Recently, I found myself staring at the map of the world taped to my dorm room wall, and I started to think about the history that this world we inhabit has endured. After a while, I started thinking about how the map I was looking at is a human creation. In reality, it is nothing more than our perceived interpretation of reality, a reality that … Continue reading Putting the Universe in Perspective
I’m just going put it out there – I love country music. I know I don’t look like the kind of person who would love to dance around in cowboy boots, call a violin a fiddle, and ride around in my boyfriend’s huge truck. I’m not, but I grew up with the music, and it holds a special place in my heart. I’ve never really … Continue reading I Guess I’m Not a little More Country Than That
Around this campus, the idea of “privilege” gets tossed around quite a bit; white privilege, class privilege, and heterosexual privilege are the most commonly heard “privilege” phrases. Certainly there are perks to being a member of those classes. As a white, heterosexual, upper-class male I am less likely to be stopped by police cars, harassed for my choice in partners, and I have benefited greatly … Continue reading My Problem with “Privilege”
Response to “No ifs, ands, or butts” I am deeply disappointed in the representation of Student Senate presented in the recent article “No ifs, ands, or butts.” Ms Nickel’s writing showed a profound lack of knowledge concerning both the situation and the capabilities of the Student Senate. Most frustrating was the claim that students see the replacement of the chairs in the Courtyard Cafe as … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (3/7/2014)
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but Rebecca Bergman’s first rulings as President-Elect of Gustavus. Making a lot of noise here. Friday, Mar. 7 GAC’s Got Talent: The Caf 7 p.m. But grammatical fluency is not one of those talents. Weekend Movie: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Wallenberg Auditorium 7 & 10 p.m. Given how clumsy … Continue reading Calendar (3/7/2014)
Wednesday, February 26 A non-student and a Gustavus student while in Gibbs Hall were cited by the Saint Peter Police Department for underage consumption. The Gustavus student was cited for underage consumption and possession and a social host violation by Campus Safety. The non-student was issued a trespass warning by Campus Safety. Thursday, February 27 A Physical Plant employee reported suspicious activity at Norelius Hall. … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (3/7/2014)
Many students will find themselves asking, at some point in their educational careers, if college is really worth it, perhaps while slaving over a research paper or studying furiously for a final exam. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, a performance from the Minneapolis-based improvisation group, The Theater of Public Policy, joined in conversation to openly address and explore this question in partnership with guest speakers, Philosophy … Continue reading Is college worth it? Theater of Public Policy seeks to find answer
This fall, the decision was made to accelerate a staged workforce reduction of one percent over several years, to three–four percent carried out this year. With the workforce reduction, Gustavus will go from 218 to 210 full-time faculty, increasing the student to faculty ratio of 11:1 to nearly 12:1. Low 2013-14 enrollment resulted in low revenue for the school and smaller class sizes, which, according … Continue reading Accelerated workforce reduction faculty cuts announced
Through pots of chocolate, strawberries, pretzels and more, news about President’s Ball spreads through campus with a buzz of excitement. On Thursday, Feb. 20, students gathered around fondue in Norelius Hall, Pittman Hall, and the Courtyard Café. The event was a preview for the President’s Ball and a time to answer the questions that first timers might have about the popular campus event. The Campus … Continue reading CAB kicks off President’s Ball festivities with fondue
