With a career given over to protean change and stretching as far back as Wilco’s, it’s hard to say just what sonic territories have been left uncharted. The group has pumped out morbid piano-laced pop tunes such as “Summerteeth”, strummed Americana-infused country in the spirit of Graham Parsons “Being There”, poked fun at Americana under a veneer of guitar feedback “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot”, probed the … Continue reading Start listening to The Whole Love
Start seeking out your feather boas and heavy make-up. The drag show is coming. On Friday, Oct. 17, the student organization Queers & Allies (Q & A) will transform Evelyn Young Dining Room into a runway show fit for the daring, young students who will shake, flaunt and strut their gender-bending stuff to a panel of judges. The show will be emceed by Nina DiAngelo, … Continue reading An evening to celebrate who you are and strut your stuff.
Gustavus hates conservatives. You know it’s true. It’s not the fact that the liberal professors are indoctrinating the students in preparation for a Communist revolution, nor is it the fact that we allow, *shudder*, atheists on our campus. Conservatives must be so outnumbered and so closed off from the rest of the school because there is a systematic plan to get rid of them all, … Continue reading Why Gustavus hates Conservatives
“Don’t tell them you’re from Gustavus, though. They’ll think you’re—well, they’ll assume you’re desperate.” “Wait, what?” At least that was my reaction. About six months ago, I happened to be shopping at the Penny’s in River Hills down in Mankato, picking up a few President’s Ball items. In the process of discussing the streamlining dynamics of lace briefs under tight dresses with the girl behind … Continue reading Supply and demand
“Thank goodness for Facebook.” There’s a thought that has crossed a lot of minds. I know I’ve had this moment: dead cellphone suffocating your plans or lost numbers keeping you out of touch. Maybe you’ve got no info on your study group except one dude’s last name, so where do you turn? Oh, right, the social hub everyone visits constantly that can be accessed from … Continue reading Everything in moderation
“Nick? What do you think about that?” my grandfather asked his now very confused grandson. “Sorry, what was that? I zoned out for a minute.” “Did you hear about the amendment that’s going to be on the ballot? You know, to re-define marriage?” I smiled weakly and nodded, mostly to stop myself from any other reaction, formulating the perfect response and mentally preparing for war. … Continue reading …not tolerant
With the upcoming Coming Out Week, I wish to convey why we should celebrate homosexual and bisexual relationships. Now many of us have been told that we should be “tolerant” and “open-minded” about lifestyles different from our own. We have been told not to judge others simply because they are different. The main problem with this moral relativist stance is that it fails to grasp … Continue reading Letter to the Editor RE: Coming Out Week
The Gustavus Men’s Tennis team was unstoppable last weekend, capturing both singles and doubles titles while hosting the USTA/ITA Midwest Regional. Junior Amrik Donkena won both the singles draw and also took the doubles crown with partner Mya Smith-Dennis. In the single’s finals, Donkena took the first set 7-5 against his opponent Fabricio Moncada of Saint John’s, but lost the second set 6-3. “Amrik had … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s Tennis Impress at ITA’s
Cloaked in black and gold and stalking the Gustavus campus are a unique group of wild beings, swarming on game days and smearing their faces with paint like indigenous warriors. They are generally not warriors of the gridiron or the soccer pitch and are not required to boast rippling muscles and unfathomable athletic ability. Unique to this breed is the characteristic of an unmatched passion … Continue reading GAC Attack
