The not-so distant future I always tease with my friends that I can’t wait to be eighty. No more work, no more money issues . . . ten years of life expectancy. I’m honest when I say it would be nice to be an 80 year-old who’s worked his share and retired. At the same time, it’s horrifying to think of all the life that … Continue reading A tip from your bonny lass
God who? God is something that people talk about a lot. God has been used to proclaim truth to the masses and God has also been used by Sir Mix-A-lot when he said, “Oh, my, god. Becky, look at her butt.” It seems as though the definition of God is a bit flexible. God has been used in a religious context, in a political context, … Continue reading Cloudy with a chance of musing
…Conference Championships The Gustavus women’s Cross Country team had a strong race at the MIAC Conference Championships last Saturday, which were held at the Como Golf Course in Saint Paul. Heading into the meet the women were ranked fifth, but had a goal of attaining second in the Conference. The Gustie women outperformed their goal and won the title of Conference Champions for the second … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country wins…
The Gustavus men’s swim team is kicking off their season with a meet against Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. on Friday, Nov. 9. “They’ve been swimming for a month, and it is time to race. They are all very excited. Saint Olaf will be tough, but I think we have improved quite a bit. It is going to be some good racing,” Head Coach … Continue reading Men’s Swimming: a preview of success
This Saturday’s football game, against Concordia College marks the last game in a Gustavus uniform for the team’s 15 senior players. The Gustavus football team started out strong, winning its season opener against Simpson College 35-26. After some close losses to Augsburg and St. Olaf, the football team rebounded to take a commanding 37-0 victory over Hamline University. Sitting at an even 2-2 record going … Continue reading Seniors provide heartbeat of the Football team
While you read this article, do me a favor. Stand up. Although most students associate eating junk food and lack of exercise with poor health, extended periods of sitting are just as detrimental. According to Alexandra Sifferlin’s article, “Why Prolonged Sitting is Bad for Your Health,” adults who sit for 11 or more hours per day have a 40 percent increased risk of dying in … Continue reading Please stand up while reading
Students and faculty alike gathered in the Courtyard Café Monday evening to kick-off Coming Out Week with the annual event “Queer We Are.” The event, organized by Gustavus Queers & Allies (Q&A), provides an open forum for members of the LGBT community to share their stories of “coming out” and allows for allies to voice their accompanying support. “I am so glad to be a … Continue reading Gusties ‘come out,’ inspire courage and solidarity
Monday, October 8 • A Gustavus student reported the theft of an unlocked bike in the Campus Center bike rack. Tuesday, October 9 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist at the Lund Center. • A student reported the theft of unsecured personal property from the women’s locker room at the Lund Center. • Campus Safety took a report of vandalism from the Sjostrom … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/2/12)
This fall Gustavus has welcomed to its history department the special topics course Queer History and Culture, 1880-1980, taught by History and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies Professor Kate Wittenstein. The idea for the class was first conceived by students in her Gender and Sexuality course last spring. In that course, Wittenstein devotes a couple weeks devoted to queer history, which sparked student interest in … Continue reading Students initiate first-ever queer history course
Evolution often occurs slowly over incredibly long periods of time, but Gustavus’ trademark lion seems to be exempt from this rule since throughout the past 50 years there have been numerous alterations to the Gustie Lion. The first lion was introduced sometime in the 1960s as a result of a $100 scholarship contest sponsored by the Bookmark for the student who could provide a 100-200 … Continue reading Changing mascots, but unchanged pride
