“Things can only go up from here, right?” When something goes wrong in our society—or even when things are going right—this question is often our response. As millennials, we grew up in an age composed of extreme technological advancement and an ever-changing globalized world. How could someone say society isn’t getting better when an iPhone X has ten times more power than a bulky PC … Continue reading Is society headed uphill?
Today there are many controversies, but one of the hottest topics today is about arming teachers with guns. The second amendment states, “a well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” This means that everyone has a right to a gun. I am personally pro-firearm. I think … Continue reading Teachers should be armed
If I met my First-year college self now, I wouldn’t recognize her. Who I was three years ago is not who I am now. I credit this to my study abroad semester in Uppsala, Sweden. Studying abroad has been my most formative experience to date. It taught me how to be more independent, self-sufficient, more confident, and an extrovert. You’ll often hear people say that … Continue reading Why studying abroad changed my life
On Monday, March 12th Confer Hall, Dr. Helen King gave a lecture to Gustavus faculty and students about how classical myths are being altered and changed even today, especially with the aid of the internet and the way that we instantly communicate news today. King is currently a visiting professor at The Open University in the United Kingdom and studies ancient Greek and Roman medicine … Continue reading Professor Helen King lectures on classical myths
Gustavus was recently invaded by a troupe of St. Olaf students. Not just any troupe, but a comedy troupe. And one comprised of 15 Classics student at that. Led by Anne Groton, a Classics professor at St. Olaf, the St. Olaf Comedy Troupe has spent the last 35 years touring. The Troupe and its tour was sponsored by the St. Olaf Department of Classics. The … Continue reading St. Olaf Comedy Troupe performs for Gustavus classics students
Last Thursday evening, the Courtyard Cafe consisted of student artists, writers, and poets hard at work, all preparing to submit pieces of art and writing to the celebrated Firethorne, Gustavus’ annual literary magazine. Planned and hosted by this year’s Firethorne staff — made up entirely of students in Professor Baker Lawley’s Editing and Publishing class — the event was held from 7 to 8:30 pm … Continue reading Firethorne staff hosts Creative Works Night: Students were encouraged to work on literary and visual art in Courtyard Cafe to submit to Firethorne Literary Magazine
Tuesday, March 06 Campus safety responded to a medical assist at Southwest Hall. An employee was transported to the hospital for an injury. Campus Safety responded to a welfare concern at Chapel View. Wednesday, March 07 Campus safety received a report of a fire extinguisher missing from Sohre Hall. Campus Safety discovered graffiti in a common area in College View Apartments. Thursday, March 08 Campus … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (03/16/18)
Origami Swan instructions: 1. Start with cutting out a square piece of paper. 2. Fold in half to make a crease then unfold. 3. Fold the two edges into the center and crease so the paper resembles a kite shape. 4. Bring the bottom point of the kite up to the middle of the paper. 5. Repeat this process by bringing the swan’s head to … Continue reading How to Reuse Old Weeklys
A series of unfortunate events led me to the J-Term trip that went on to change my life forever. Last spring I signed up and committed to go on the J-Term trip to St. Maarten with the Education Department. Being an education major made me extremely excited for the prospects of spending a J-Term on an island teaching. All was well for the summer and … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Ella Napton
