Will Sorg – Entertainment Writer Gus Van Sant’s My Own Private Idaho tells the story of two friends who hustle on the streets of Portland. Starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, the film was a critical success and incredibly subversive as a queer film at a time when good gay representation was rare.  Van Sant does his best to put the audience in the perspective … Continue reading Movies from The Library: My Own Private Idaho

David Eide – Opinions Columnist It is a well-established tradition at Gustavus for seniors to be allowed to go down into the network of steam tunnels that stretch out underneath the campus during Senior Week.  Personally, I am looking forward to it.  Ever since I first heard about the Gustavus tunnels, I’ve been fascinated by them and the idea that there is a whole unseen … Continue reading What lurks beneath

Iza Taylor – Opinions Columnist The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that, “Congress shall make no law… prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech…” This means that our government can’t restrict what people say, and people can’t be punished for expressing themselves and their ideas or beliefs. That being said, should an institution uphold this law even in the … Continue reading Should freedom of speech protect misinformation?

Jonas Doerr – Opinions Columnist When we were reacquainted with snow this week, there were mixed reactions. Some folks scampered for their Christmas trees and blow-up Santas while others wept in dismay. Others enjoyed the beauty but dreaded when they would have to open the door and experience it more personally. Perhaps the most common reaction was a resignation to the approach of a long, … Continue reading Snow Isn’t the Problem. We Are.