind about nearly anything, and her general awkwardness towards social situations with her peers. She is incredibly relatable. That being said, … Continue reading Tina Belcher, Bob’s Burgers
Raquel Vaughn- Summer is the only time of year when I have the opportunity to watch as many movies as I want. It is also the one time of year when I romanticize my life and think all of these wonderful things will happen. In summer, anything can happen. At least, that’s what it seems like in every coming-of-age movie. The first one, which is … Continue reading The best summer movies
Jonas Doerr- Last month, the Student Senate passed a referendum and an amendment towards increasing the student activity fee on campus. While the proposed increase was only $10, the Student Senate should stop allowing organizations to waste money on free gifts and prizes before increasing this form of taxation on students. Currently, each student pays $200, which then goes to various organizations on campus. The … Continue reading Stop handing out free things
