The clicking and whirring of printers is a sound that is synonymous with the library and basements of residence halls. Yet, the amount of paper coming out of these machines is a concern on campus and has given rise to a new policy implemented first in April of 2008 and modified again on Feb. 5, 2009. Students are to receive $6.25 worth of free color … Continue reading Printing policies: in a jam
She’s an Aries, 5’ 5”, blonde and an avid sunlight enthusiast. She enjoys rain, long walks on the beach and cocoa puffs. She’s been to six countries, speaks multiple languages and plays four instruments. She’s going to possibly quadruple minor. She’s First-year Catherine Keith, and she means business. Catherine has been to Spain, Italy, Canada, Iceland, Finland and all around the U.S. During her junior … Continue reading Catherine Keith: Shining brightly both in and out of the classroom
In the cutthroat world of the music industry, it can be extremely difficult for musicians to survive the critical audiences who make their music soar or completely flop. Singer, songwriter and musician Steve Means is overcoming these obstacles and making his way to success in the grueling music world. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has listened to Means’ music, which is … Continue reading CAB brings musician Steve Means to Gustavus
Vagina! If it shocks you to read it, to say it or to think about it, that is all the more reason to attend one of this weekend’s performances of The Vagina Monologues. Senior Psychology Major and cast member Holly Andersen, “The hesitancy to attend speaks volumes about our attitudes about that word, and I challenge you to go to overcome that.” But how does … Continue reading The Voices of The Vagina Monologues
In honor of Black History Month and the Republican National Committee electing its first African-American Chairman, former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele, I want to start a discussion about how the Republican Party can move beyond the “old-rich-white-guy” stereotype. I believe the Republican Party is based on capitalist principles and traditional values that should appeal to people of all ethnicities, faiths and life circumstances. However, … Continue reading The minority minority: black conservatives
At Mount Itasca, MN, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, Senior Kelly Chaudoin won the top spot in the NCAA freestyle skiing qualifier. From Ely, MN, Chaudoin is only the third woman from the Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) to qualify for the NCAA tournament. She conquered the 10K hill in 31 minutes and 9.7 seconds, a staggering 56 seconds ahead of the second place finisher, … Continue reading Gusties hold own in competitive field
You’ve heard the call. We’ve all heard it. The economy is tanking and only you can get it back on track. It’s time to gather your pantsuit collection, degrees and various electronic appendages and SUIT UP, America! We’ve got an economy to save. OK, now hold on a minute. What if— what if the reason the economy is failing is that it was built to … Continue reading Homeland security skills
A Special Letter to the Editor by Steve Wilkinson, Head Men’s Tennis Coach Last weekend the Gustavus men’s team hosted the prestigious Division III national indoor tennis tournament. Eight top teams from all across the United States were here. On Saturday evening Gustavus pulled off an exciting upset. They beat #4 ranked University of California – Santa Cruz. Supportive students cheered appropriately and enthusiastically. Two … Continue reading National Championship trophy stolen
