Skaters of all kinds have been waiting patiently for the ice to be put in the Lund Center. Hockey players and figure skaters alike have their fingers crossed for the ice arena to open sometime within the next week. The ice cannot be set until after the Nobel Conference, since the area is used for lectures. Some of the groups that utilize the ice include … Continue reading Skaters eager to be on home ice
Two weeks ago I left you with the question of why does focusing on your future job close the door on true vocation? The biggest mistake I see when it comes to vocation is we automatically associate it with a certain job or occupation. “I am supposed to be a third-grade teacher”, or “I am called to be a radiologist” for example. True vocation is … Continue reading Who am I, what’s my vocation, and where can I find it? Part 2
I am colorblind. This usually shocks people, for some reason. Amazingly, even after so many years of social and medical advancements, colorblindness is still rather unheard of and shocking to hear for most people. I grew up with it. One of my least favorite things is that when I tell people I’m colorblind, they immediately point to the nearest object and tell me to identify the … Continue reading Colorblindness: IT’S REAL
Gustavus Love Confessions is our ultimate guilty pleasure. For many students, there is a love hate relationship with it, but it has arguably been the Facebook page which elicits the most chuckles and sighs of affection among our College’s student body. While it may not have as many people following it as Overheard at Gustavus, the latter having roughly three thousand members to Love Confessions’ … Continue reading The love and lies of GAC Love Confessions
The Gustavus Football team continued their offensive bonanza when they outscored Carleton College 50-0 on Saturday, Oct. 4. The performance was the icing on the cake of a sunny Homecoming Saturday. “Some of the creativity and possession was a joy to beold. Although a win would have been nice, we always talk about performance. Today was a good one.”—Mike Middleton “The day was amazing. We … Continue reading Gusties dominate on Homecoming weekend
The relatively small town of Devils Lake, ND has been recently put into the spotlight over quite the controversial issue, especially in the rural and sporadically populated state. A new policy in Devil’s Lake School District specifically targets the female demographic in schools, singling them out as the group most likely to violate this new policy. Specifically, the policy states that girls of a certain … Continue reading Bordello, Brothel, or Bull***t?
In 1988, all Greek organization chapters were kicked off Gustavus campus. Greek organizations were welcomed back after about five years and still exist today. There are six existing fraternities, and six existing sororities. Fraternities and sororities are both Greek student organizations. The three main values for Greek organizations are leadership, Service and Scholarship. To be a part of the Greek life here at Gustavus, … Continue reading Decrease in Hazing Reports this Pledge Season
The Exploring Religious Questions Series topic this year is Meditation, Mindfulness, and Contemplative Practices: Perspectives from Christianity, Buddhism, and Medical Sciences. The first session will be given on Oct. 13 at 7:00p.m. In this series, pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wilmur, Reverend Dr. Mari Thorkelson, will be presenting on “Cultivating Christian Mindfulness and Meditation Practices: Diverse Practices in the History of Christianity and Today.” … Continue reading Opportunities to Explore Religious Questions
An undergrad can benefit a lot from making positive connections with those working professionally. Important insight and connections to possible internships and job opportunities are both things to be gained from such relations. Gustavus’ Alumni Mentoring Program offers an opportunity to do just that. The function of the Alumni Mentoring Program is to pair juniors and seniors at Gustavus with Gustavus alumni in one-on-one based … Continue reading Alumni Mentoring Program Offers Real World Experience
The campus community will have the opportunity to experience the research of visiting scholars during the month of October, as the Scandinavian Studies Department will sponsor two guest lectures open to the public. Professor Kjerstin Moody of the Scandinavian Studies Department will be hosting each speaker in conjunction with her 100 level course. “I’m excited that both of the scholars [Dr. Banks and Dr. Teitelbaum] … Continue reading Scandinavian politics and culture lectures
