Before I even start, I’ll let you in on a little secret. The correct answer is: water. Now, before you hurry to your next class and proceed to answer every question on your quiz with H2O, first consider that you will most likely fail your quiz and/or test, start the year off to a less than desirable start, and probably take my name in vain. … Continue reading CAUTION: Chronic Dehydration May Cause Stupidity

As the 2014-15 academic year at Gustavus begins, we are all introduced, to the euphoria of friends, activities, groups and living on our own. There are also the toils of one hundred page reading assignments, a bad roommate, or a dreaded pop quiz. No matter the various reasons for each of us coming here, there is something to keep in mind regardless of our differences: … Continue reading Can I See Your ID Please?

As college students there is one thing we all have in common: a “major.” If after four years you want a diploma in your hands, then you have to put some time into deciding what major is best for you. When we think about what we want to major in, there are certain things that come to mind: what kinds of questions do you ask … Continue reading A New Approach to Choosing a Major

If you’ve had the time to walk by the bulletin outside the Caf, you may have seen a bright exhibit of all things gay and happy. History and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Professor Kate Wittenstein’s Queer History and Culture class has put together an exhibit of all things queer and LGBTQA related at Gustavus over its lengthy history as a college. With earliest findings being … Continue reading Queer History Exhibit at Gustavus

Tibetan monks proceeded from Christ Chapel, jar of mandala sand in hand. Ceremonial hats on their heads and playing traditional instruments. A hoard of fascinated people trail excitedly, chatting over the processional music and crowding in as close as possible to see. The assembly walked through a parking lot, inching ever closer to the destination where the sand would be deposited, and the ceremony complete. … Continue reading Pick Up Your Sh*t

With the finals season fast approaching, many students are probably starting to think, “man, I wish someone else could just take that test for me.” To my hopeful friends, then, I have to ask: if you really could get someone to go through the motions for you like that, would you do it? In August of last year, researchers at the University of Washington published … Continue reading Matters of the Mind

The big dogs at the top of the food chain here at THE Weekly have deemed me the one responsible for writing a “senior salute” of sorts even though, as the Calendar Editor, I am usually out of the office by 8 p.m. (at the latest) and am not a team member whatsoever. My existence at this paper consists of me sitting in my isolated … Continue reading Weekly Senior Salute

Crunch time. Finals. No time. Summer. These thoughts are undoubtedly on your mind as you slave away making sure to keep up with studying and all of your busy work. You are becoming more stressed, feeling slightly overwhelmed, and can feel yourself starting to bottle-up your emotions. You see several friends on your way to class. They say hello and ask, “How are you?” as … Continue reading A Helpful Reminder: Be Genuine