Ascending to altitude, Senior Zack Gardner wrestled with an emotional paradox. Despite the sudden chill down his spine and the resounding, “why am I doing this” in his mind, his demeanor on the outside seemed to be calm. As the instructor opened the right hand door, the earth loomed. The ominous countdown was all Zack could hear over the roaring of the plane’s engine. On … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Zack Gardner
The first thing people associate with Nepal is the Himalayas. If there is one thing you should understand about Nepal, it’s that it isn’t just Himalayan mountains. Yes, it has some of the world’s tallest mountains but there are also jungles with tigers and rhinos, a sprawling urban capital, a developing government, and the rich culture of a country that’s never been conquered. In the … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (10/11/2013)
No matter is the age, Disney has impacted someone’s childhood in one way or another. While some of us were too young to experience the 90’s Disney “Renaissance” (consisting of films like The Lion King and Aladdin in theatres), we were fortunate enough to grow up with the CG animated team that Disney purchased: Pixar. Pixar created a variety of franchises, and were known for … Continue reading Monsters University: Pixar’s step in the right direction
Cindy Mayweather, The ArchAndroid, The Electric Lady, and Android No. 57821 all refer to one of the many characters within the universe Janelle Monáe creates in her music. Mostly known by the public for her ten second guest appearance in Fun’s “We Are Young,” Monáe carries an array of sounds and visions that haven’t been discovered by the general public. Last month, Monáe released her … Continue reading Electric Lady shocks critics and audiences alike
If there is one place to really enjoy all the beauty that fall brings to campus, it is the arboretum. With the help of several student workers every year, Linneaus Arboretum Director and Naturalist Scott Moeller and Administrative Assistant Shirley Mellema put on a free event for students called Fall Fest. Mellema hopes that the wide spectrum of activities and vendors will make the event … Continue reading Annual Fall Fest returns to Linneaus Arboretum
Coming Out Week is an annual event sponsored by the Queers and Allies (Q&A) student organization. This year, Coming Out Week coincides with National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11. Not only is Coming Out Week a time for students to celebrate pride, but also a time to show support for one another. “It spreads the message that Gustavus is a loving community, supporting queers … Continue reading Coming Out Week 2013: Celebrating diversity & acceptance
We, the Gustavus Philosophers’ Guild, in response to the recent publicity and advocacy for the Gustavus Tobacco Free Initiative, put forth a statement humbly asking those who support the initiative to reconsider. Before any arguments are given against making GAC tobacco free, we would like to state that tobacco is a dangerous and potentially lethal substance, and raising awareness about its health effects is an … Continue reading Letter to the Editor (10/11/2013)
After three plus years at Gustavus, one of my greatest Gustie pet peeves is when people either call themselves or refer to other students as “freshman.” Many people are confused, as the terms “first-year” and “freshman” are used interchangeably. They are in fact significantly different. The term “freshman” is a gendered term, whereas “first-year” is gender neutral. The use of the term freshman to refer … Continue reading Hey you guys
Let’s be honest, who’d ever willingly read the things a first-year student has learned after being at college for a little over a month? The answer to that great question is you. Whether you’re currently an upperclassmen or “fresh meat” such as myself, you know what it feels like to start college away from home on your own. Books have been written about what to … Continue reading Lessons of a first-year
Hooray – it’s Friday! You just finished up your last class of the week, and you’re feeling pretty good about yourself. That test you studied for all week wasn’t so bad after all. You’re excited to see your grade, and you check Moodle for the results: it’s a D. We all deal with adversity in our lives, especially as college students. For some, it seems … Continue reading The choice is yours
