Les Misérables takes home multiple Oscars—and for good reason

If it’s a tragic tale of woe and want, complete with melodic choruses and despair that you desire, then it’s off to Wallenberg Auditorium this weekend. I implore any and all to see the wonderful, Oscar nominated film adaptation of the musical Les Misérables. Having neither read the novel nor watched the opras, I viewed the film with no attachments to characters or certain performances … Continue reading Les Misérables takes home multiple Oscars—and for good reason

Gusties of the Week: Where Are They Now?

Kelsey Swanson ‘12 My time at Gustavus has proved to be such a vital and impactful part of my life after college. First and foremost, my dedication to academic excellence taught me a lot about hard work and the importance of high achievement. Outside of the classroom, my involvement in Greek Life, Women in Business Leadership, on-campus internships, and serving on a campus wide task … Continue reading Gusties of the Week: Where Are They Now?

The Bunion

Break-ups gone sour After almost four years of bickering, President Ohle and Gustavus Adolphus College are breaking their romance off, and not a moment too soon. Gustavus Adolphus College, having had many partners before Ohle, knew to end the relationship when Ohle told her she needed to gain ten to twenty grand before beach season. When speaking with Gustavus Adolphus College regarding the issue, she … Continue reading The Bunion

The hidden truth

More from government How often does the thought: “what is the cost of war?” run across your mind. The question itself illustrates a double entendre; one can look at it as a simple question that entails a basic answer. Bypass the simplistic answer and consider how much more there is to this question. When I consider this question, my mind marvels at the numerous hidden … Continue reading The hidden truth

Food for thought

Too big to work (part two) The world of video game developers, players, and funding is one that has been unjustly under-discussed in the academic realm. As a profession, video game development is belittled, as an art form, it is hardly even acknowledged. While developing theory that describes exactly what constitutes interactive media, and examines what artistic and social potential the field has could be … Continue reading Food for thought

Six Letters to the Editor

Merriam-Webster on community: a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society.  Gusties share many common characteristics, one being passion. Our campus center is full of posters advertising events/causes Gusties care about. We share a common interest of seeing our causes succeed. This Monday, only 29% of students voted in the Co-President election. A 1/3 turn out is … Continue reading Six Letters to the Editor

Undefeated women’s hockey team advances…

…to NCAA National Tournament Saturday’s win over the Concordia Cobbers sent the Gustavus women’s hockey team to the NCAA National Tournament, with a season record of 26-0-1. For the tenth consecutive year the women’s team is the MIAC Playoff Champion. Having been in this position before, the team is eager to prove that they are returning to the National Tournament more competitive than before. “Being … Continue reading Undefeated women’s hockey team advances…

Track and field transitions to the outdoor track

The NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Committee announced on Monday, Mar. 4 that Junior Cameron Clause, Senior Captain Josh Owens, and Senior Allyson Voss will be representing Gustavus Adolphus College at this year’s NCAA National Championships. The meet will be held Mar. 8—Mar. 9, 2013 at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. It will be Owen’s second time competing in the … Continue reading Track and field transitions to the outdoor track