Opinion

Peanut butter and BBQ sauce: Delicious or disgusting?

This past weekend I indulged in a juicy burger topped not with flaccid lettuce, ordinary cheese and banal ketchup, but with a delicious combination of peanut butter and barbeque sauce. It was sweet, it was nutty, it was—as you can imagine—quite gooey. The peanut butter brought out the sweetness of the barbeque sauce, and the tanginess of the barbeque sauce perfectly complemented the rich nuttiness … Continue reading Peanut butter and BBQ sauce: Delicious or disgusting?

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Letters to the Editor

Re: In which our hero voices an unpopular opinion

In his column last week, Jacob Lundborg pointed out an unpopular truth: Fair Trade products earn more for corporations than workers and perpetuate the myth that developing countries are in need of rescue by “whites in shining armor.” Interestingly enough, CAB is offering money from our student activity fees as a subsidy for students to buy two pair of expensive canvas shoes and send one … Continue reading Re: In which our hero voices an unpopular opinion

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Lacrosse: Sultans of scoop

A perennial sport in the East, lacrosse has infiltrated the Midwest and become a contender for varsity recognition. Several MIAC schools, including St. John’s, St. Thomas and others, implemented varsity programs and are helping lacrosse become a legitimate sport in Minnesota. Gustavus Men’s Lacrosse began much like a pick-up team would, a story straight from the script of Sandlot. The team disbanded as a club … Continue reading Men’s Lacrosse: Sultans of scoop

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Sports & Fitness

Women’s Rugby: Scrumming up success

After a second place finish in the top tier of last weekend’s All-Saints Tournament, the Gustavus Women’s Rugby team improved its spring record to 9-7-1 and has once again proven to colleges around the country that they are a force to be reckoned with. Playing six matches in a two-day span, the Gusties took matches from Moorhead/UND, Augustana, Bemidji and St. Benedict while dropping decisions … Continue reading Women’s Rugby: Scrumming up success

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Campus safety report

April 28 – May Safety Report

Thursday, April 28 A Gustavus employee reported the theft of his iPod touch from the Market Place. Campus Safety responded to a Fire Alarm in the Adolphson House. Two students were cited for a Drug narcotic violation and a Drug equipment violation. Saturday, April 30 A Gustavus student while in the Johnson Student Union was charged by Campus Safety for Liquor Violation/of Age, Social Host … Continue reading April 28 – May Safety Report

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News

MAYDAY! takes on capital punishment

On Wednesday, May 4, Gustavus will be hosting the 31st annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference. The controversial discussion topic will be “Executing Justice: Debating Capital Punishment.” Open to students, faculty and the local community, the MAYDAY! Peace Conference will be an exhilarating event to watch. Founded and sponsored by Florence and the late Raymond Sponberg of North Mankato, Minn., the annual conference was created to help … Continue reading MAYDAY! takes on capital punishment

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