All great things must come to an end. (Sorry for the cheesy cliché.) For the past two years, I have written columns about a wide range of issues, from abortion to Jesus running for President. Now in my final column, I want to express to those of you who actually read my column what I have learned from writing for The Gustavian Weekly. Continue reading Parting shots
What follows is sure to be controversial. I’ve spent my entire tenure as a commentary writer attempting to talk about controversial things. I think, however, I have finally found out how to do this: talk about things about which people hold a wide variety of opinions, and about which they care immensely. My previous articles on religion, gender, gun control, hate, diversity and what it means to be a Gustie have missed the mark in this regard. I assume by the lack of letters to the editor in response to these articles that most everyone here is in agreement on those topics. So, I’m turning to an even more controversial subject: how to be awesome. Continue reading How to be awesome
One of the largest sporting events on the Gustavus campus took place this past weekend thanks to months of hard work by the Ultimate Frisbee captains. A record sixteen teams from the Midwest and beyond travelled to a pleasant-yet-breezy St. Peter to compete in what is now regarded as one of the best Ultimate tournaments in the Midwest. Senior Captains John Bussey and Nate Ebnet tag-teamed a planning and organization process that occupied valuable hours for at least three months. Continue reading The Return of the Thrill
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
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
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
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
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
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
