Sports & Fitness

The enemy under center

Before this issue hits the stands on Friday, one of the most bitter rivalries in professional athletics may escalate to a new level of hatred. Brett Favre, the 39-year old focal point of cheesehead disdain from the Vikings faithful has reportedly met with Minnesota Head Coach Brad Childress earlier this week, and all indications are that upon a physical evaluation, the quarterback may be in mini-camp at the end of the month. While the Vikings’ hand is feeling the push of the domineering forces of father time, I can’t help but to criticize the decision to bring in such a hated rival, though improvement at the quarterback position is necessary. Continue reading The enemy under center

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News, Top Stories

Winds of change: turbines come to campus

Physics students at Gustavus have been studying wind data for many years with the hope that Gustavus will eventually get a wind turbine to produce electricity for the campus. In recent months, progress was made on the project. The school received bids to put up wind turbines and is looking to move forward with the project soon. According to Professor of Physics Chuck Chuck Niederriter, … Continue reading Winds of change: turbines come to campus

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Variety

TMT sorority sponsors Suicide Awareness Week

At Gustavus, there are many opportunities to raise awareness about various issues and help take action to improve them. Next week, the Tau Mu Tau sorority (TMs) will do just that with Suicide Awareness Week. “Suicide affects so many people, but most of the time you would never know whether someone is contemplating suicide, or whether someone is dealing with the loss of someone who … Continue reading TMT sorority sponsors Suicide Awareness Week

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Variety

Associate Professor Henry MacCarthy: Miracle man on the run

Within three weeks of arriving at Gustavus in the fall of 2007, Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance Henry MacCarthy had a whirlwind schedule. “We had to think up a set and costume design for columbinus in one week,” he explained.  The week after that, he cast students he had never met before, and the week after that he defended his dissertation on Caribbean Musical … Continue reading Associate Professor Henry MacCarthy: Miracle man on the run

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Features

Saying Goodbye to the Ace of Aces

Gustavus Adolphus College boasts a strong athletic reputation, stemming from a long history of dominant coaches. From the Gusties’ humble beginnings with baseball coach George Myrum to the wartime powerhouse Lloyd Hollingsworth to Don Roberts, the recent Hobey Baker Legends of Hockey Award winner, many prominent coaches stick out in the school’s history. While the history of Gustavus Athletics has a distinguished past, no individual … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to the Ace of Aces

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Opinion

The time I gave God a headache

Whilst I was recently perusing the latest LOL Cats pictures, a benevolent and omniscient voice came into my head. “Maggie,” the voice simply said, “this is God.” Needless to say, I crapped my pants. I quickly changed into a clean pair (because who wants to speak with their Creator in soiled skivvies?) and responded, “I’m here, God. Would you, um, like something to drink? I … Continue reading The time I gave God a headache

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News

Campus concert stirs student response

Controversy followed a concert this week sponsored by Proclaim Ministries. Eddie James, a Christian musician who travels around the country preaching, leading worship and performing concerts made his way to the Gustavus campus this past Wednesday. Between songs, James and his band mates shared personal stories about the change in their lives that followed their conversions to Christianity. Their comments, specifically regarding homosexuality, generated a … Continue reading Campus concert stirs student response

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Variety

Sophomore Laura Jensen receives scholarship for work with Hispanic culture

If taking a trip to Don Pablo’s is the closest you’ve ever been to experiencing authentic Hispanic culture, you could probably benefit from a talk with Laura Jensen. You’d certainly be hard pressed to find a Gustie sophomore that is as passionate about the Hispanic culture and as committed to sharing it as Laura. It is her commitment to this purpose that has earned Laura … Continue reading Sophomore Laura Jensen receives scholarship for work with Hispanic culture

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