With close friends or close groups, I’m usually the one who will ask a question about ‘love lives.’ Those who are committed in some sort of relationship, however they define it, will respond with sharing about their partner(s) and/or how that is going. Others stare blankly at me and half jokingly, half nervously say, “My love life is non-existent.” Have you heard this response before? … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Your ‘Love Life’
What do George Washington, John Wayne, Harry Houdini, F.D.R, and “Sugar Ray” Robinson all have in common? In addition to being permanently sewn into the fabric of America’s history, each of these men were part of the Freemasons. The Freemasons are considered the world’s oldest and largest fraternal organization, but many conspiracies surround this group which many deem a “secret society.” Here at Gustavus, a … Continue reading A Grey Day To Be a Gustie
Sexual violence has become a front and center issue in the eye of the public ever since the NFL took a stance on the conflicts surrounding Ray Rice, and other infamous football players for their inexcusable misconduct. In response to the unsettling news, people all over the world have begun to take a stance on the issue of sexual violence, gender inequality, and the overall … Continue reading The End of Rape Culture
During this past J-term, we’ve all been experiencing weather that, while unusual for January in Minnesota, could be described as “pleasant,” “warm,” and “oh my god it’s so nice out.” I’ve seen many a Gustie walking around with only sweaters on as their extra layer of warmth, because, let’s be serious, did we need anything more? The school was loving the warm weather and rightly … Continue reading If You Can’t Take The Heat, Fix It!
Recent drivers have been jovial to see a drop in gas prices when pulling into the gas station. During the same time Americans have also seen the strength of our dollar rise. This is important for it simultaneously increases both our purchasing power and the overall confidence in the economy. With oil prices down, many executives and shareholders of oil companies are feeling their pockets … Continue reading Economic Change or Environmental Sustainability? How About Both?
If you are unclear whether you have purpose in this world, or if you find yourself lacking some sense of direction, I have a couple questions for you. My first question is: What do you do? Each and every one of us have at least one thing we do that comes naturally and effortlessly to us. Think about what you like to do or spend … Continue reading The Four W’s
Despite all the jokes of some Gusties bearing resemblance to the walking dead, much part in thanks to our ever so benevolent professors and their late night reading assignments, many of you are no doubt familiar with the event known as Zombie Week. Whereas there is an ‘infection’ rather than killing, Zombie Week is a classic game of assassins. You have a target, someone is … Continue reading Kill It, With a Ping-Pong Ball!
Pope Francis is something of an anomaly, being surprisingly popular with public media, Catholics and non-Catholics alike in the United States. His predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict (the Emperor Palpatine Pope) certainly didn’t foster such a welcoming from the media and populations. Yet Pope Francis also has been seen to divide liberal and conservative Catholics being too progressive for more conservative Catholics, while for some liberals … Continue reading Stop Loving Pope Francis (But Don’t Hate Him Either)
There is a satire news outlet in Paris, France known as Charlie Hebdo. They are known for being very outspoken and unafraid to share their opinions on nearly everything, no matter how controversial they may be. They were notorious and commonly seen as quite raunchy and dirty, as well as unprofessional. Unfortunately, they happened to offend some people who decided to do something rather terrible … Continue reading “They Drew First”
I was born and raised Lutheran. I ate Jell-O salad, went to Sunday school every weekend, and learned all of the usual songs a kid is taught to sing about Jesus. Recently, for various reasons, I’ve been wandering in my faith. I still identify as Christian, but I am not really sure what denomination I relate to most. That isn’t really a problem. I’m cool … Continue reading The Rug is Full
