In light of recent news topics on campus regarding feminism and this weekend’s Building Bridges conference, I thought it would be good to cover a related topic in the world of video games. While I’m not as active in the world of feminist rights as I truly should be, if there is one thing I know, it’s video games. Ever since I got my first … Continue reading Gamergate: Too Far?
It is perhaps an inevitable fact that whatever we do, wherever we go, our environment and this earth are slowly killing us just as quickly as we are killing them. But amidst all the death and destruction, there are perhaps a few scanty rays of light (although you can be sure they are not coming from the sun as it is currently being blocked behind … Continue reading The Invisible Enemy
Why am I here? What am I supposed to do with my life? Why do I exist? What is the purpose of my life? Why can’t I answer the first four questions? One of life’s biggest mysteries is understanding why we are here and where we came from. A reason why life can tend to drive us all crazy is because we don’t have the … Continue reading The Purpose of your Life
President Obama vetoed the Keystone XL Pipeline proposal, marking just the third time Obama’s has vetoed a bill. This veto will cease all construction currently taking place on the Keystone XL Pipeline. The pipeline is intended to run 1,179 miles from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Senior Mathematics Major Josh Skiba, weighed in on the implications of the Pipeline. “I agree with President Obama’s … Continue reading President Barack Obama vetoes Keystone XL Pipeline
Arecent letter to the editor, published in the Feb. 20 edition of the Weekly expressed some concerns held by an officer of the Saint Peter Police Department about an increasing prevalence of inappropriate drinking behaviors within the community. Citing 24 years of experience as a police officer, the letter’s author, David Arpin, shared his particular concern with this year’s class in contrast to students of … Continue reading Concerns with freshman class alcohol consumption
Hosted by the Campus Activities Board, this year’s President’s Ball (P-Ball) will be held on Saturday, March 14 at the International Market Square in Minneapolis. The event will run from 5 to 11 p.m. and feature live music from the Bluewater Kings Band. Marking its 32nd year, the annual President’s Ball has been around since 1985. It initially began as a way for students to … Continue reading 32rd Annual President’s Ball tickets are going quick
Building Bridges will be hosting their 20th Annual Conference on Saturday, March 7. This is a historical year for Building Bridges not only because this is the 20th conference, but also because of major changes in funding. “We are now permanently funded with a percentage of the student activity fee, instead of having to deal with the variability that accompanies the spring budget request process,” … Continue reading Historic Year for Buiding Bridges Conference
Monday, February 23 ● Campus Safety responded to Health Services to report a student injury that occurred in Beck Hall. ● A Gustavus Custodian reported the theft of a fire extinguisher from Norelius Hall. ● Campus Safety responded to a fire alarm in the International Center caused by cooking. One student was referred to the campus conduct system for a policy violation for not evacuating. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/6/15)
Hundreds of students graduate from Gustavus every year. These Gustavus graduates go on to hold a wide array of occupations, volunteer for a wide spectrum of organizations, and find their purpose in life in a variety of ways. Some of these alums even achieve state-wide or nation-wide fame. The timeline below illustrates some of the most famous people to once grace the halls of Gustavus … Continue reading They went to Gustavus?
