In her four years at Gustavus Adolphus College, Senior Dance and Psychology Major Sarah Jabar has made quite an impact on campus. “She’s got it. Like that one song. She’s what you need when you need it—Sarah Jabar, God love her. I know I do,” Junior English Major Jordan Walker said. Among other things, Sarah is heavily involved in the Gustavus Dance Company, which has … Continue reading Sarah Jabar: Well grounded in what’s good
As the school year slowly winds down, senior art studio majors are preparing for their Senior Art Show. The Senior Art Show will begin with a reception on Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Hillstrom Museum of Art and will be open until May 30. The title of this year’s show is “Atypical 9 to 5,”and it showcases the … Continue reading “Atypical 9 to 5” showcases senior art studio pieces
On Saturday, May 1, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., the hard work of a year culminates for the Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestras at the Honors Day Concert in Christ Chapel. For senior musicians, the concert is representative of an entire college career of dedication to music. For all the musicians, it represents a year of bonding and growing as musicians and as people. “This is … Continue reading Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestras’ Honors Day concert
The continuing education program of Linnaeus Arboretum will host a Wildflower Walk on May 6, 2010, at Seven-Mile Creek County Park. The program offers several nature-oriented adult education classes to mainly members of the St. Peter community, with the goal of giving people a better understanding of the natural world. The walk will take place about seven miles south of St. Peter off of Highway … Continue reading Arboretum’s continuing education program hosts wildflower walk
Before my response to Alex, I would like to say one thing to the leaders of FCA. The absence of morals in “nature” does not indicate an absence of morals in humans (or other species). Atheism is not equivalent to nihilism. To begin, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Alex for furthering discussion with a constructive response to my article. My intention … Continue reading A case for doubt: A response to Alex Legeros
As a lover of argumentation and debate little gets me more excited than a rousing contest between two sides. The problem with loving to argue is that when a debate gets too one-sided it leaves the viewer feeling cheated, that there was so much left unsaid that it crippled the position of the losing side and made the debate stale and unfulfilling. Maybe I love … Continue reading Is faith integral to learning?
You’ve discovered it this morning as you plunked your toothbrush into your – shower caddy or – cup by the sink or – the cardboard box that functions as your toiletry bin along with a meeting grounds for crusty lotion bits and fantastic hair clumps. You’ve discovered that blue section of your favorite Oral-B has faded to white, God’s way of letting you know it … Continue reading Alternative uses for a toothbrush
Political “dialogue,” such as it is, lacks in this country. I’ve asked myself on numerous occasions why this is so. I’ve decided that a key part of the answer to this question is the art of listening. Most people seem to be incapable of this art. Oh sure, they sit there and nod their head, but in their mind they are already thinking of what … Continue reading The art of listening and persuasion
I am writing in regards to the recent naming of Gustavus as a “Green College” by the Princeton Review. I think this is really interesting, for lack of a better word, because I have realized after being here for three years now that the majority of Gustavus students don’t actually give a shit about “being Green” or not. The “Guide to 286 Green Colleges” is … Continue reading Green college
The Gustavus Women’s Tennis team is one meet away from an undefeated MIAC season. On Saturday the Gusties will face Carleton to determine which will be the 2010 MIAC regular season Champion. The match will be held at the Swanson Tennis Center at 1:00 p.m. Currently Gustavus is ranked at the top of the MIAC with Carleton coming in a close second. The Gusties are … Continue reading Gustie Women look to clinch 19th consecutive regular season title
