In today’s world, what people account for and call ‘news’ is questionable. Often times people are only interested in what might be called “shock news”: information that is so outrageous that we can’t but help to click on the website or pick up the magazine/newspaper. At the same time, even when a newspaper or media channel does not use these shock tactics, the information provided … Continue reading Is News Even News Anymore?
Throughout the past twenty years technology has continued to amaze millions of people throughout the world. Today, most people have iPhones, Androids, or other types of smartphones. These smartphones were created to help reduce the need for a computer, and they have. But has their purpose gone too far? Let’s go back twenty years when the Internet was just starting out. In 1993, John Allen … Continue reading Technology: A Tool for Taking Over
In 1977, a neo-Nazi group announced its intentions to march through a predominantly Jewish community in Skokie, Illinois. The marchers intended to wear Nazi uniforms and display swastikas through a neighborhood where one in six people were Holocaust survivors. Speech doesn’t get much more hateful than that. Ultimately, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) controversially defended the group’s right to freedom of speech and freedom … Continue reading Protecting Hateful Speech
Hmong American Cultural Outreach (HACO) led Gustavus in a celebration of the Hmong New Year on Nov. 13 and 14. HACO kicked off the celebration last Friday when they held Open Mic from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Courtyard Café. The main event was held Saturday night in Alumni Hall, from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday night consisted of Hmong food and a variety … Continue reading Hmong New Year is a Celebration of Connection
With winter on the way, there is no better time for Gusties to recognize the power of weather and increase their awareness of the environment. Before the negative temperatures of traditional Minnesota winters begin, tours were given at Gustavus last Thursday that [highlighted the solar panels]. The tours were given by physics professor Charles Niederriter and explored multiple locations on campus with solar panels, including … Continue reading Gustavus Students Explore New Solar Plant
Monday, November 9 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in the Lund center. One student was transported to the hospital. Tuesday, November 10 • The Campus Safety Director took a report from a faculty member regarding a threatening comment made by a student in class. One student was referred to the campus conduct system. • Campus Safety completed investigation and documented an accident … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/20/15)
In light of the recent high-profile racial incidences surrounding the University of Missouri- Mizzou, Gustavus students came together on campus to march from Charles Jackson Campus to Old Main and back in support of Mizzou’s students. The march, organized by Seniors, Jalen Gray and Jace Riggin, took place last Thursday, Nov. 12 as a representation of support. Students held cardboard signs with slogans such as … Continue reading Students Stand in Solidarity with Mizzou
‘Tis the giving season and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is an excellent time to think about giving back to the community. Gustavus’ Center for Community-Based Serving and Learning (CBSL) provides students with opportunities to get involved in St. Peter and the surrounding area. Service is one of Gustavus’ five core values, embracing the idea that genuine leadership expresses itself in service. This … Continue reading Give Back at GAC
How would you define passion? “I would say that passion is an intense feeling of love for something.” What are you passionate about and why? “I would say that I’m passionate about friends and family and trying to make everyone happy. I’m passionate about these things because I’m someone who feels it’s important to be empathetic and conscious of other peoples’ feelings, and family and … Continue reading Beneath The Crown (11/20/15)
