The gymnastics team got back in action in January with a 3rd place finish at the UW-Eau Claire Invitational. Since then, the team has competed five more times, with their best performance being against UW-Whitewater on Feb. 7, where they scored 178.950 points. The score would usually be good enough for a victory, but the women were defeated by UW-Whitewater who scored 189.025 points. Senior … Continue reading Gymnastics team bonds on and off the mat
Throughout the past few weeks Doha, the capital of the Middle Eastern emirate Qatar, hosted the World Championships of Handball. The sport itself is rather small, mainly popular in Europe, but with a few newcomers, within the world top 20. The arrangements were immaculate, the service impeccable and the stadiums impressive. So far, so good. The final turned out to be a close game with … Continue reading What’s the price of a silver medal? Ask Qatar.
Well, the answer may vary depending on who you ask. For the large majority of Americans who don’t own large pharmaceutical companies or international corporations, the answer will lead many of them to the bathroom. Joking aside, the serious implications regarding the potential for this agreement will be detrimental for working Americans. The TPP will be, if it is agreed upon, the worlds largest economic … Continue reading Is The TPP (Trans-Pacific-Partnership) For Free-Trade or TP?
With close friends or close groups, I’m usually the one who will ask a question about ‘love lives.’ Those who are committed in some sort of relationship, however they define it, will respond with sharing about their partner(s) and/or how that is going. Others stare blankly at me and half jokingly, half nervously say, “My love life is non-existent.” Have you heard this response before? … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Your ‘Love Life’
What do George Washington, John Wayne, Harry Houdini, F.D.R, and “Sugar Ray” Robinson all have in common? In addition to being permanently sewn into the fabric of America’s history, each of these men were part of the Freemasons. The Freemasons are considered the world’s oldest and largest fraternal organization, but many conspiracies surround this group which many deem a “secret society.” Here at Gustavus, a … Continue reading A Grey Day To Be a Gustie
Sexual violence has become a front and center issue in the eye of the public ever since the NFL took a stance on the conflicts surrounding Ray Rice, and other infamous football players for their inexcusable misconduct. In response to the unsettling news, people all over the world have begun to take a stance on the issue of sexual violence, gender inequality, and the overall … Continue reading The End of Rape Culture
During this past J-term, we’ve all been experiencing weather that, while unusual for January in Minnesota, could be described as “pleasant,” “warm,” and “oh my god it’s so nice out.” I’ve seen many a Gustie walking around with only sweaters on as their extra layer of warmth, because, let’s be serious, did we need anything more? The school was loving the warm weather and rightly … Continue reading If You Can’t Take The Heat, Fix It!
Students gathered to take advantage of the opportunity to be recruited by summer camps in and out of the Minnesota area at the 2015 Summer Camp Fair in Alumni Hall. Out of state opportunities ranged from camps in Wisconsin, Montana, Idaho, Colorado and Iowa, and a total of 33 camps attended the fair. “Among these 33 there are church camps, Lutheran Volunteer Corp, a girls … Continue reading Summer Camp Fair provides jobs for Gusties
In an effort to make improvements and combat racism moving forward, the “Ferguson and Beyond” teach-in took place on January 26, and included a panel of professors that discussed different ways to analyze the incidents in Ferguson, Missouri. Religion, LALACS, Peace Studies, and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies Professor Thia Cooper was instrumental in planning the teach-in. Conversations she had with students provoked her to … Continue reading Gusties discuss where to go from Ferguson
Monday, January 19 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in the Swanson Tennis Center. • Campus Safety responded to a drug violation in Gibbs Hall by an unknown person. Tuesday, January 20 • Campus Safety responded to a reported theft from the Jackson Campus Center. • Campus Safety responded to a suspected drug violation in Uhler Hall. One student was referred to the … Continue reading Campus Safety Report
