Tegan Hirman – Opinion Columnist One common theme I have noticed here on campus is that not many of us know how to take notes “effectively”. In high school, I had a basic understanding of what it meant to keep notes. Bullet points, highlighters, and sticky notes were your best friend. Not much has changed in college except for the amount of material. I find myself spending … Continue reading Effective way to write notes in college
Jonas Doerr – Opinion Columnist Hey, what’s your major?” A common question, I’ll grant. One that’s rather easy to ask as well since we’re all in college. But also a TERRIBLE question. Why? What could be wrong with such an innocent question? No one has ever died from asking someone’s major. Well, one’s social life might. See, there is a place and time to ask … Continue reading Don’t ask me my major
Alma Jorgenson – Opinion Columnist Joining The Weekly was one of the best things I have done during my time at Gustavus. It is my opinion that writing for a college newspaper is one of the most impactful things that a college student can do. One thing I tell my writers over and over is that the administration actually reads the paper, sometimes even writing a … Continue reading 100 years of student lead change
Tegan Hirman – Opinion Columnist I took a gap year. That’s right, I decided to wait a year for COVID to calm down and then start school again. I am not sure any of us really knew what to expect when going to college during a pandemic. I certainly didn’t, and I was terrified at the prospect. Long story short, I graduated high school right when … Continue reading College like expectations as a COVID high school
Clare Greeman – In-House Toy Expert It’s a pillow, it’s a pet, it’s the best man-made innovation of the century. What can you say about Pillow Pets that hasn’t already been said? They’re cuddly, cute, and they come in all different sizes, shapes, and creeds. I think all of us (normal) kids remember seeing the Pillow Pet ads on TV. They would interrupt a block of … Continue reading Why pillow pets are better than squishmallows
Emma Putahl – Opinion Columnist We desperately need to talk about what is and isn’t recyclable. The “golden rule” for recycling is ‘when in doubt, toss it out.’ I would much rather see recyclable goods in a trash can than trash in the recycling bin. When trash or contaminated goods that seem like they are recyclable (looking at you, greasy pizza box) ends up in the … Continue reading When in doubt, toss it out
Tori Smith – Opinion Columnist Over the weekend I visited the Rock Bend Folk Festival held in Minnesota Square Park right down the hill from Gustavus. The festival included live music, food, and an arts and crafts fair. Not expecting to see much from a small-town festival, I was blown away by the amount of talent on display. The music, for one, was incredible and lively. … Continue reading Don’t be boring: Support local art
Teagan Hirman – Opinion Columnist Before you turn the page, pause and breathe. Take a moment out of your busy day to think about the question I am about to ask you. When was the last time you took care of your mental health? Now, let me ask you this, when was the last time you went and saw your GP, your dentist, the eye doctor, … Continue reading A holistic approach to mental health
Tori Smith – Opinion Columnist After the third or fourth year on a residential campus, Gustavus students become pretty familiar with dorm living. As a senior myself I would consider myself an expert. My three years of dorm experience have given me the opportunity to share with others who may be new to this type of living arrangement. One of the biggest challenge’s students face in … Continue reading College dorm room essentials
Emily Seppelt – Opinion Columnist As we reach the end of our first week of class, I am sure you are looking towards the weekend for things to distract you from your growing pile of homework. While there are many options for entertainment on campus, there are also a ton of great options both right here in Saint Peter and outside Mankato to satisfy your thirst … Continue reading Discovering Saint Peter
