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 performances from the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, the Handbell Choir, … Continue reading Joyeux Noel
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 of leadership, service to the college, charity, kindness and … Continue reading St. Lucia nominations announced
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 light board operator for The Lesson. As a lighting … Continue reading Sophomore Kristen Mead moves into the spotlight
Born in the Midwest and educated in the classical guitar style, his songs range from statements of protest of the late sixties to crossover country hits of the seventies. He is intimate with his audience at every performance. I could be describing Bob Dylan here, but I’m actually referring to an artist who has much closer ties with the Gustavus community. Michael Johnson is on … Continue reading Michael Johnson presents his 40th anniversary concert
A month has passed since Barack Obama was voted the 44th president of the United States, and some Democrats on campus are still smiling about it. The Democratic victory has added a extra skip in the step of Junior Philosophy Major Shane Jensen. He said, “It’s such an exciting prospect to think that Obama will embody the change and passion of our generation.” Yet, there … Continue reading Campus Conservatives
Just like any Gustavus student, I love watching and sharing YouTube videos with friends and family. You can watch Tina Fey testing out her pageant walk as Sarah Palin, Charlie biting his British older brother’s “fin-gah,” and the evolution of dance, Macarena and all. One day I decided to type the F-word into the search bar. Pull your head out of the gutter. I did … Continue reading The other F-word
Most of us can agree that education is one of the most important services provided by our government and that we all want America’s education system to be the best in the world. That is why in 2004 we spent $536 billion on it, which is $82 billion more than we spent on the war in Iraq and the rest of our military. So why, … Continue reading Struggling schools
Captain’s Log, Star Date Tuesday, Nov. 25; 2:00 p.m.: As my last class concludes, I begin the great migration from St. Peter, Minnesota, to Elmhurst, Illinois, a lonely outpost of the greater Chicago land Star System. The occasion: the Festival of Giving Thanks. The distance: seven hours by automobile (although if a parental unit is driving, local speed limits will be observed and increase the … Continue reading The Ride Home
Kauss is one of only six American competitors to compete in this prestigious overseas challenge and hopes to continue his dominance on the court The International Univeristy Challenge of Tennis is sponsored International University by the USTA and the ITA. Let’s clear up some of those acronyms: the USTA is the United States Tennis Association and the national governing body for tennis. It sponsors tennis … Continue reading Headline: Senior John Kauss to represent America in International University Tennis Challenge
