Every year around this time, some controversy seems to erupt that gets everyone on campus talking. Past wars of words have ranged from college administrative politics to missing newspaper conspiracies. This year, the point of contention materializes in the question: “Can we be good without God?” It goes without saying that the formal debate addressing this topic on May 15 will hardly come close to … Continue reading Believing in responsibility
Mr. Legeros has yet again written a dud of a column. Instead of being so critical of the FCA for their upcoming event “Can we be good without God?” how about giving them some credit for organizing this event? It doesn’t matter if they are sponsoring the event and participating in it and “yes and no” questions are very prevalent in everyday life (so yes … Continue reading Re: Can we have Good without God?
I write in response to Mr. Lundborg’s recent commentary on the Fair Trade industry. I would agree that FT is not without its problems. It might not bring great economic success to developing countries, and I would applaud an effective plan to work with these countries in solidarity for a more just economic order. However, particularly looking at the chocolate industry, I would not so … Continue reading Re: In which our hero voices an unpopular opinion
The May 15 debate, “Can We Be Good Without God?” will consider the origin of human morality, particularly, is God and God’s Word the sole source for our understanding of good and evil? If not, where can we account for our shared human morality? If there is no God, would there be goodness? The event will be a formal debate between Christian apologist, and Southwest … Continue reading Can We Be Good Without God?
After a two year hiatus from the NCAA Division III Championships, the Gustavus Men’s Golf Team has suddenly thrust itself into strong consideration for one of the tournament’s at-large bids since winning last weekend’s St. John’s Invitational. With the win the Gusties are now ranked sixth in the nation after defeating the number one ranked Johnnies. The Gusties took home the team title with an … Continue reading Men’s Golf hoping for NCAA Tournament berth
When Judge Susan Richard Nelson issued an 89-page ruling granting NFL players their motion for preliminary injunction after hearings in St. Paul, Minn., it resulted in more questions than answers with the fast approaching NFL draft this weekend. While the injunction was a major step for the players in terms of ending the NFL lockout, the owners will not accept defeat and this setback. The … Continue reading Uncertainty surrounds NFL draft
The Gustavus Women’s Tennis team has prepared itself for another run at a MIAC Championship and a NCAA Championship berth by playing a schedule filled with national championship contenders over the course of the season. The Gusties hosted the ITA National Indoor tournament with eight nationally ranked teams in February, before traveling to Georgia over Spring Break to compete in the FAB 10 Tournament. Finally … Continue reading Women’s tennis looking to finish another undefeated MIAC season
Monday, April 11 Suspicious activity was reported on Chapel Drive near Olin hall. Suspicious activity was reported in Sohre Hall. Tuesday, April 12 A Campus Safety Officer responded to Norelius Hall to take a report of damage to Gustavus property. Thursday, April 14 A Campus Safety Officer responded to a medical assist at the Jackson Campus Center. Two students while in Uhler Hall were cited … Continue reading April 11 – April 24 Safety Report
After 15 years of serving as chaplain for the Gustavus campus, Chaplain Brian Johnson announced that he is taking a position at Valparaiso University as the Executive Director of Campus Ministries. “Valparaiso has created a new position to coordinate the work of several divisions of the college’s mission and ministry. The staff of the Chapel of the Resurrection, the office of Church Relations and a … Continue reading Chaplain Brian Johnson leaving Gustavus
