Emma Pufahl – Opinion Columnist Hello my fellow Gusties and welcome back to the (below) freezing Minnesota weather we all know and… love? We need to talk about a very important topic, that lies heavy on my mind, as well as the minds of many, many EAC members and various staff members. Composting. You might be saying to yourself, “What on earth is composting? How … Continue reading Walk the 15 extra steps to the compost

Gustavian Weekly Writer – Opinion Columnist I think that understanding how to perceive others’ nonverbal communication is imperative. What we wear, our stance, our facial expressions, and our movements are the initial impression we give to others. I believe the quote by Abraham Lincoln, who stated that, “Actions speak louder than words.” Although the content of our verbal communication is important, most of the meaningful … Continue reading Take self-care of yourself, Gusties

DeAnna Giles – Opinion Columnist Many people are getting sick and dying in America. We have been hit harder by the coronavirus than any other country in the world. As we approach the one year anniversary of the two week quarantine, COVID fatigue has become a problem amongst many and continues to diminish any hope for a normal future. One year later, people are tired of … Continue reading Are Gusties suffering from COVID fatigue?

Grace Worwa – Opinion Columnist Gusties are passionate about racial justice. The past few weeks there has been a rumor going around about the chemistry department and implicit bias training. There is more to the story than what is being spread student to student. However, given the gravity of this topic and the urgent need expressed by students to address issues of inequity not just on-campus, … Continue reading College students weigh in on Biden’s first ten days

Emma Putahl – Opinion Columnist I hope you all have stayed healthy since the fall. It is that wonderful time of year when it takes an hour to get your textbook from the Post Office and another thirty minutes to get the one lab manual you need from the Bookmark (a quick thank you to those who are working hard during this very busy and overwhelming … Continue reading Let’s make this “Lay-Low” period count

Gustavian Weekly Writer – Opinion Columnist With the Spring Semester beginning, it can be stressful adjusting to a new schedule. It can be difficult to fit time in for ourselves in our routines. I often find myself looking for ways to balance my schedule. It is important to set aside time for ourselves. Recently, I have set aside time to laugh, exercise, listen to music and … Continue reading Take self-care of yourself, Gusties

Just like so many of you, I am gearing up for the holiday season and looking forward to the end of the semester. This year has truly been something else, so I am looking forward to using the holiday season (for me it’s Christmas) as a way to put aside some of my worries and focus on giving back joy. While Christmas this year will … Continue reading Why 2020 should be a year of handmade gifts

2020 has been one for the books, and not in a good way. If anyone had told me that this year would turn out this way, there is no way I would have believed them. It feels like we’re living in a psychological horror movie some days. I do my best to find hope, but when hope fails, I turn to gratitude and I urge … Continue reading Thoughts on thankfulness

Hot take: I genuinely enjoy customer service. I love connecting and forming relationships with regulars, and being able to serve up their coffee with a smile. Throughout my years as part of the American workforce, I have worked several different jobs that all required me to provide quality customer service. My very first job was at an old-fashioned Dairy Queen knock-off (the kind where you … Continue reading Be nice to the darn barista