The Gustavian Weekly

Arts & Entertainment

Metal casting in the modern world

Students learned the centuries old process of metal casting and created  a staff representing themselves and how they would lead. Submitted/Greg Mueller

Greg Mueller has spent this semester teaching ten Gustavus women about the art of cast metal sculpture. The process of cast metal sculpture began 5000 years ago, incorporating the elements of earth, air, fire, and water. This is also the ...

Books in Bloom merges design with library resources

Books in Bloom is the annual library fundraiser bringing a creative display of flowers to library resources. Submitted/Jenny Marquette

This year, the Folke-Bernadotte Memorial Library will be hosting its third annual Books in Bloom Event. This event, put on by the Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) is a fundraiser for the library, with all money raised going to increase the ...

James Blake brings beats and soul to second album

James Blake returns with his soulful release Overgrown following his dub-heavy EP “Love What Happened Here” released last winter and his self-titled debut full length in 2010. The blend and variety on Overgrown is stronger than his debut, creating a ...

Gangster Squad falls short of expectations

It’s another tale of bad guy gangster meets questionably motived cop in 2013’s Gangster Squad. With big name actors at its side, this film tries so hard to be something great, but falls short and provides an average amount of ...

Gustie of the Week: Kristina Fosse

After graduation, Kristina will be teaching English at a University while serving in China with the Peace Corps for two years. Renee Hoppe

June 2 is not the only date that Kristina needs to pack for. On June 28, Senior Sociology/Anthropology Major Kristina Fosse will be boarding a plane to China to fulfill her service with the Peace Corps. Kristina came to Gustavus ...

Under the Surface digs into the human experience

Laura Johnson ‘16, Mia Cannon ‘16, and Kory Kolis ‘15 rehearse Under the Surface in the Black Box. Beth Schmidt

After deciding on the title of her honors project, senior Jane Chung dove into a space others are not as comfortable dipping into. Under the Surface, inspired by the art form Butoh, a new modern Japanese physical theatre movement, reaches ...

Tarantino’s new film to put all other westerns back on the shelf

If you’re familiar with Quentin Tarantino’s work, then I’d be surprised if you haven’t already seen Django Unchained. If you are not familiar with him or his other films, I would advise you to get familiar with all of them ...

Earth Jam Revolution revs up for spring celebration

KGSM and the musical bar are hosting a revolution. It consists of nine hours of live musical entertainment, a concession stand, jugglers and a market place with painters, henna tattoo artist, jewelry vendors and a glass blowing demonstration. The Earth ...

Gustie of the Week: Josh Owens

Josh spends much of his time in the Peer Assistant office, talking, laughing, and listening with fellow Gusties. Mara LeBlanc

Josh Owens is probably best known on campus for his athletic talent. He has been pole vaulting for eight years, most recently placing fourth at Nationals for Division III Indoor Track and Field. He has also been the MIAC champion ...

Music ensembles in concert after spring break

The Gustavus Jazz Lab Band practices for their upcoming concert. Vinny Bartella

The sounds of spring and music are in the air on the Gustavus campus. Musicians at Gustavus have been rehearsing and practicing for concerts throughout the year and three of the groups will be performing after Spring Break. Students that ...