For decades, the youth of our country have been engaging in behavior characteristically defined as reckless, stupid, and risky. In the Sixties, it was Rock and Roll and marijuana. For today’s youth, it’s something even more menacing. And we at Gustavus are not only buying into this behavior, we are in fact encouraging it. This practice is none other than sitting down for extended periods … Continue reading Sex, Drugs, and Rocking Chairs
With Valentine’s Day last weekend, love is in the air, or at least in everyone’s hearts. I have a slight problem with Valentine’s Day though. Amidst the hustle and bustle of Valentine’s Day, we lose sight of what’s really important. In other words, the excitement of giving heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and fancy flowers to the person we “love” distracts us from a more significant … Continue reading True Love
“Make your life count” is the motto I have heard over the radio since the start of this school year. As far as mottos go, it makes good sense to me. I am a bit concerned that some of the student body either haven’t heard the motto or just haven’t thought about it yet. I am a police officer, and have been for the past … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (2/20/15)
It’s often a joke among college students to argue over who has a practical major or not and how many job options they’ll have once they graduate. Bio-chem and physics majors always seem to know there’ll be job positions for them, despite the tedious coursework they endure. Classics majors desire to follow in the footsteps of their professors, or forge their own path by reading … Continue reading Don’t Repeat Your Mistakes!
Sometimes as I go through college, I feel as though everything around me is trying to limit me. I have to make choices that constantly seem to be limiting my range of interests. People are constantly being asked to specify their passions, to try to narrow it down to a single focus. But the truth is that people are not defined by a single passion. … Continue reading Don’t Let Others Put Limits on You
There are a lot of really awesome projects that students are involved with here on campus. It’s pretty amazing what the students at this school are capable of doing while being full time students and sometimes even working a part-time or a full-time job on the side. Students here embrace the idea of social justice and realizing that we can change the world, students are … Continue reading Beneath the Crown
Gusties’ Views on World News is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share their opinons on current events. The first-ever Palestinian embassy in Western Europe was opened in Sweden on Tuesday, Feb. 10. In addition to this newly signed deal, Swedish Prime Minister Lofven has agreed to provide financial support to Palestine for 5 years totaling roughly $175 million. The implications of this not … Continue reading Taking Steps Towards a Peaceful Two-State Solution
The Student Leadership Open House took place on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 7p.m. to 8p.m. The event was held for students to receive information or apply to organizations on campus. Each organization has a special purpose on campus in order to create leaders and help the school run smoothly. Gustie Greeters help first-year students tranistion into college during orienation weekend. They also provide resources for … Continue reading Gusties learn about leadership opportunities
Wednesday, February 11 •A Gustavus employee reported the loss of a campus key. The key was later recovered. •Collegiate Fellows responded to a student of concern in Gibbs Hall. Friday, February 13 •Campus Safety and the Saint Peter Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident in the Chapel View parking lot. One non-student was arrested by the SPPD for DWI. Three unoccupied student vehicles … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (2/20/15)
Students, faculty, and administrators gathered together on Friday, Feb. 13 to seriously discuss “meeting global warming’s challenges” and creating tangible forms of action to create a more sustainable community. Professor Deborah Goodwin has been a long time advocate for environmental issues. She was instrumental in planning the discussion, along with Director of Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation Jim Dontje, Associate Professor in Education Michele Koomen, … Continue reading Sustainability discussion inspires conversation and action
