What is a trait or characteristic that you value greatly in a person? “I think being able to communicate very openly and honestly is something I value greatly. It’s just really important to me to know that the people I’m speaking with are being genuine, since I also try to be as genuine as possible to them. So that’s something that I think is extremely … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (4/8/16)
For this week’s movie review, things are going to be a little different. Rather than review the campus movie, I’ll be taking a look at one of the most anticipated films this year that will likely continue to top the box office for the next couple of weeks. Over 75 years since their introduction to the world of DC Comics, Batman and Superman have finally … Continue reading Batman v Superman: Dawn of hopefully something better
While some Gusties were spending their spring breaks binge watching Netflix or soaking up the sun on coastal beaches, the musicians of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO) were spreading their passion for music. Gustavus Wind Orchestra has been touring the country and the world annually since 1881 and the tradition is as strong as ever as the orchestra maintains its standards of excellence and reaches … Continue reading Gustavus Wind Orchestra shares passion for music during spring concert tour
March Madness has arrived, and as most of the nation scrambles to fill out their perfect bracket, a certain group of people has to exercise caution while doing so, NCAA student-athletes. Anytime a student-athlete, competing in any division of the NCAA, is at risk to lose anything for a chance to win money off of a sport competition, collegiate or professional, they are in violation … Continue reading Don’t bet on it. Student-athletes and sports wagering
Since this time last year, the Gustavus Baseball program has gone through some major changes. Multiple new coaches, including a new head coach, Brad Baker ‘80. With these changes comes a hope to build the Gustavus Baseball team into a successful and competitive program. “I feel blessed to be back on campus and hopefully the guys are as excited about the experience as I am. … Continue reading Batter up! New Baseball coaching staff creates a buzz.
The Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams recently concluded their indoor winter seasons. Though they did not claim a conference title (which was awarded to St. Thomas), they sent two throwers to the NCAA tournament. One of whom was Senior Sarah Swanson, who also took home the MIAC Women’s Indoor Field athlete of the year award. To start out the season, the Gusties … Continue reading Track and Field moves outdoors: But not before some historic individual performances
In 1971, the United States Senate voted in favor of the proposed amendment to lower voting age to 18. In just over two months, which happened to be the shortest period of time for any amendment in U.S. history, the necessary state legislatures ratified the 26th Amendment, and President Nixon signed it into law that July. During World War II President Roosevelt lowered the minimum … Continue reading Underage Voting
You sit at a library desk, surrounded by books and ready to undergo the first steps of writing what is sure to be a long and grueling paper. However, outside the window it is a beautiful day and you can see some of your friends playing ultimate on the grass. You hesitate, debating whether to put off the paper and join them, or continue in … Continue reading When to Think, When to Act
I haven’t had a chance to refute Cameron’s last attempts to take shots at Kanye in The Gustavian Weekly Entertainment portion, but today I will take a bit of a more serious note. A large amount of the conversations that I have been a part of this past week have been about freedom of speech and censorship on the Overheard at Gustavus group. Now, I seriously … Continue reading Kanye, Trump, and Free Speech
Everyday, there are countless children who end up on the streets of America. Many are considered runaways, while others simply suffer from very unfortunate circumstances. Half of these children are by themselves, and the others with parents or a guardian of some kind. Those without adults are runaways or orphans, but in either case, they are in the foster system, meaning the state government has … Continue reading A Broken Foster System
