Olivia Telecky- Executive orders are not a new thing in politics. Even George Washington signed eight executive orders while in office, because they are a duty of the president baked into the Constitution. Article Two, Section Three states that the president must “take care that the laws be faithfully executed”, and an executive order is simply a written explanation, signed by the president, of how … Continue reading The Problem with Executive Orders
Grace LaTourelle- Concerns with dining service and meal plans are nothing new to the Gustavus campus. To address this, the Student Senate hosted a transparency panel in partnership with Dining Services to provide information and address student concerns on Thurs., January 30th, 2025. The panel was comprised of Vice President of Auxiliary Services Steven Kjellgren, Dietician Jen Donkin, Assistant Director of Dining Service Bobbi Sellner, … Continue reading Dining Service Transparency Panel
Olivia Telecky- On July 31st, 2020, President Donald Trump responded to allegations that he wanted to ban TikTok, the popular social media app, saying “We’re looking at TikTok, we may be banning TikTok. . . We are looking at a lot of alternatives in respect to TikTok.” On August 3rd of that year, he went further and explained that the only way to save TikTok … Continue reading Trump Was Never Going to Ban TikTok
Grace LaTourelle- With the Spring semester fully underway, the expectations for students may become convoluted. One of these is waste management. Despite the signage and guides located above the waste receptacles, there may still be questions and confusion. The Sustainability Interns aim to dispel misconceptions about waste management as well as provide education on the topic. “…the production of waste means something, that waste goes … Continue reading Sustainability Interns Educate on Waste
Braeden Ripken- Gustavus Swimming and Diving returns from the Stevens Point Invite with plenty of swims to be proud of on the Men’s and Women’s sides. Fifth-year Peyton Richardson led the Men’s team through the water to another win by winning three events and earning second place in three other events this weekend at Stevens Point. The Men’s team stays undefeated this season as … Continue reading Dynasty Season: Peyton Richardson Strikes Again
Katelyn Benschoter- The genre of suspense is typically associated with psychological and even horror films. Film viewers may think of films like Silence of the Lambs or The Conjuring when they hear the genre of suspense mentioned. However, one of the best suspense films I have ever seen is not a horror film, but a short drama/comedy film. And get this, no one dies! The … Continue reading Shiva Baby: the Art of Suspense
Jenna Anderson- This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Hanna Lee. She is a History and Peace Studies double major with a minor in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies (GWS). Lee takes particular interest in U.S. history, specifically feminist U.S. history. She is currently doing her capstone project on the public perception of the 1991 Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas hearings. “It’s [focused on] … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Hanna Lee
Stella Anderson Moye- The Gus Young Court was filled with fervent fans waiting in anticipation. The Gustavus Women’s Basketball Team came in undefeated, ranked no. 6, against an also-undefeated Bethel University. After a close battle, the Gusties came up just short in this game and suffered their first defeat within the MIAC of the season. The Gustavus Women’s Basketball Team has consistently swept the MIAC … Continue reading Women’s Basketball Falls to Bethel
Katelyn Benschoter- Sometimes, spontaneity leads to some of the best memories. I can attest to this by telling many stories of last-minute ideas that have led to some of my favorite memories. A recent memory that I will never forget is when a few friends and I decided to say “Why not?” when it came to buying some concert tickets to girl in red. The … Continue reading girl in red Concert Review
Olivia Telecky- This month, the final season of Sesame Street was released on Max, as HBO ended its partnership with the classic children’s show. Sesame Street was created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett. After Ganz Cooney released a report entitled “The Potential Uses Of Television In Preschool Education”, the duo created the idea for the show, and the Children’s Television Workshop. After realizing … Continue reading What We Learned From the Muppets
