The Gustavian Weekly

Arts & Entertainment

Nicky Sparks does it again! Only this time, it’s diff—

—oh wait, it’s exactly the same If you have any experience with Nicholas Sparks’ work, and have somehow not seen or read Safe Haven, simply retrace the plotlines of each and every other story of his, and you’ll match it ...

Gustie of the Week: Paget Pengelly

Paget is excited to see how the next year at Gustavus will guide her even more in the direction of pursuing her goals. Mara LeBlanc

Named after a small parish community in Bermuda, Paget has found her calling and is making big waves at Gustavus. Paget was raised in Bermuda, her dad’s hometown before moving to Minnesota when she was in second grade. After playing ...

Firethorne release party

The 2013 Spring issue is the color edition of the bi-yearly student published journal, which features a 16 page spread of full-color art pieces. It features short-stories, poetry, photography, paintings, and sculptures, all submitted by Gustavus students. At 7 p.m. ...

Senior art show in Hillstrom will give Art Attack

Art is not an easy creation for some people. It can require inspiration and a passion for the media you are working with. But for Senior Art Studio Majors Leif Erik Estenson, Karl Brudvig, Miranda Bickett, Olivia Thao Nguyen, See ...

Gustie of the Week: Joe Turner

Joe will be going to South Africa in August to serve in an ELCA mission trip. Vinny Bartella

For Senior Joe Turner, music isn’t just a hobby: its a lifestyle. As a music major, the President of the Gustavus Choir, co-chair of the Greeters, and a member of the men’s a capella ensemble G-Sharp, singing is one thing ...

Lucia, St. Ansgar’s, and Handbells will welcome Spring to campus

Lucia Singers, St. Ansgar’s Chorus, and Handbells will all host a spring concert this month. Mara LeBlanc

May is the month for music.  The Lucia Singers and St. Ansgar’s Chorus will perform in Christ Chapel May 16 at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Dr. Brandon Dean. Dr. Chad Winterfeldt will be leading the two handbell choirs ...

Mediocrity surrounds Identity Thief— Give me better humor

ID THEIF

If it’s a good film featuring Jason Bateman that you want, I’d advise renting Juno or even watching some old Arrested Development episodes because, unfortunately, Identity Thief doesn’t really make the cut. Bateman plays Sandy Patterson, an honest man trying ...

Machinal—through the eyes on the stage

The spring production Machinal will be the cherry on the sundae for this years Theatre and Dance Department. Heidi Ide

On May 9-11 in Anderson Theater, the Gustavus Theater and Dance Department will close out the 2012-2013 theater season with a performance of Machinal, a play written by playwright Sophie Treadwell, a pioneering feminist from the 1920s, and directed by ...

An interview with big speaker, Actor Jeffrey Tambor

On April 26, Actor Jeffrey Tambor spoke in Christ Chapel about “What’s keeping you from performing your life.” Beforehand, Gustavian Weekly staff got an exclusive interview with him. Q: Why did you decide to become an actor? A: “I lived ...

Gustie of the Week: Julia Tindell

Julia is well on her way to success. She has been published and has performed on stage during her four years at Gustauvs. Mara LeBlanc

It’s hard to tell whether Senior English Major Julia Tindell’s empowering, caring demeanor or intelligence and immense skill makes her a stand out at Gustavus. “She is a fantastic writer, and that applies to basically every kind of writing I ...