RE: Pavement of Malls

After observing foot traffic on campus in recent weeks, I wish to submit a modest proposal. The powers-that-be should consider paving all of Eckman Mall and the east end of the West Mall. Many pedestrians seem to have adopted the simple geometric axiom to plan their itineraries across campus  – “The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.” I suspect that very soon … Continue reading RE: Pavement of Malls

Reject: A new Viking’s stadium

If you were to open up the Star Tribune any day in the past month you would likely find an article related to the Minnesota Vikings “needing” a new stadium. This is an issue not only pertinent to the sports culture of Minnesota but our political culture. A new stadium will require a total funding upwards of 1.1 billion dollars. The state would be committing … Continue reading Reject: A new Viking’s stadium

Student Health 101

Student Health 101 is a nation-wide e-magazine that contains videos, recipes and articles about health and well-being issues that college students might face. Individual colleges are then given six pages to customize for their own students. Assistant Professor in Health and Exercise Science Stephanie Otto, who serves on the Advisory Board for Student Health 101, feels that this customization is the most valuable part of … Continue reading Student Health 101

Campus Safety Report (Nov 11, 2011)

Monday, October 31 •  Campus Safety investigated a domestic dispute at Southwest Hall.   Tuesday, November 1 •  A Campus Safety Officer responded to a medical assist outside of Norelius Hall.   Wednesday, November 2 •  A Gustavus employee reported a small unintentional fire in Old Main. • Campus Safety was called for a medical assist at the Jackson Campus Center.   Thursday, November 3 … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (Nov 11, 2011)

Student Senate investigates trash problem in Complex

Many students living in Complex have noticed that there is an excessive trash problem in their building. “It is very messy,” Drew Olmen, sophomore elementary education major, said about North Hall. “You just learn to work around it. Literally, after Saturday night, only two showers work because the rest are full of trash.” “It’s not just a trash problem, it’s a messiness problem. I’ve heard … Continue reading Student Senate investigates trash problem in Complex