Just about everyone these days has been feeling like they are wildly out of control of their lives. Now try being a college student. Our entire lives, including where we will be living and eating, what we will be doing and at times even our income seems to be in the hands of others. On top of that, we are trying to get the most … Continue reading Coping with COVID-19 Stress

The past six months have undoubtedly been difficult for everyone in the Gustavus community and beyond. Right now, the world is dealing with a global pandemic, racist injustice in our law enforcement and justice system, and an upcoming election where political tension is at an all-time high. To say that these are difficult times is an understatement, and that’s why it’s more important now than … Continue reading Life sucks, what can we do about it?

This week, I was tasked with writing an article about my experience with Gustavus’ COVID-19 response, not only as a senior graduating in December, but as an all-online student this semester. When I received the assignment, I initially questioned why it would be worth it to write on the topic, as I assumed nobody cared about my experience. So many of us are dealing with … Continue reading Senioritis: stuck at home

We’ve all had that boring, two hour long lecture class where you sit and stare at the clock, only half-comprehending the words coming out of the professor’s mouth. Don’t get me wrong, lectures have a role in getting information out in the open, but they certainly leave something to be desired when it comes to student engagement in the classroom. As ordinary life collapsed under … Continue reading Social Regulation of Wearing a Mask