We need a servant leader for president

This summer we all received the announcement that President Ohle would be resigning at the end of this year’s term, which means this fall the Presidential Search Committee will begin to look for our next president. It will be an ideal time for the Gustavus community to come together and begin discussing what values and characteristics we would like to see in the next leader … Continue reading We need a servant leader for president

Coffee Talk

St. Peter is changing, and I don’t think I like it. Returning to campus this year, I noticed a lot of things had changed– not just for St. Peter, but also Gustavus. The campus center is all switched around, the D Center is now tucked away in the PA’s old corner, and both Virgil and Judy are gone. Campus Safety and Res Life have new … Continue reading Coffee Talk

Persistent Plea

Here’s a plea that was stuck in my head during my summer in the Black Hills. “No more cars in national parks. Let the people walk. Or ride horses, bicycles, mules, wild pigs–anything–but keep the automobiles and the motorcycles and all their motorized relatives out. We have agreed not to drive our automobiles into cathedrals, concert halls, art museums, legislative assemblies, private bedrooms and the … Continue reading Persistent Plea

Calender (8/30/2013)

* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The Gustavian Weekly, but rather the first few pages of National Treasure 3’s screenplay.  Nic Cage is on board because he’s Nic f@#$ing Cage. Friday, August 30 Move Into Your Residence Hall: 6:30 p.m. And pray like hell it isn’t ninety f@#$ing degrees. Orientation to Community Living: Residence Halls, Alumni … Continue reading Calender (8/30/2013)

Excitement is high as teams start preseason training

Women’s Soccer: building on last year’s foundation A year ago, the women’s soccer team was adjusting to a new coach along with the new style of play that the new coach brought to the team. As the team continues to rebuild the program, the women are excited about the opportunity to build upon last year’s foundation. During the preseason the women have been working together as … Continue reading Excitement is high as teams start preseason training

Drug Deception

Working in a college library all summer, a sizeable number of books passed through my hands, yet I couldn’t let Bad Pharma simply continue on to the routing shelves. Its shocking title – Bad Pharma: How Drug Companies Mislead Doctors and Harm Patients – intrigued me, and I was soon drawn into a world of pharmaceutical politics, lies, and legal battles. And what did I … Continue reading Drug Deception