The Incas were a brilliant and vast empire. They had control over substantial amounts of land, flourished without Western conventions, and remained this way for long time. So it is no surprise that the United States, which fancies itself to be a great empire, wants to achieve this same greatness. After much speculation over the prospect of world domination, the U.S. has finally come to … Continue reading World Domination and Other Food Staples
In response to the removal of Chinese courses. I am a Gustie Alumni and recently I heard from Professor Obermiller about the college in consideration of removing Mandarin Chinese lessons. I sincerely appreciate Gustavus for providing quality undergraduate educations to every Gustie and to have initiated the Mandarin course for our students. My Gustie friends and my experience told me that Chinese is not as hard to learn as they presume. Conversely, students … Continue reading Letters to the Editor (4/25/2014)
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but the lyrics of Timeflies’ songs. I told you we should have voted Jason Derulo. Friday, April 25 Gustie Cup Floor Hockey: Lund Center Forum 4 p.m. I will be in attendance merely for the heated fights. THE CUP IS ON THE LINE. Weekend Movies: Her & … Continue reading Calendar (4/25/2014)
Students gather to rejuvenate the meaning of community Today, students of Gustavus Adolphus College will gather together outside the chapel to rejuvenate the meaning of community damaged by the disempowerment of its representatives. The students will participate in Divest-Fest, a community rally in the pursuit of student voice in investment and administrative decisions that will affect the community’s future. “What we really like to focus on … Continue reading Our Future, Our Voices, #OurGustavus
Tuesday, April 15 Campus Safety responded to a report of two students being responsible for a theft of College property. An Adirondack chair was recovered in a room in Sorensen Hall. Wednesday, April 16 Campus Safety responded to a drug/narcotic violation in North Hall involving one student. Collegiate Fellows responded to a policy violation in Pittman Hall involving two students. Thursday, April 17 A student … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (4/25/2014)
One of the biggest issues facing today’s colleges and universities is budget allocation. Students, staff, and administration may never completely agree on where money should be spent, how it should be invested, and where it should be restricted. However, in the case of a private college, such as Gustavus, reports stating exactly where- and how much- money is being allocated do not require public release. … Continue reading Student ‘Our Gustavus’ Campaign calls for financial transparency
Atheist author, blogger, and activist Greta Christina delivered her lecture entitled “Why are you atheists so angry” in Wallenberg Auditorium on Thursday, April 10. Christina’s lecture was jointly sponsored by the Gustavus Secular Student Alliance, Queers and Allies, and College Republicans. Secular Student Alliance President and Founder Ryan Liebl addressed the organization’s motivation for inviting Christina to the Gustavus campus, noting that Christina’s stance on … Continue reading Activist Greta Christina advocates atheist anger
Colleges Against Cancer, Gustavus’ on campus cancer awareness group, held their biggest yearly event, Relay For Life, from Friday, April 11 to Saturday, April 12 this year. The group increased fundraising totals by almost $10,000, from last year’s $36,000 to over $45,000 this year. The event’s 510 Gustavus participants worked in teams to walk from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. with the overall goal to … Continue reading Gustavus Relay for Life raises over $45,000
Peace Studies Award winners from 2013 gathered in the Presidents’ Dining Room on March 24 to share their experiences with the campus. About 40 students and faculties joined the celebration, featuring presentations by award recipients Briana Bloom, MacKenzie Brill, Lars Ericson, Courtney Train and Avery Wallace. Chair in Political Science and Director in Peace Studies Mimi Gerstbauer explained the purpose of the award. “It is … Continue reading Peace Studies Award brings life-changing impact
