Words. Arranged in few and sparse, they are all but for the worse. Smushed and squished like sardines in a can, these words overwhelm, confuse any woman. Hence—the length of a song suits me—a commentary, my cuppa tea! On that quippy note, I illustrate here on our imaginary chalkboard the word “Gustie” in all its splendor. What connotations mingle with that word? Smiles, hard workers, … Continue reading The powerful connotations of words
My name is Michelle Lutz, and I’m a senior at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn. and a graduate of St. Peter High School (class of 2007). I’m a theatre arts major and a communication studies minor. This past spring semester, I had the opportunity to do an internship at the State Capitol as a legislative intern for State Representative Terry Morrow. My internship was … Continue reading Terry Morrow
As a relatively recent Gustavus graduate, I am not unaware of the sexually permissive, left-leaning, increasingly secularized campus culture that students encounter despite the college’s purported mission to be a “…community where a mature understanding of the Christian faith and lives of service are nurtured…” While at Gustavus I learned of professors who undermined or even disparaged orthodox Christian beliefs, and I attended chapel services … Continue reading Freshmen orientation video
As a Gustie grad now working in state politics, I see how lucky the community at Gustavus is to have a professor at our school serving in the Minnesota State Legislature. I have had the dual privilege of being taught by Professor Morrow at Gustavus and working for Representative Morrow in the state House. I have seen firsthand his dedication to the people he serves … Continue reading Terry Morrow
The construction of the new academic building on campus may prompt curiosity within the student body and questions regarding Gustavus’s next course of action. One subject that has yielded much deliberation is the rumor of a Lund Center renovation and expansion. Following the arrival of President Jack Ohle in 2008 was the institution of a new strategic plan of action that discussed improvement of campus … Continue reading Lund Center renovation will eventually materialize
The Men’s Cross Country team’s season is winding down. The team has three meets left, the Jim Drews Invitational at UW-La Crosse, the MIAC Championships and the NCAA Central Regional meet. The team is excited for these next few meets. “The big meets are coming up, the ones we train six months of the year for,” Junior Mark Bartley said. “The MIAC meet is always … Continue reading Men’s Cross Country: Run, Forrest, run
Monday, October 4 A Gustavus student reported a theft of a bicycle from the bike rack at Pittman Hall. A Gustavus student reported a theft of a cell phone from an unlocked locker in the Lund Center. Tuesday, October 5 A Gustavus employee reported a lost campus key to Campus Safety. Wednesday, October 6 A Gustavus student was cited for underage consumption of alcohol while … Continue reading Oct. 4 – Oct. 10 Safety Report
Fresh off his first game with the Minnesota Vikings in more than five years, Randy Moss dusted off his #84 purple and yellow jersey just in time to catch Brett Favre’s 500th career touchdown pass. As Randy said in his opening press conference with the Vikings, “To all the Viking fans coming to the Metrodome, pull your 84 jerseys out. It’s going to be a … Continue reading Are you feeling Randy? : Vikes excited about addition of Moss
