I came across the term “differently-abled” a few years ago, and thought it was just an eye-roll-inducing invention by the hyper politically correct. In the past year, however, I have come to see it in a positive, even necessary light. Most people in this country have heard of the ongoing debate about the appropriateness of cochlear implants in people who are deaf. Some say, for people … Continue reading The Diff-abled
Keenan Madson – On the Chinese Program On July 15, 1979, President Jimmy Carter delivered his “Crisis of Confidence” speech where he addressed American’s fears that the future was not going to be as promising as the present. In echoing President Carter, I, too, am writing because the Gustavus Community is now suffering its own crisis of confidence. If Gustavus continues with a trajectory marred by … Continue reading Guest Submissions
The Incas were a brilliant and vast empire. They had control over substantial amounts of land, flourished without Western conventions, and remained this way for long time. So it is no surprise that the United States, which fancies itself to be a great empire, wants to achieve this same greatness. After much speculation over the prospect of world domination, the U.S. has finally come to … Continue reading World Domination and Other Food Staples
Most of us are aware of several bias-related incidents and “hate crimes” that have occurred within the last several months. Although I don’t know all the facts, I know enough to say these incidents are examples of subjectivity and close-mindedness. There has been a flurry of responses to these cases, including responses by the GUSTAVIAN WEEKLY and by school administration. So the question is, how … Continue reading An Objective Objective
As a junior at Gustavus Adolphus College, I like to tell myself that I have learned a few things about the world and myself since arriving on this campus in the fall of 2011. One thing I believe that I have learned at Gustavus is that life is a journey that is continuously unfolding, and the path we take may or may not be the … Continue reading What “Return on Education” Really Means
It started with Twilight. Then the Hunger Games. Now, it’s things as silly as hating people who like a children’s movie like Frozen. People who haven’t even seen these movies or read the books state that they hate them simply because they’re popular enough to cause a ruckus among most of society. People like them, so people post about them on Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter … Continue reading Let’s All Agree Not to be Hipsters
I think that we shouldn’t exclusively focus on those in poverty. I think that we should not focus so much on other people suffering. Instead, I think that we should focus on athletic achievements and on the entertainment industry. I want to hear about Adrian Peterson breaking records, about who won the Oscar for Best Leading Actor, about Apple’s new iPhone 8 (or whatever number they … Continue reading Do We Need A Shift?
Despite being a senior at Centennial High School, Ryan Eichenauer has a lot to be proud of for his young age. An active participant in speech, he’s already working on an autobiography chronicling major events of his life. He will also be attending Gustavus next year as a first-year. He has also had someone threaten to kill him. Last December, Eichenauer posted a coming out … Continue reading A Brave Young Man
There’s a six-week period during spring semester when people start this thing called “Lent.” One day in February or March, after Mardi Gras, you start seeing all these people walking around with charcoal on their foreheads, and maybe if you’re not in the know, you might spend a significant amount of time thinking “Hey buddy, uh, you know, you’ve got a little something on your … Continue reading Bent on Lent: The Truth About Fasting
Heart racing you scurry into your house, slamming the door. Back against the door, you quickly slide the dead bolt into place. Thump-thump. You try to catch your breath as your heart punches your chest, squeezing your lungs. You are afraid, and you are in danger. Wanting to get away from the door, you trip down the hall, looking behind you as you hear an … Continue reading Axe Murderers and Oil Companies
