Growing up we are told to “dream big” and “work as hard as we can”. Well, what are we supposed to do when that is exactly what we do all of our life and our dreams still don’t come true? From a young age we were taught, and are still teaching our children, that you must keep up with your classmates, and that if you … Continue reading Are society’s expectations of students too high?
Just after returning from my backpacking gap year trip in Central America, I got coffee with one of my best friends. We caught up, swapping stories from the past five months, and I was just beginning to tell her about a free beach campsite in Costa Rica where I slept in a hammock by the ocean when she said the words I had begun to … Continue reading The problem with millenials’ obsession with travel
On February 9, the Olympic torch was set aflame once again; this time in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The flames were met with extravagant fanfare; an Opening Ceremony that told the story of South Korea’s history, identity, and global contributions. For us in the states, however, we had to deal with the National Broadcasting Company’s horrid commentary and coverage. During the Opening Ceremony, NBC commentators spoke … Continue reading Has NBC ruined the Olympics?
Most people have heard the saying “new year, new me” that generally goes hand in hand with the concept of New Years resolutions. Yes, this is a concept because out of the estimated 80 percent of Americans that make new years resolutions approximately only 8 percent of people actually follow through with them. Although we are already halfway through February, I believe that people have … Continue reading Resolutions versus reality
As Gusties streamed back to campus in early February after a cold, snowy J-Term and touring break, a new landscape was spotted outside Nobel Hall of Science. Barriers spanned the expanse of the lawns outside of Nobel and as the weeks passed more structures were put up. Semi-permanent buildings can be seen now as well as markings for the future construction site. Nobel Hall has … Continue reading Nobel Hall undergoes renovations this winter: Future science building expected to have advanced labs and facilities and connect to Schaefer Art Center
On February 23, students involved in the Vietnamese Students’ Association and Global China Connection are hosting an event for the Lunar New Year. This celebration is to honor the start of the new year based on the lunar calendar. “It marks the beginning of a year according to the lunar calendar (as opposed to the solar, or Gregorian calendar),” Noah Bich Ngoc Nguyen, senior and … Continue reading Vietnamese Student Association plans Lunar New Year
On February 27, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from a number of private colleges around the state, including Gustavus, will have the opportunity to attend the Minnesota Private College Career and Internship Fair. This exciting event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center, and promises to be a valuable experience for those who attend. “The Minnesota Private College Job … Continue reading Minnesota Private College Career and Internship Fair to be held February 27
Last weekend, 21 percent of the Gustavus student population vowed to go 100 hours without drinking. The goal was to invite students to abstain from binge drinking to focus on how much of an impact it has on student health. The event was sponsored by the Peer Assistants, as well as Peer Education and Chemical Health. “A common misconception is that the 100 Hour Challenge … Continue reading Students participate in Peer Education’s 100 Hour Challenge to abstain from binge drinking
Monday, February 12 Campus Safety documented damage to a College-owned vehicle. Campus Safety responded to a report of nuisance communications in the International Center involving a student. The case was referred to the campus conduct system. Campus Safety responded to a reported theft of personal property from the Jackson Campus Center. The item was later recovered. Campus Safety and Residential Life responded to a suspected … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (02/23/18)
Natasha Behboudi Major: Elementary Education and Psychology What are your plans after Gustavus? After graduation I am hoping to get a teaching position close to the cities. What’s most exciting about the last semester of college? It is an exciting and scary feeling because of how unknown the future really is, but it is exciting to be with everyone knowing we all need to make … Continue reading Seniors Share their Thoughts on their Last Semester
