Staff Writer- Mary Athorp As I sit here trying to type this article on this sunny Nobel Conference Tuesday, I find it a little silly to talk about thrifting. All of these scholars from all over the nation—the world, really, are filling our campus with tons of extremely academic findings and astonishing information. How am I supposed to write an article about thrifting (although it … Continue reading Thrifting: The Sugar Coating our Identity
Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita Since joining The Gustavian Weekly, I’ve brainstormed sneaky ways to talk about old Hollywood films—my ultimate, favorite subject—and what better way to do this than to talk about a film that I recently watched: Mr Smith Goes To Washington. Of course, I’m not talking about this film just because it’s an old Hollywood film; I am talking about this film in … Continue reading Mr. Smith Goes To Washington: The Most Relevant Film of The Decade
Staff Writer- Lexi Thomas Taylor Swift just dropped her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, and I listened to it. I’m here to give my honest opinion on whether it is a bop or a flop! Taylor Swift’s new album was highly anticipated and awaited by fans, but as I checked my phone the morning after the album was released, I saw multiple people … Continue reading Student Review of “The Life of a Showgirl” Album
Staff Writer- Lexi Thomas When going into college, everybody expects that it will be challenging and it’s a change, but when getting to college and participating in classes, clubs, sports, on top of the workload, it’s just so hard to manage at times. Even for upperclassmen, it can be hard to get a routine in and know when to study and when to take a … Continue reading First Couple Weeks From an Expert First Year
Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita It’s that time of the year again! The colorful leaves are falling to the ground; the pumpkins are lining up outside the grocery stores; the air is cool to the touch (at least, that’s how it should be). In the month of October, what better way to enjoy the spooky, pumpkin-scented season than to immerse yourself in some fun films!However, if … Continue reading The Best Films to Watch This October Season
Staff Writer- Bao Vu Look up. The vast expanse above us, the sky, has done more than just inspire poets and artists; it has fundamentally shaped the very way we speak and express our deepest emotions. Across cultures and continents, the language of the sky is woven into the fabric of our daily communication, revealing a profound and universal connection to the natural world. In … Continue reading Living Under the Same Sky with Different Languages
Opinion Editor- Soph White Okay. Here me out. Most people, at one point in their lives, often in childhood, could have been labeled “the milk kid” or “the water kid.” There are only those two options and no in-between. You either drank an obscene amount of milk to make your bones big and strong, or you drank water to stay hydrated and generally healthy. I … Continue reading The Milk Kid vs. The Water Kid
Staff Writer- Mary Athorp There’s no doubt that when September rolls around, Dancing with the Stars takes the television world by storm. It’s a genius media idea, really. I mean, putting celebrities into a spotlight they’ve never been in before humanizes them. They become relatable in a way that only live television can produce. Furthermore, pairing them with seasoned professionals highlights the insane art form … Continue reading Mirror Ball Predictions: My Take on Season 34 of DWTS
Staff Writer- Bao Vu Observe the cat. When it’s blissfully sunbathing and you reach out to pet it, if it’s not in the mood, its reaction is unmistakable: a swift tail flick, a low growl, or simply getting up and moving away. This action holds no malice; the cat is simply conveying a message: “Sorry, but now is not the time.” Meanwhile, our lives—as success-driven … Continue reading Paws and Reflect: The Power of a Purr-fect “No”
Staff Writer- Mary Athorp I was driving back to campus last week from my home in Wisconsin, and I felt a bit subdued by the drive. And so, to mitigate my subdued state, I decided that some music was necessary, and I knew exactly what song I was going to play. As Laura Bell Bundy’s “So Much Better” from Legally Blonde blasted through my speakers … Continue reading The Mystery of Music and the Happy Hormone
