I write this not as a golf fan, but rather as a vocal adversary of the world’s most frustrating sport. I don’t dislike it because I have an unwavering moral opposition to any sport that the likes of Jon Daly can excel at or even because golf courses have generally been found more devastating to the environment than all of America’s vaping Hummer drivers put together, … Continue reading Why I hate Golf but love the Masters
Forget your personal feelings about immigration policy for the rest of this article. Ignore your initial feelings when you hear the phrase “border patrol” and start to think of border patrol agents as any other human being, capable of both good and evil. This is not an article about general policy; this is an article about human decency, about what is right and what is … Continue reading Border Patrol: Undefined and Unaccountable
Can you replay the United States Women’s National Team’s crushing victory over Japan in the 2015 Women’s World Cup final in your head? You may be in the minority if this game is escaping your memory. The event and the women’s dominating performance throughout the tournament shattered the notion that men’s sports are naturally more popular than women’s sports. If you are still clinging to … Continue reading Bigger Than A Wage Fight
As the semester comes to a close, many students have spent a lot of time searching for employment opportunities for the coming summer months. A common question asked during the search is whether or not to pursue an unpaid internship or a more menial but paying job in order to have some cash flow when the fall semester comes around. So, is an internship worth … Continue reading Wealth or Experience?
From science to the humanities, and music to religion, Gustavus students are exposed to the interdisciplinary nature of classes. Students are encouraged to understand how each discipline is connected to another. One of the campus events that emphasizes this is the Lefler Lecture. The Lefler Lecture is a series of lectures that occur sporadically throughout the year to introduce the general public to a variety … Continue reading Dr. Willie Jennings visits Gustavus: The Lefler Lecture series
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Monday, April 4 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in the Lund Center. One student was transported to the hospital by ambulance. • Residential Life documented a policy violation involving one student Southwest hall found during room checks on Friday, March 25. A candle was confiscated. • An of-age alcohol violation that occurred off campus while on a campus-related trip on Saturday, April … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (4/15/16)
Tonight and Saturday is Gustavus’ Annual ‘Relay For Life’, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. which will be held on the blue in Lund. Teams of Gusties signed up to raise money for cancer research and everyone is encouraged to come and participate in the many festivities planned for the evening. One activity to look forward to is the Chuck Norris challenge, where the top … Continue reading Light the way with Relay for Life: Gusties will gather in Lund Arena for the fight against Cancer
As a residential college, Gustavus is known for the community it encourages with such a large percentage of students living on campus. In 2015, 85% of students studying on campus were living in College housing. As a four-year residential college, students are expected to live on campus for four years, unless specific permission is granted. “Res Life at a residential institution means that we have … Continue reading Dorm Dwelling
What is something you do to relax or take your mind off of things? “There’s a couple of things I do. I definitely like to go for a drive, move my physical location so I can chance my mental space as well. That’s very helpful. Sometimes I go with friends, usually at least one, but occasionally I’ll go alone. I also definitely like spending time … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (4/15/16)
