Far too often adults question me about my passions, and current intentions of pursuing them in college. We’ve all been there. As a college student I feel pressured to not only know how I dream of spending the rest of my life, but also articulate my intentions of how to achieve my success. But, the phrase “pursuing your true passions” has begun to sound like … Continue reading ‘Make your life count’ shouldn’t be a cliché
Fifteen minutes ago, I applied for my absentee ballet. The process was simple, short, and only required the state government’s website and some basic information. In November, I cast my vote not only for the next president but also for the decision makers of both my state and my hometown. I am excited to vote in this election, not only because voting is important, but … Continue reading The last election you’ll ever vote in
I argue that we as a College that advocates for community, justice, service, and faith, a college that holds programs like I Am, We Are (IAWA) that advocate for social justice, and a college that became the first fair trade school in Minnesota, release a statement on an issue that the school will face or has faced. If the school released a statement on a … Continue reading Gustavus needs to stand up for social justice
Video games, specifically console games, have been a large part of modern culture since the introduction of the Atari in 1977. For almost forty years, video games have been ingrained into daily life, and have advanced so far as to have become a medium for cultural, artistic, and even political expression. They can be accessed at home via a computer or console, or on the … Continue reading Video games aren’t all bad
What does it take to be the very best, like no one ever was? For some that means excelling in their classes, rising to the top on graduation day. For others it means being exceptional in athletics, leading their team to victories at State, Regionals, and maybe even Nationals. For one growing group of individuals however, to be the best means something entirely different, it … Continue reading The ups and downs of Pokemon Go
O n Saturday, Sept. 17 a man dressed as a security officer injured several people at the local mall in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The stabbings happened in several places throughout the mall, including in stores and in common areas. The chief of police identified the man as Dahir Adan, whom had three previous encounters with police. The Chief of Police, Blair Anderson, described the man … Continue reading Act of violence hits too close to home
Ask any college student in the United States how they are paying for school, and student loans are likely to come up as a source of funding. The average debt of graduating seniors from four-year colleges was $37,172 in 2016, and the amount of debt students owe has been rising. This upward trend has people concerned, and rightly so, about the cost of a college … Continue reading Adding to the conversation on student debt
Everyday there are countless children who end up on the streets of America. Many are considered runaways, while others simply suffer from very unfortunate circumstances. Half of these children are by themselves, and the others with parents or a guardian of some kind. Those without adults are runaways or orphans, but in either case, they are in the foster system, meaning the state government has … Continue reading Foster care living must stay temporary
It’s hard being Hmong. Honestly, I used to hate it and sometimes I still do. I didn’t understand why I was born as a Hmong female and why I had to follow certain traditions. I thought I was living in a country that’s known for its independence, freedom, and (growing) equality, but then I came to realize that, yes I do live in that country, … Continue reading Re-evaluating what it means to be Hmong
Car upon car line the streets of St. Peter and Gustavus as move-in day commences and the fall semester of 2016 gets underway. For many students, however, this is a period of great stress. The reason for this being they have one day to move in and get settled in their new dorms and apartments before the rigor of class work begins. The first-years are … Continue reading Move-in weekend doesn’t have to be difficult
