Guittar moves with art

Over the summer, Senior Dance Major Renee Guittar worked with Dance Professor Melissa Rolnick on a dance solo coinciding with the artwork on display by Art Professor Kris Lowe. Guittar’s piece will be performed at 6:30 p.m. on October 4, 2011 in Hillstrom Museum and Lowe’s work will be on display until November 6, 2011 in Hillstrom Museum. Kris Lowe’s art, “Comfort Me, Said He,” … Continue reading Guittar moves with art

Gustavus 150 at a Glance

Timeline: 1862: Pastor Eric Norelius starts a school in his church. in Red Wing, Minn. 1862:The School reopens in East Union, and was renamed “Minnesota Elementar Skola”. 1876: School opens for first time on the hill  as Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. 1890: Commencement for the first graduating class of Gustavus. Each graduate was required to speak at commencement. 1891: The first college … Continue reading Gustavus 150 at a Glance

On the nature and behavior of the White-Skinned Human

Data log. Part six. There has never been, in the history of Earth’s evolution, any animal so ridden with self-loathing as the White-Skinned Human (we say “White-Skinned,” out of convenience, as while not all of these unfortunate creatures actually have white skin, the vast majority of them do). We spoke in the previous chapter of this creature’s relationship with food, and how its dietary habits … Continue reading On the nature and behavior of the White-Skinned Human

Watch out everybody, I just had a beer

Yeah, I know. Crazy, isn’t it? After all those warnings about college being a place where “people get drunk” and where “people have parties,” look what I go ahead and do: I have one beer. And I’m going to do it every weekend now. The one beer even tasted good. Well, it tasted mediocre. Subpar. I mean I wouldn’t go out and get one beer … Continue reading Watch out everybody, I just had a beer

Steve Wilkinson: Three crowns of brilliance

The sun gently filled the valleys and niches of the bronze figure, illuminating an otherwise modest metallic form with spectacular brilliance. The long angular rays caressed the face of a smiling boy, skillfully configured by an ancient bronze-casting technique. The reflection of the figure sparkled in the eyes of legendary Men’s Tennis Coach Steve Wilkinson as he gazed at the bronze statue. Wilkinson proudly explained … Continue reading Steve Wilkinson: Three crowns of brilliance

Football: Homecoming is here

Gustavus Adolphus College played their first college football game in 1902. The Gustavus football tradition began 109 years ago and today we are one day away from the 2011 Homecoming football game. “Playing with the winged helmet is a privilege,” Senior Captain Elliot Herdina said. The whole team is reticent of the Gustavus tradition, and on this Sesquicentennial Saturday afternoon, Gustavus will be ready to … Continue reading Football: Homecoming is here