“While I acknowledge that this experience is far from realistic, I do think that it holds significant value. It is a demonstration, a protest against the apathy and lack of awareness that most of us have for this growing segment of our society. Having this experience [allowed me] to empathize with their challenges. My mindset and priorities are completely different. I focus on where my … Continue reading Hunger and Homelessness Week
With the electoral victory of Barack Hussein Obama, there are some vital announcements we need to make. It is projected that since racism no longer exists, civil rights activist Jessie Jackson will divert all his energies into trying to recover the recently extinct river dolphins in China. Also, before the election, you may have noticed that this column was written by a Caucasian and an … Continue reading Racism – I’m over it.
Remember when you would get nervous before an important test or a big game, and your parents would say, “Just do your best, honey, and everything will be OK”? Either you took them seriously and calmed yourself a bit, or you sneered at them and thought, “They don’t realize how important this is to me.” Personally, I thought it was soothing to hear my parents … Continue reading Unhealthy competition
Despite losing the MIAC’s top scorer, the Gustavus Women’s Basketball team will be tough The temperatures are down and excitement is up as the beginning of basketball season is nearing. The Gustavus women’s basketball team has been practicing for a month now in preparation of the tip-off of competition. Mickey Haller once again leads the Gustie troops into the season in her ninth year as … Continue reading Talented Gusties return strong core
The Theatre and Dance Department at Gustavus puts on numerous shows every year, but the next play is a type that may never have been seen before and may never be seen again. Performances of The Lesson are Nov. 20-22 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets for each performance have already sold out. The Lesson falls under the genre of absurdist … Continue reading The Lesson: tickets sell out within first 24 hours
Each year, hundreds of Gustavus students choose to study abroad. Because of the current economic situation and perhaps due in part to Gustavus’ recent change in the way study abroad trips are funded, students now have to think harder about how much they are able to spend on a study abroad experience. Junior English Major Matt Heider has had to postpone studying aborad due to … Continue reading Economic effects on study abroad programs
Social justice and action is a common theme on college campuses around the U.S. and Gustavus is no exception. Building Bridges is a student-led initiative that focuses on raising awareness about important global issues and showing students how they can help make a difference. Each year Building Bridges holds a diversity conference based on a specific humanitarian issue. This year?s theme is ?Liberation Through Education,? … Continue reading Building Bridges collects books to raise money for school in Uganda
Every year around mid-November, the walls of Alumni Hall are adorned with colorful flags, the room is filled with cultural displays and a variety of unique dances are performed by students. The occasion: Gustavus? International Festival. The International Cultures Club (ICC) hosts the event each year and does all of the planning and coordinating that goes into the festival. This year on Friday, Nov. 14, … Continue reading International Festival brings culture to Gustavus
“Nigger, sand nigger, spic, Jews, I love the KKK, Obama is a nigger, I hate gays, black monkey.” On the evening of Saturday Nov. 1, vehicles belonging to nine members of the Gustavus community were vandalized with these deplorable expressions of prejudice. Six of the nine cars belonged to Gustavus students, one was a Gustavus vehicle and two belonged to non-students. The cars were parked … Continue reading Gustavus comes face to face with hate
