Sophia White- What is displacement? It can mean a lot of different things through the lens of science, psychology, and linguistics, but they all boil down to one big idea: being moved from a particular position where something else existed previously. At times, displacement can be intentional, at others, it occurs from natural change. College, for example, is intentional and natural in a chaotic spiral. … Continue reading How to navigate the feeling of displacement

Houston McLaury- With the 59th Nobel Conference happening this week, I thought it would be interesting to stay on topic and discuss one of the creatures our species has to live with: insects. They make up a great majority of the species on the planet. Without them, our world could not function the way it does to this day, thanks to many of them serving … Continue reading The annoying insects: a tale of redemption

Raquel Vaughn- With Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS World Tour around the corner, it’s possible that many Gustavus students have already bought tickets. There are many different majors and opportunities of study here at Gustavus as well as a decent discography for Olivia Rodrigo. “What do these two have to do with each other?” you may ask. My answer: “Everything.” If you are anticipating a GUTS show, … Continue reading Which Olivia Rodrigo song is your major?

Sophia White- Is there a fly bothering you in your life that just won’t quit flying around? Buzzing? Well, let me tell you that there are some things you should consider before you kill that fly or insect that is in your space. First of all, it’s not your space. There are tiny minuscule creatures around us that take up space as well, but there’s … Continue reading Stop and think before killing an insect

Houston McLaury- Sometimes when I have free time, I wander the web absentmindedly, searching for anything that might pique my interest. And oftentimes I find myself guided through house tours on YouTube, admiring what I can only hope to have in the future. Yet, something bothers me while watching these videos. Beige paints line the walls of these houses, white floors pass underfoot, and it … Continue reading Minimalism: the murder of modern homes

Raquel Vaughn- Have you ever looked at your pet and wondered “What in the world are they thinking at this moment?” Well, wonder no further because THE GUSTAVIAN WEEKLY has declared me your pet whisperer. To hone my skills, I interviewed a couple of well-known and lovable cats on campus. The first one goes by the name of Tortellini Bartholomew, who is owned by Junior … Continue reading Interviews with Gustavus’ favorite pets

Sophia White- An important question that has begged for an answer since the dawn of time is “Which defining nostalgic movie series of the early 2000s is superior to the other: Camp Rock or High School Musical?” To clarify, this article will be the opinions of the writer. One extremely integral element of these two movies is the music. Everything is cheesy and cliche – … Continue reading Showdown: High School Musical vs Camp Rock

Houston McLaury- During one of my spring semesters at Gustavus, some high school friends and I drove a good four hours to Wisconsin for a friend’s birthday party. We found a cabin on the shore of Lake Superior that would be 50 miles from Duluth and 50 miles in the opposite direction from the nearest gas station. No matter which way you look at it, … Continue reading Ads: the pollution of the mind

Houston McLaury- Relaxing in my room amidst my blankets and my pillows, propped up like a king may sit upon his bed of luxuries of silk sheets and golden feathered pillows, I realize I am missing something. Not something needed for my coursework, no, everything I need for that is tucked away securely in my backpack and in the tin case that used to house … Continue reading Why pets are a built-in best friend

Sophia White- I injured myself sleepwalking the other night, right around one in the morning. My sternum hit the post of my loft and caused a purplish, monster-colored bruise to appear below my chest the next morning. The following hours I was moved from health services to urgent care and spent over an hour waiting for an x-ray to tell me if I injured something … Continue reading The horrors of adulting