First, I would like to congratulate you, dear reader, for making it past what is doubtlessly a terrifying picture of me. I assure you your bravery will be rewarded. By way of introduction, there are two things that I feel you should know about me: First, growing up, my parents liked to teach me important life lessons through the magic of proverbs. Thus, if at … Continue reading In which our hero discusses local politics
Look on the bright side.” “Think positively.” “Dream big.” All of these sayings are as cliché and overused as a black-and-white iPhotoBooth profile pic on Facebook, and hearing them produces the same reaction as hearing any live recording of Taylor Swift’s so called “music.” Which is to vomit. That’s because all of these sayings are outrageously optimistic. Not to be Debby Downer here, but I … Continue reading The dangers of optimism
What does one stay up for? A café napkin probes the question. Is the answer one word, or thirteen? Can the reason be summed up in one word, ambition, or does it take two, work ethic? The location for historical rendezvous and social networking, cafés exist as central to life. Yet, dotted along European and American streets, these colorful and “unique” spaces are not obviously … Continue reading Would you like to go for coffee?
Once upon a time, Gustavus Student Senate had received enough complaints that it decided to brainstorm, create and implement a trial run for a “new” way of doing things for the Gus Bus. Fast forward to the end of January. Our polls showed that a whopping 70% of people wanted the “old” Gus Bus system. Student Senate was debating whether it would finish the trial … Continue reading Bewildered by the escort system
In a story like this I believe it is very important to keep things as balanced as possible. While I recognize that Jen Fox is studying abroad, she and Nick Prince definitely got a lot less coverage than their opponents in this article. Perhaps you might have interviewed one of Jen’s friends or professors, or asked her some questions via e-mail. Which pair of running … Continue reading Re: Student Senate Co-Presidential election underway
The Gustavus Men’s Basketball team extended its season with a 90-71 win on the road over St. Olaf in the quarterfinals of the MIAC playoffs on the heels of Head Coach Mark Hanson’s 400th win. Juniors Bobby Johnson and Seth Anderson led the Gusties with 22 points apiece as the Gusties outscored the Oles 49-32 in the second half. With the win, Gustavus advances to … Continue reading Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Hanson records 400th win, focus shifts to playoffs
Junior Colleen Ruane (middle) and Senior Molly Mathiowetz (right) celebrate with Molly Geske after she scored her 1,000th career point in an 85-45 win against Augsburg. Geske scored 16 points in the contest, all coming in the first half. Her 1,000th point came on a runner in the lane with a couple minutes left in the first half. Geske has a career average of 13.3 … Continue reading Junior Molly Geske scores 1,000th career point
The Gustavus Men’s Hockey team is in the MIAC playoffs for the fifth straight season, giving itself a chance to repeat the magic of the last two seasons. Matching recent success has been difficult, as Gustavus finished the year 8-6-2 in the conference, earning the fourth seed in the MIAC playoffs on the final day of play. In 2009, the team finished second in the … Continue reading Men’s Hockey: Still standing
With the completion of a Vikings season more frequently characterized by Brett Favre’s inappropriate text messages and the Metrodome roof collapse than the actual play of the Minnesota Vikings, plans for a new Vikings stadium seem to be gaining traction this off-season. Despite the inconvenience of the roof’s collapse in mid-December, causing the Vikings to play their last two home games at Ford Field in … Continue reading If you build it, they will come
