Growing up in the West, my family spent a lot of time in state and national parks. The catch phrase of Smokey the Bear, “Only you can prevent wild fires,” was instilled in me at a very young age, as well as the lesson that one should leave a campsite better than one found it. It was our responsibility to take care of these special … Continue reading Only you can
Never let someone tell you you’re not brave, for you’ve just willingly chosen to read yet another article regarding Miley Cyrus’ performance at the 2013 Video Music Awards. As you’re undoubtedly aware, Miss Cyrus performed her summer hit, “We Can’t Stop,” and followed through by performing with Robin Thicke to his hit “Blurred Lines.” Throughout her performance, Cyrus stripped down to a skincolored bikini, smacked … Continue reading She’s just being Miley
War is a bloody game of numbers and strategy played with the lives of soldiers as game pieces. However, those playing the game never consider that these pieces are living beings who give their lives so that a pretentious few can attempt to force their ideas across the line once negotiations and peace talks fall apart. War is a game that shouldn’t be played at … Continue reading Obama on Syria
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the lyrics to Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me.” Nobody knows what the hell he’s saying. Friday, Sept. 27 Homecoming: Pep Fest: Lund Forum 6 p.m. Not to be confused with Big Hill Farm’s annual jalapeño showcase. Homecoming: The Pizza-Off: Lund Forum 6:30 p.m. Whoever hands out more … Continue reading Calendar (9/27/2013)
Monday, September 16 Collegiate Fellows reported a possible drug/narcotics violation in North Hall involving one student. A student reported the theft of a bicycle from College grounds. Wednesday, September 18 Five students while on College grounds were cited by Campus Safety for underage consumption of alcohol. One student was cited for underage possession of alcohol. One student was cited for failure to comply with … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/27/2013)
Last spring, Senior History Major Keenan Madson became the first student in Gustavus history to receive the opportunity to do an internship in China. The internship was going to allow Madson to work with historians and engineers at Chime-long Paradise, the largest amusement park in China. Located just north of Hong Kong in southern China, Chime-long Paradise, planned to host 13 American students to work … Continue reading Internship leaves student abandoned, but not discouraged
I stood in Saint Mark’s Square in the middle of Venice. I had been told of splendor and magic that the square exudes… Yet, as I shuffled along through a mass of humanity, I felt boxed in, thirsty (but not thirsty enough to pay 4 euro for water), and concerned that one of the thousands of pigeons dive-bombing throughout the square would land on my … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (9/20/2013)
