We’ve all heard them before: the story of the security guard whose ghost wanders through Old Main on his nightly rounds, the swimmer who drowned in the old pool and now searches for the locker room, and countless other stories of figures haunting the campus after their untimely deaths. The fact is, ghost stories at Gustavus are nothing new, yet we remain fascinated by them … Continue reading Hauntings on the Hill
A black and white video slowly pans across a swanky apartment living room. A slow and mournful guitar riff begins. Jake Jones enters the frame and croons the lyrics that jumped into his head not more than a few months ago. The song progresses into a dark and folksy cowboy ballad that could have been written and performed by the likes of Bob Dylan or John … Continue reading Alum Jake Jones strums his way to the top
A couple weeks ago, I found myself seething with rage as I read the recap of the Emmy Awards. I’ve been quite adamant in my support for AMC’s Breaking Bad over the years, so imagine my frustration seeing Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and Jonathan Banks each lose in their respective categories. After all, Breaking Bad now has a solid place in the top tier of television … Continue reading The golden age of the silver screen
If you believe a woman’s place is in the kitchen and that after she’s made you a sandwich, vacuumed, and done the dishes, she should rub your feet, then a website entitled Return of Kings may be for you. This website is dedicated to the principle that men should act like men, and women should act like women, which is still a popular social attitude … Continue reading Misogyny for thought
A tragic story on mental health recently appeared in the Mankato Free Press. For Gustavus students, this story hits close to home. In 1998, the Ewing family experienced an unimaginable loss when their mentally ill son, Burt Ewing Jr., brutally murdered his sister during a delusional episode. He was found not-guilty because of his mental illness, and has since resided in the high security section of … Continue reading Good help is hard to find
A few weeks ago, Gustavus students woke up to a shocking email describing a hate crime that happened on campus. Upon reading, I felt something that I wouldn’t have expected – guilt. I did not, nor would I ever, participate in anything of the nature. But I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was almost responsible for the incident. In my mind, it showed a mentality … Continue reading Response to the Gustavus hate crime
Response to Ryan Liebl’s Letter to the Editor: Ryan Liebl states that Assad’s regime has not directly harmed the United States, but that the issue of direct harm is irrelevant. On the contrary, the fact that Assad’s regime has not harmed the United States is extremely important, as any intervention in Syria by the United States would be regarded as an act of aggression. … Continue reading Letters to the Editor (10/18/2013)
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather my own personal calendar because literally nothing happens during Fall Break. Friday, Oct. 18 Faculty Meeting: Alumni Hall 2:30 p.m. Now that they have driven their students to their wits’ end before Fall Break, they brag to each other. Saturday, Oct. 19 I’m Going to … Continue reading Calendar (10/18/2013)
Monday, October 7 A student reported the theft of their bicycle from campus grounds. Wednesday, October 9 A student reported a theft from a laundry room in Sorensen Hall. Thursday, October 10 A student reported receiving a nuisance phone call in Norelius Hall. Saturday, October 12 Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in front of the Campus Center. A directional sign was reported stolen … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/18/2013)
