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 of the semester is uncharted territory. First-year Mary Cooley … Continue reading The Final Countdown
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 out. “I’m really glad the Theatre Department gave me an … Continue reading I am Icarus performances in the Black Box
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 a variety of on-campus programs. During her time here at … Continue reading Senior Rhea Muchalla spreads social justice
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 venture. Despite my low expectations, I tried to go … Continue reading Oh, how the righteous have fallen
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 have turned this country into a giant money-spending machine. … Continue reading Dear Materialism
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 plastic trash receptacles that will inevitably line the curb. Body … Continue reading “That’s a wrap.”
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 past 15 seasons, transforming a struggling program into one … Continue reading The new face of Gustavus Football
