Firethorne is Gustavus Adolphus College’s student-run literary magazine and is made entirely from student work and is put together by a student staff. Submissions range from poetry and lyrics to prose (of fiction and non) and art. The magazine is published twice a year, with a supplemental in the fall and a full-length, color publication in the spring. Before it was known as the Firethorne, … Continue reading A visual and literary odyssey
Well gentlemen. I suppose you’re wondering why I’ve called you all here tonight. Please, have some cheese from the cracker platter. Gentlemen, I consider many of you to be my brothers. And when I say brothers, I really just mean really, really good friends. That’s why I think it’s time for us to expand as an organization. As you know, we are all awesome people. … Continue reading It comes with a free pin
Upon our traveling to the Renaissance Festival back in the wee beginning of October (remember that Weekly column?!), my suite-mate and I purchased a bar of handmade soap. After smearing our noses in the dozens of samples in the town-market-esque shoppe and chatting with the saleswoman (soap wench?) who had “free soap here” written on her chest with arrows pointing toward her cleavage, we decided … Continue reading Sexy, Satyr Soap
Recently, the first-year orientation process, in particular the shows The Inside Scoop and E Pluribus Gustavus, have been receiving intense public scrutiny. So as far as I can tell, the cause can be linked back to a socially-conservative blog post made by a senior Gustavus student who wrote about those shows using video clips he captured while viewing the performances. The videos are not raw … Continue reading What the first-years see at orientation
Recent events on campus pertain to the issue of homosexuality. Historically speaking, conflicts between and within faith communities are not something new on the map. Humans have been dealing with contradictions and alterations in traditions for, let’s see, centuries. That said, it is necessary to temporarily overlook this philosophical topic and objectively witness the way in which the discourse was ideated. Every community experiences conflict. … Continue reading Direct communication: Not just for comm majors
I feel that Mr. Morrow has come under much flak recently, many of it very much undeserved, and that he is being very unfairly represented by our friends on the right side of the political spectrum. So, I am going to set the record straight. I had a chance to listen to Terry, and let me tell you, this man is a great man, strong … Continue reading Terry Morrow
I have been a little concerned about the actions of the school during coming out week in regards to the rock painter. While I totally disagree with what he did and his message, I recognize his right to say it. However, it felt like the school was coming to close to questioning the perpetrator’s right to say what he did. As much as we may … Continue reading Coming Out Week free speech
Gusties: November 2 will be a big day for Gustavus. As many of you are already aware, this is the day that your very own professor, Terry Morrow, will be re-elected as your representative at the Minnesota State Legislature. But only with your help. I’m a graduate of the Gustavus class of 2009 and a current public policy student at the U of M. In … Continue reading Terry Morrow
I am a white heterosexual female and I have enjoyed the privileges that come with those identities for most of my life. However, for the last year, I have been in a serious relationship with a woman. I still consider myself “straight,” but I am deeply in love with my girlfriend—try fitting that into an acronym. I am “coming out” about this to the Gustavus … Continue reading LGBT equality
Dear Gustavus, We are a hurting community. We are hurting in our personal lives, in our student organizations, and as a whole community. It is OK to feel hurt; it reminds us that we are still human and that we are passionate beings. However, it is what we do with this hurt that can only bring about healing. If we sit around and discuss with … Continue reading Hurting community
