Year: 2013

Variety

Gusties show school pride on Twin Cities Live

Starting April 21, 2008, Twin Cities Live (TCL) began its career as a local talk show. Covering events and activities occurring in the Twin Cities, the show airs five days a week at 3 p.m. The show covers several different segments focusing on fashion, nutrition and food, local businesses, music, people, gardening, bargains, and entertainment. Hosted by Elizabeth Ries and Chris Egert, the show’s main … Continue reading Gusties show school pride on Twin Cities Live

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Variety

Spooky Cinema: films to get you in the Halloween spirit

There will be no on-campus movie showing this weekend, instead let’s celebrate a holiday that has had a huge impact on Hollywood: Halloween. The celebration of Halloween has influenced filmmakers to direct films that either celebrate the holiday’s traditions or make men that can sound like James Earl Jones scream like a little girl. What movies make me proud to adore a holiday that allows … Continue reading Spooky Cinema: films to get you in the Halloween spirit

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Variety

Alum Jake Jones strums his way to the top

A black and white video slowly pans across a swanky apartment living room. A slow and mournful guitar riff begins. Jake Jones enters the frame and croons the lyrics that jumped into his head not more than a few months ago. The song progresses into a dark and folksy cowboy ballad that could have been written and performed by the likes of Bob Dylan or John … Continue reading Alum Jake Jones strums his way to the top

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Opinion

The golden age of the silver screen

A couple weeks ago, I found myself seething with rage as I read the recap of  the Emmy Awards. I’ve been quite adamant in my support for AMC’s Breaking Bad over the years, so imagine my frustration seeing Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and Jonathan Banks each lose in their respective categories. After all, Breaking Bad now has a solid place in the top tier of television … Continue reading The golden age of the silver screen

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Opinion

Good help is hard to find

A tragic story on mental health recently appeared in the Mankato Free Press. For Gustavus students, this story hits close to home. In 1998, the Ewing family experienced an unimaginable loss when their mentally ill son, Burt Ewing Jr., brutally murdered his sister during a delusional episode. He was found not-guilty because of his mental illness, and has since resided  in the high security section of … Continue reading Good help is hard to find

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Opinion

Response to the Gustavus hate crime

A few weeks ago, Gustavus students woke up to a shocking email describing a hate crime that happened on campus. Upon reading, I felt something that I wouldn’t have expected – guilt. I did not, nor would I ever, participate in anything of the nature. But I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was almost responsible for the incident. In my mind, it showed a mentality … Continue reading Response to the Gustavus hate crime

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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor (10/18/2013)

Response to Ryan Liebl’s Letter to the Editor:   Ryan Liebl states that Assad’s regime has not directly harmed the United States, but that the issue of direct harm is irrelevant. On the contrary, the fact that Assad’s regime has not harmed the United States is extremely important, as any intervention in Syria by the United States would be regarded as an act of aggression. … Continue reading Letters to the Editor (10/18/2013)

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