Choreographers’ Gallery displays students’ movements

Choreographers’ Gallery will  showcase original pieces from student choreographers and dancers at the Anderson Theatre on Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 20. Tickets are available at the Student Activities Office information (SAO) desk or at gustavustickets.com Choreographers’ Gallery takes place every other fall semester. This year there will be six student-choreographed pieces and a solo. “There are … Continue reading Choreographers’ Gallery displays students’ movements

Gustie showcase spotlights student artists

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) will host the Gustie Showcase at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the Courtyard Cafe. CAB is best known for bringing outside talent to campus, but this event will demonstrate how much talent is already on the hill. “It really gives Gusties a chance to show people their talents and I think people really like to see other Gusties … Continue reading Gustie showcase spotlights student artists

‘Tis (not quite) the season

On your marks. Get set. BANG! That’s not the roar of a cheering crowd of fanatics you hear, unless you happen to be reading the paper at a hockey game, in which case, you really need to sort out your priorities. No, that’s the sound of the collective student body’s mental gears pushing into overtime. It’s that time of year: everyone’s running the Post-Midterm Six-Week … Continue reading ‘Tis (not quite) the season

Beyond student senate

We have a misconstrued conception about Student Senate. Its power comes from providing avenues for students to take up their issues with other students. But that’s the thing: they are taking these issues up with other students. Now, before I get too far into this discussion, I will say that I think Nick Prince and Jen Fox have done a terrific job as Co-Presidents of … Continue reading Beyond student senate

RE: Pavement of Malls

After observing foot traffic on campus in recent weeks, I wish to submit a modest proposal. The powers-that-be should consider paving all of Eckman Mall and the east end of the West Mall. Many pedestrians seem to have adopted the simple geometric axiom to plan their itineraries across campus  – “The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.” I suspect that very soon … Continue reading RE: Pavement of Malls

Fall Sports Wrap

Men’s Soccer The Men’s Soccer team was, at one point, ranked eighth in the nation by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). They won their first five games of the year, the team’s best start since 2003. The Gusties suffered their first defeat to St. Olaf with two minutes remaining in regulation back on Sept. 14, 2011 their only loss of the regular … Continue reading Fall Sports Wrap