Dogs and cats ran loose along the sidewalks of Gustavus. Students jumped for joy, running toward animals, and scooped them up by the handfuls like candy. All the worries of finals melted away. All of the anxiety of the night’s homework left. All of the stress from the daily struggles, time management, and lack of sleep ceased to matter. It was a good day for … Continue reading Reigning cats and dogs
It is amazing how low of a priority family can be for many college students. Of course, this must be put into context. Students are physically distant from home and are heavily focused on school throughout the semester. I’m not saying that our families are becoming foreign to us — rather, we assume we know all there is to know about loved ones. After all, … Continue reading Roots and wings
Like many students at Gustavus, I am a devout Lutheran, and it’s a running gag for Lutherans to poke fun at our Catholic friends every now and then. However, it must be understood that we should accept and tolerate others based on their beliefs, whether they be a full-blown theology nut or a staunch atheist. In recent months, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, better known as Pope … Continue reading Do unto others
Most people, if not everyone, have had very positive experiences at the zoo. They are popular tourist attractions because they are exciting for those both young and old. Who doesn’t remember seeing their favorite animal at the zoo as a child? Seeing the lions and the tigers, the wolves and otters, and all the reptiles and birds? But every once in awhile, you will catch … Continue reading Troubled at the zoo
You are in the library, third floor to be exact. You open your textbook, notebook, and laptop. You put on your favorite headphones. You take a deep breath and brace yourself for another long night. Two hours pass. Now three. Now four. You keep telling yourself you can’t stop until every page has been read, every question has been answered, every assignment has been completed, … Continue reading Developing your identity
We currently have a problem on our hands that affects our generation more than any other generation before us. It all comes down to health care. Even though this is a heavily discussed topic, I feel that with the recent developments of the health care debate, it is an issue that we can’t ignore any longer. In the past few weeks, a plan was made … Continue reading The president apologizes
The dating world is a vast and complex game of courtship and flirtation. Some are in it for a night or two, while others play for the ring. Whatever place you occupy in the strenuous, tedious, and occasionally rewarding system, one thing is certain: this dating stuff is just stressful. Phase one is all about expressing interest. Unfortunately, even the bravest Gustie lion heart can … Continue reading Dating tips from Molly
I am the John D. Rockefeller of the Caf. Or at least, that’s how I feel as the new month begins. I now have copious amounts of money left to spend on groceries that I don’t want and definitely don’t need. As I fly through the days leading up to the end of the month, I am left with so much extra money in my account … Continue reading Food for thought
It’s not hard to guess what stance Gustavus students, or any liberal-arts college students for that matter, would take when considering an environmental issue such as mining. Mining can pollute water and air and significantly alter a landscape. It is a common belief that industries are only focused on making money, and care little about the future of the environment. This may or may not … Continue reading People or the environment?
Recent months have revealed a mass revelation of intelligence gathered by the National Security Administration (NSA) leaked by whistleblower, Edward Snowden. The issue is that the NSA was wire-tapping phones, hacking emails, and even using Facebook as a medium for creating behavior profiles for people in the United States and abroad. The rules were bent in favor of the NSA to invade the privacy of … Continue reading Surveillance on campus
