Archive for November, 2006
Things to do in college
There is something of an unwritten list of items that one must do while in college. I’m not talking about “Graduate” “Make Dean’s List” “Make Friends”–those are the nice rather tame things that people will easily cop to. What I’m referring to is the need to do fun, rather non-academic things (I shan’t list them […]
Countdown to Turkey Day…
Well, I have a countdown at least (9 days!). After a fairly relaxing week last week, I’m back at it with major projects and/or tests due in each class before Thanksgiving break. Hmm…perhaps I should be writing a paper instead of a blog, but everyone needs a little break, right? I’m sure every Gustie is […]
Olaf Week
There are two entities for which I can claim a rather thorough distaste for: the AS Roma soccer club and St. Olaf. More specifically with that MIAC school, it’s the swimming and diving squad that I cannot stand. Which is all rather ironic to me; I’m a diver and divers are not supposed to get […]
Summer days in November
I cannot believe how nice it has been outside these last few days. It was downright hot yesterday, and this is November! It is pretty nice not to have to wear my winter coat all the time yet. The rough draft of my senior political science thesis is due next Wednesday, and I feel pretty […]
Every vote counts…
It’s Election Day! I hope all you Gusties remember to vote. There’s really no excuse not to since the College Dems were kind enough to sponsor free rides to the polls all day. And it’s super easy to register — just bring your GAC ID. Okay, I’ll get off my soapbox before I start telling […]