The hype around pumpkin spice

Welcome to the season of pumpkin flavored everything. Of course, this welcome is a bit late as we are well into the excitement, with more and more pumpkin related things continuing to pop up. Pumpkin candles, cakes, candy, pie, decorations, and, of course, the famous pumpkin spice latte.   Now, everyone loves a good seasonal drink. You can swoon over the cute, heart shaped things … Continue reading The hype around pumpkin spice

Some organizations host trick-or-treating for local children.

No tricks, just a lot of treats

It’s that time of year yet again. Leaves are changing colors, classes are in full swing, there are tons of spooky decorations all over campus, and a lot of people are preparing themselves for any and all Halloween celebrations. The spooky season is upon us, and like every year, there are many people who are filled with a lot more Halloween spirit and excitement than … Continue reading No tricks, just a lot of treats

Advice for the floundering first-year

Dear first-years, I hope your first month of college went well and that your transition here has been smooth. I know this has been a big life-changing experience for you, but you are absolutely killing it so far. Keep working hard, and you will succeed. But I’m not writing just to encourage you, I also want to talk about something that’s maybe not so nice: … Continue reading Advice for the floundering first-year

It’s time to start believing survivors

Notice: This article discusses themes such as sexual assault and harassment.  It has been a tense few weeks. If the Kavanagh confirmation hearings weren’t stressful enough for everyone, our campus was struck with fights and stress due to the College Republican’s homecoming window.  The fact that people on our own campus and within our community would write such extreme and problematic messages in the caf … Continue reading It’s time to start believing survivors

Social media and technology have limited our ability to communicate with each other.

Not-so-social social media

Technology and social media are great ways to connect with people, share stories, moments, and memories. While it may help connect us with those far away much easier and faster, technology has transformed the way we communicate with each other in person, and not in a good way. The increase in use of technology through platforms such as email, Facebook, Instagram, and twitter make it … Continue reading Not-so-social social media

Greek life new member education night brought several to Alumni Hall.

Greek life: more than a stereotype

When the words “fraternity” and “sorority” are brought up, it is common to automatically picture a bunch of guys wearing boat shoes with perfectly parted hair, or a pack of sorority girls squatting the day away. This stereotype has been building for ages through movies and social media, oftentimes putting a bad taste in people’s mouths about Greek life. While some sororities and fraternities strive … Continue reading Greek life: more than a stereotype

The International Festival shows diversity on Gustavus’ campus each year.

Representation still matters

Looking around GAC, anyone can see that Gustavus is not exactly the most diverse college campus. With the Emmy’s just behind us, all over the news are reports about the award ceremony’s diversity, or better said, lack of diversity again this year. But how important is representation in the media anyways? It turns out, representation is much more important than many people might think. When … Continue reading Representation still matters