There’s a big why in the world. Aristotle remarked that we never can know a thing until we know why it’s there. We can know its form, its composure, its construction, but until we know its function we cannot understand the thing. “Why,” it seems, is tantamount to our finding meaning and purpose in the world we live. Why is a hard question to ask. … Continue reading The big Why
There are some things that I would like to hide about myself. I have a few guilty pleasures, a couple little obsessions and one or two nasty habits that I indulge in behind closed doors. Conversely, I have a few things that I absolutely detest, yet pretend to adore for the sake of others’ opinions and my own reputation. For example, I really try to … Continue reading What you will or as you like it
By mad I really mean, I am so freaking excited it’s March! Think about all the awesome things that are commencing this month. Obviously our picks will be different, but we can all agree that March is super cool. First of all, have you ever noticed that March is the only month that also works as a verb? Just saying it aloud makes me feel … Continue reading I’m mad ‘cause it’s March
I distinctly remember walking back to my dorm on Sunday, March 5 around midnight. Apart from the crunch of my shoes in the newly fallen snow and the passing of Campus Safety vehicles, the college streets were perfectly silent. An eerie orange glow reminiscent of ‘50s horror movies reflected off the buildings and snow banks. I tried to keep in the open, well-lit parts of … Continue reading Facing the fear
In my sophomore year, I enrolled in a class on existentialism. The first thing the professor said as he walked into the classroom was directed to me: “My god, you’re the most wholesome looking individual I’ve ever seen.” And I was branded as such for the rest of the semester, for the rest of the year. His statement didn’t make much sense to me, not … Continue reading I could fall madly in bed with you
The events of the last two weeks have led the students of this rural, collegiate community to believe we are no longer immune to the outside world of violence. Although these acts were frightening, it was calming to hear the President, Ray Thrower and the St. Peter Police Department state how rare these occurrences were. In fact, assaults on campus have not happened for over … Continue reading Support victims of assaults
The next time you wash all those T-shirts that have accumulated from various campus events and organizations, take a quick look at the tag. Which company made them? Where? Most of mine say “Gildan” and are made in Honduras, Haiti or Nicaragua. Gildan is a Canadian company that produces a large volume of the t-shirts we buy. They work very hard to look like supporters … Continue reading T-shirts and working conditions
G-A-C. What? Great at cheering. What? That’s what being a Gustavus superfan is all about. Body paint, gorilla costumes, lion skins, banana suits and respectful cheers that in no way put down the opponent. What? That’s what we do. Gustavus superfans have been running rampant and shirtless through campus for weeks in conjunction with many outstanding playoff performances. Men’s Basketball competed in the MIAC finals, … Continue reading The art of superfanning
March is defined by a few things: the beginning of spring, St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness. This year, the NCAA is experimenting by expanding the field to 68 teams with four play-in games before the “second round” begins with the field of 64 college basketball teams set. What do sports fans love about March Madness? It’s easy. Expect the unexpected. There will always be … Continue reading Let the madness begin
Tuesday, March 8 A Gustavus student reported the theft of his iPod Nano from Nobel Hall. A student reported a laptop stolen from the library. Wednesday, March 9 A Campus Safety officer responded to a medical assist at the north side of the Anderson Social Science building. Thursday, March 10 Campus Safety received a report of a lost key. Friday, March 11 A student on … Continue reading March 8 – March 12 Safety Report
