The last decade has been for video games what the Renaissance was for art. With the last console rotation, the technology of game design has arguably reached a point where graphics aren’t going to get much better, where the Internet has made it easier and more fashionable than ever to play and where the industry has broken out of the underground into a socially acceptable, … Continue reading Transcending genres, creating art, encouraging hate
The title of this article comes from my favorite political movement to include my name: The Jacobites. Their slogan means “Triumphant at Last,” and if you know the story of the failed Jacobite insurrections in 1715 and 1745, the slogan is actually quite ironic. The slogan originated in 1745, after the first minor victory of Prince Charles Stuart in his effort to reclaim the throne … Continue reading Tandem triumphans
There are three types of students seen on campus. The first are those who were actually offended that Gustavus was ranked as one of the most sober schools in the country. The second are Gusties that just go through the motions of getting offended, and finally there are the true Gusties, the ones on billboards and magazines, the ones who sign up for a million … Continue reading Raising awareness about raising awareness
Oh Hollywood, you really outdid yourself this time. This past weekend I went to the movies, settled down with my popcorn and prepared to be bombarded with the classic Hollywood propaganda. But no, this time I was in for a real surprise. As I sat trapped in an abyss of endless trailers, a preview came up and the words “Oh hell no,” escaped through my … Continue reading Disaster: the movie
* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but are in fact a small tub of mice, placed on top of a door standing ajar. When your roommate comes in they’ll learn the meaning of retribution! Friday, May 4 Fluid Motion Workout Class Lund 224 2:30 p.m. And I get arrested when I do that in … Continue reading Calendar (05/04/12)
Nice weather and racing season is just around the corner. Here are some of this season’s most exciting races: Take the Hill Triathlon Despite the cold, over 150 athletes completed the fifth annual Take the Hill Triathlon on Saturday, April 28, 2012. This triathlon included a 500-yard swim in Lund pool, a 12.5-mile bike ride through St. Peter and a 3.3-mile run through the … Continue reading Get ready to race
Gustavus hosted the 12th annual Drake Alternative last weekend despite temperatures in the mid-40s, harsh winds and predictions of snow. Senior Steve Groskreutz won the 400 meter hurdles thanks to a strong finishing kick and took second in the 110 meter hurdles. Senior Emily Klatt was a top performer for the women’s team, as she won the triple jump and recorded a pair of second … Continue reading Gustavus braves unforgiving weather
The Gustie men clinch the regular season title, look forward to post-season After a tough stretch of games on the road, the Gustavus men’s tennis team now know there’s no place like home, as they handily won five straight duals, three of which were MIAC conference rivals. In the MIAC, the Gustavus men defeated Carlton on Sat. April 21, 2012, and then dropped St. Thomas … Continue reading Men’s tennis back on track in MIAC
Monday, April 23 • Campus Safety responded to a property damage report in the Walker House. • A Physical Plant employee reported the theft of college property. • A student reported the theft of her unlocked bicycle from the bike rack at Pittman Hall. • Campus Safety investigated the theft of an unlocked bicycle. The bicycle was recovered with damage. Tuesday, April 24 • … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (05/04/12)
College students nationwide often question the ethics sur- rounding student meal plans. With a plan that does not carry over unused funds to the next semester, Gustavus is no exception. Students ask: Where does my money go? Why are groceries so expensive? Am I wasting my money? Director of Dining Services Steve Kjellgren wants to make sure that those questions don’t go unanswered. Where does … Continue reading Gustavus meal plans: questions, answers and context
