What a wonderful world we live in. A world where people can enjoy the lovely creation that is pizza. A world where people can have any toppings they so choose. A world where there is no judgement for the kind of pizza you eat. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? The idea alone is so glorious, yet so incorrect for our current society. People judge harshly about … Continue reading Pineapple pizz-nah
First and foremost, I would like to lay a few key pieces of information about myself (that are very important to understanding my viewpoint) on the table: (1)I am and education major during the school year. (2) I am a camp counselor during the summer. When I think about both of those crucial parts of my personality, the first thing that comes to mind when … Continue reading Not all departments need internships
At Gustavus, we have many opportunities to study various subjects, languages, and cultures. Our study away program prides itself in how many different states and countries are offered for students to visit. Recently, within the political climate of the United States, Gustavus had decided to ban study away opportunities in Russia. This poorly made choice had many influences, with the claim that it was in … Continue reading Gustavus Russian program gets second chance
With the death toll and damage costs of Hurricane Florence continuing to rise, how each of us can help is on all our minds. Hurricane Florence was particularly bad due to its heavy rains and its slow speed over the Carolinas. But why have there been more dangerous and extreme hurricanes as of late? Many scientists would argue that the cause is climate change. Think … Continue reading Disasters leave impoverished in wake
How often do you compost? If you’ve ever tried, you probably know how difficult it can be on a college campus. It’s hard to find a compost bin nearly anywhere, and there are only a few near The Caf. However, not all the blame can be put on the administration itself. A lack of student investment has caused issues in expanding the composting program. Due … Continue reading Turning trash into soil
Last spring, as students were returning to campus from their J-Term break, many students, myself included, returned only to discover Gustavus had decided to unilaterally dissolve the Chinese department. The decision was founded upon financial constraints which “forced” the Gustavus administration to eliminate a program of study. At the time of the announcement, (which was never made in an official capacity to the Gustavus student … Continue reading Death of a department
Going off to college, the one phrase that cannot be escaped is “get involved.” That’s all I, and I am pretty sure the rest of the student body, heard as they started their first day as a Gustie. Many of us already know that being an over involved Gustie is a hobby itself here on the hill. It is hard not to walk through the … Continue reading Join the club
As the summer came to a bittersweet end, an array of minivans, trucks, and stuffed-to-the-brim Ford Focuses ascended to our campus. Students could be spotted moving anything from futons to suitcases packed with clothes into their brand new dorm room. This process ultimately ended with shirts soaked through with sweat and grumpy parents overheated from the lack of a key factor that is crucial for … Continue reading AC is too cool for school
With orientation coming to an end, on every First-year’s mind is the countless icebreakers and activities to get the class of 2022 ready for life here at Gustavus. While some will look back fondly on the four days of orientation spent with their Greeter, others- well, not so much. One particularly controversial event during orientation is the square dance. Some love it, and some hate … Continue reading Square dance tradition matters
It’s been a long day of moving in. You’re tired from lugging boxes up and down the stairs of Co-Ed and all you want is an ice-cold bottle of Dasani. However, lurking in that bottle is an intruder, microplastic. Microplastics are particles of plastic smaller than the eye can see and thinner than a strand of hair. A study done by the State University of … Continue reading War on bottled water
