Starting this year Gustavus will be home to its second Distinguished Endowed Chair, Dr. Greg Aune. This position is an entirely new one created by a generous donation from Jon and Anita Young, and allows one professor to focus on a specific subject. This donation was formally called the Jon and Anita Young Distinguished Endowed Chair in Choral Conducting. The Distinguished Endowed Chair creates for … Continue reading Aune Receives Distinguished Chair
No matter what you want to learn about Gustavus—the tornado of 1998, the streakers that once bolted through the cafeteria or the history of diversity on campus—Gustavus A-Z probably has something to say about the subject. Dave Kenney has compiled the highlights of Gustavus Adolphus’ 150 years of history into one glossy book. Photos, old cartoons, Market Place menus, quotes from old Gustavian Weeklys… all … Continue reading Gustavus A-Z: A look through our history
Cars 2, directed by John Lasseter, is primarily a story of the friendship between two characters, Lightning McQueen (played by Owen Wilson) and Mater (played by Larry the Cable Guy). Lightning McQueen is the amicable red race-car. Mater, a rusty tow-truck, greets McQueen upon his arrival with a bout of exuberance. The resident cars of Radiator Springs also celebrate McQueen’s return. Meanwhile, Mater argues with … Continue reading Cars 2—fun for Family Weekend
Along with hosting one of the country’s favorite holidays, October is also known for showcasing a heavy but important subject: Domestic Violence Awareness. Originally called the “Day of Unity”, Domestic Violence Awareness Month started as a day dedicated to activities conducted at local, state, and national levels. In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was held. Currently, DVAM is participated statewide and … Continue reading October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The above phrase may paint a picture in your mind of college clichés: drunken toga parties, stacks of empty pizza boxes, or playing frisbee in the mall. Somehow this doesn’t resonate with Gustavus. Sure, we play frisbee and gorge on Godfather’s once in a while (R.I.P. PJ’s), but when it comes to toga parties, Gustavus’s rank as the 20th most sober school in the country … Continue reading The college experience
I got the chance to learn last week about an incredibly important piece of legislation making its way through Congress this year. It’s called the Dream Act, meant to help tens of thousands of children illegally brought to this country by family members to gain rights that all people should have access to. As I sat in this meeting, I was struck with disbelief at … Continue reading We need to think about ourselves a little more, yes?
Have you seen him? I have no idea where he is. It’s four o’clock already and he’s got classes until one-thirty, and the kid comes back to the room religiously afterward. Um, is that not a red flag that something is horribly wrong? How am I even supposed to read my biology book and watch Family Guy at the same time without wondering where the … Continue reading Where’s My Roommate?!
Few among us can say that bathroom graffiti has profoundly influenced our political views. That hasn’t stopped some Gustavus students from trying to influence us, though, as anyone who ever spent a study break on a library toilet has doubtless witnessed. I recently found one such piece very intriguing, however: the ominous pronouncement that “CAPITALISM FAILED BIG TIME.” We have to assume that at least … Continue reading The McNasty side of capitalism
Every 2 years, CAB puts on a “big” concert, featuring a famous musical act as voted on by students. Recently, I have lost faith in Gustavus’s view on musical acts. I define a musical act as “a person or group who can play, perform, or sing and utilize talent and work ethic.” I lose respect for acts that perform with an audio track, usually consisting … Continue reading RE: Big Concert
