There is a difference between breathing in air and breathing in life. Not too long ago I found myself gasping for air. I had just gotten back from Spring Break in California with the tennis team, and was adjusting to the routine of being a student again. Being anxious for several days made me feel as though someone was pressing their hand against my chest, … Continue reading A Breath of Life
As students at a Liberal Arts college, it is basically guaranteed that you will end up taking a class that you do not love. Sometimes, in the efforts to broaden your horizons and gain experience in a variety of disciplines and fulfill the requirements of the college, we all find ourselves in that unfortunate place where we really don’t want to participate fully in the … Continue reading How To Get Things Done
Last month, I wrote a piece titled “Urgency Urgency: It’s All About the Intersectionality,” in which I called for slow, intentional time that is necessary for deep movement building. This slow, intentional time is an important part of the process of healing, reflection and creates a foundation for the constant movement towards a just, fair and resilient world. What does this look like in practice? … Continue reading Solidarity: A Pathway from Service to Justice
One thing that many college students dislike, aside from 8 a.m. classes and busy work, is politics. This is understandable considering political apathy seems to be on the rise with our generation. Whether this is due to the increasing polarization of America’s political parties, the gridlock Congress has been in for the last three years, or other reasons is subject to debate, but what is … Continue reading Drugs: Distorted Perceptions and Stigmas
Tattoos! You’ve heard of them, I’ve heard of them, we all know what they are. They’re becoming more commonplace as the years go by, yet businesses and other organizations still tend to frown on them. Why is that? I have a tattoo on my right bicep, and I love it. I think it’s a really awesome piece of art done by a really awesome artist, … Continue reading Tattoos’ Taboos
There is constant debate over who should dictate the laws of the global economy. For the last 100 years or so, that duty has fallen on the shoulders of the United States. Recently, we have seen China’s world influence increase dramatically. With initiatives like the newly ratified BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China) development bank and the Chinese investment bank AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank), China … Continue reading U.S. and China debate over global governance
With roots in the Lutheran church, Gustavus Adolphus College will engage with the wider community of the ELCA on Saturday, April 25, through the third annual Faith Conference. This year, the event’s title is “Lutheran Convictions and Economic Justice: Biblical Themes, Current Realities, and Ethical Choices,” and will relate finances and faith. The Gustavus Association of Congregations, composed of roughly 550 church bodies, annually holds … Continue reading Third annual Faith Conference discusses economic justice
The first annual Matthias Wahlstrom Lecture was given by Deborah Goodwin on Friday, April 14. The topic was on liberal arts education for the 21st century specifically looking at Liberal Arts and Class Warfare. Associate Provost and Dean of Arts and Humanities Paula O’Loughlin has been working on getting this lecture started for the past two years, and recently received the funds from an anonymous … Continue reading Goodwin kicks off first Matthias Wahlstrom Lecture
Monday, April 13 • Campus Safety responded to a report of the theft of Gustavus property near the Interpretive Center. A bag of potting soil was discovered missing on Saturday, April 11. Thursday, April 16 • Campus Safety responded to Sorensen Hall for a report of suspicious activity. One student was referred to the campus conduct system for an of-age alcohol violation. • Campus Safety … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (4/24/15)
The theme of Gustavus Adolphus College’s 35th annual MAYDAY! is “The War Within: Can the Soldier Be at Peace?” According to Associate Professor in Political Science, Environmental Studies, Japanese Studies, and Peace Studies Richard Leitch, the theme of this year’s conference was chosen because of the importance of understanding the obstacles that soldiers confront. This means asking questions about how we as a community can … Continue reading MAYDAY! Conference addresses ‘The War Within’ veterans
