The Final Countdown
Just about any Gustavus student would testify to the stress of upcoming finals. First-years and seniors alike are feeling the general dislike of studying and writing papers. With final exams beginning Monday, Dec. 15 and continuing until Thursday, Dec. 18, now is the time to buckle down and get things done.
For first-years, the finals portion ...
I am Icarus performances in the Black Box
Tonight is the last performance in the Gustavus Black Box Theater of i am Icarus, a one act play written and directed by Senior History Major Maggie Sotos. The play is the first completely student-created production to be performed on campus this year and has been running since Wednesday evening. All performances have been sold ...
Senior Rhea Muchalla spreads social justice
Diversity, equality, social justice: most people know what these words mean. The college environment is a great place to be active in these important issues. For Rhea Muchalla, a senior gender, women and sexuality studies and philosophy major, Gustavus has provided an opportunity to get involved in issues of gender, diversity and social justice through ...
Oh, how the righteous have fallen
Al Pacino did it. There. I saved you from wasting an hour-and-a-half of your life on Righteous Kill, the worst movie of the year. You’re welcome.
Righteous Kill comes from director John Avnet, the man responsible for perhaps the worst movie of last year, 88 Minutes. Needless to say, I wasn’t expecting much from his newest ...
Dear Materialism
Dear Materialism,
I am on to you, dude. We are getting close to Christmas time, and I am aware of your plans. I refuse to let you tell people, “If you buy a Hummer, everyone will bow down to you,” or, “Nintendo? Get with the times; Playstation 3 is where it’s at!” Stop right now. You ...
“That’s a wrap.”
As if the pre-purchased packaging of our modern day commodities isn’t enough, during the holidays we somehow feel the need to add another layer to the excess. One more source of grossly consumptive paper waste—tape it on, rip it off, toss it out. I cringe to think of Dec. 26 and the procession of black ...
The new face of Gustavus Football
Minneapolis Washburn coach Peter Haugen has been named the 17th head coach in the history of Gustavus football
The Gustavus Adolphus College Athletic Department officially announced Peter Haugen as the new Head Football Coach for the Gusties, replacing the retired Jay Schoenebeck. Haugen has served as the head coach at Minneapolis Washburn High School for the ...
Joyeux Noel
From Dec. 5-7 Gustavus will host its annual Christmas in Christ Chapel (commonly referred to as C in CC) services. The theme for this year’s performances is “Joyeux Noel: A Feast of French Music, Art and Culture” and will be a celebration of the Nativity of Christ through French music and motifs.
The services will feature ...
St. Lucia nominations announced
Following the Swedish tradition, Gustavus will be celebrating the Festival of St. Lucia on Dec. 11. The festival encourages servitude and community remembrance of the martyrdom of a young woman who refused to renounce her Christian faith.
Gustavus marks the day by nominating our very own “St. Lucia,” a female sophomore student who represents the qualities ...
Sophomore Kristen Mead moves into the spotlight
For a student rarely featured in the spotlight, Kristen “Kiki” Mead certainly knows how to use one.
The sophomore theatre and sociology and anthropology double major has, at the tender age of nineteen, served as a light operator for four Anderson main stage productions, master electrician for Topsy Turvy Mouse and most recently as the manual ...