Who are some of the most important people in your life? “My brothers and my friends. They’ve always been there for me through the hard times more than anyone else.” Who is a role model or an inspiration to you? “I don’t believe in role models. Growing up, I felt I didn’t have someone to look up to so I set my own goals about … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (3/18/16)
Will Ferrell’s comedies tend to be pretty unpredictable in quality. When it’s good, it’s hilarious, like Anchorman or Elf. When it’s bad, we get eye rollers like Land of the Lost and Bewitched. It ultimately depends on the director and material he’s given, as he isn’t as dominant in the directing and writing process as some other comedians are, which is by no means a … Continue reading Staying at home beats seeing Daddy’s Home
As a child, Ted Rosenback’s father taught him that grey is not a color. Now the Marketplace Supervisor at Gustavus, Ted understands the meaning of his father’s lesson and continues to live by it. “Obviously he knew that grey is a color, but he wanted to teach me to believe that there isn’t room for middle ground. There’s a right and a wrong and I … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Ted Rosenback
Few things are more Minnesotan than the High School Hockey Tournament. It’s special. A crowd of 23,000 is rarely present for an NHL team, but that’s the record-breaking crowd that came out to watch two boy’s high school semi-final games on March 4 at the Xcel Energy Center. The atmosphere isn’t the only renowned aspect of the tournament; the player’s hair at the tourney has … Continue reading Intro to the Tourney: Gusties from out-of-state experience Minnesota’s biggest event
The Gustavus Women’s Tennis team has roared into the 2015-2016 season with the similar success as it has for its stellar past few decades. After a short hiccup in its 20 years reign atop the conference, Gustavus saw its remarkable run end in 2012. However, 2015 signaled the return to the top of the standings for Head Coach Jon Carlson and the Gusties, as they … Continue reading Racquet Warriors
The spring season for Women’s Golf has arrived, with the Gusties flying out to Peoria, Arizona to compete in the George Fox Invitational at Westbrook Village Golf Club with eight other schools on March 12 and 13. “This is a trip we take annually and it always offers us a chance to play some golf when Minnesota courses are still closed. In Arizona, we play … Continue reading Women’s Golf teeing off into spring
Four years ago, when I came to Gustavus Adolphus College to pursue an undergraduate degree, I would not have been able to tell you what a caucus was for the life of me. Coming from a small town in South Dakota, political engagement among my peers was nonexistent. When I came to Minnesota, I was amazed at how many young people participate in the state’s … Continue reading How To Love What Climate Can’t Change
The world is full of imperfect people; humankind is a flawed species. We have lapses in judgement, irrational biases, and flawed logic used to make decisions. It is therefore inevitable that societies run by human beings will make mistakes, and that is just a fact of life with which we need to learn to cope. One would think that in a world where no one … Continue reading What Justice System?
Donald Trump is one of the scarier things to happen to America. His exponentially growing campaign is the highlight of the year. It makes sense: the bright orange glow of his face is mesmerizing. When he’s on TV you think you are watching a Saturday Night Live skit and the show has suddenly become funny again. But then you notice the CNN Live logo in … Continue reading Mein Trump
