It certainly is an interesting time to see Get on Up. James Brown, cast by Chadwick Boseman, is a controversial singer with a life worth seeing on film. Other than various television crime dramas, Boseman’s also known for portraying the legendary Jackie Robinson in 2013’s 42, so he’s no stranger to biopics about influential African-Americans in pop culture history. This time Boseman is joining director … Continue reading Get on Up for the father of funk
Every year the Theatre and Dance Department gives students the opportunity to present their work. Alternating between the two arts, this year theatre students will showcase their talents in the Gustavus Theatre Galleries. The showcase will feature three plays with two of them being student directed. That Time, originally written by Samuel Beckett, will be directed by Junior Theatre Major Thomas Buan. Samuel Bekett is … Continue reading Students direct Gustavus Theatre Galleries
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. Iwas originally interested in going to Malaysia because everyone I knew who had done a study abroad had gone to a European country where the cities were pretty similar to the cities here in the United States. I thought Malaysia would offer an experience less touched by … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (11/14/14)
Gustavus’ Courtyard Café is often a center for all kinds of events. The Café has hosted musicians, famous and renowned speakers, and many student-organized events. On Thursday, Nov. 6, beginning at 8:30 p.m. and running until 9:30 p.m., the second annual Junior Jam showcase filled the Café and the Campus Center with music and other talents from the members of the junior class. Junior Jam … Continue reading Second annual Junior Jam unites class of 2016
Whether she’s representing the student body in Student Senate, welcoming in first-years as a Greeter, making people laugh through Line-Us, or exercising her passion for political science in the College Democrats, Junior Delaney Sweet brings her passion and enthusiasm everywhere she goes. “Delaney works so hard for this campus. Her involvement and her attitude make her a stand out member of this community and I … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Delaney Sweet
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Gustavus’ Health Services office offers resources to navigate discussions regarding nutrition, which have begun to include more detail about ‘what’ and ‘how much’, and also ‘when’ to eat. With more data and new analytical techniques available, large numbers of nutrition studies have begun to emerge, backing modern diets or refuting conventional wisdom. Take, for example, the breakfast debate. In June, Outside Magazine declared “Everything You … Continue reading Multi-sport athletes benefit from dietary advice
Recent controversy over failed “gender testing” among female elite athletes has left people wondering how to categorize individuals as male or female. The scrutiny behind gender testing began in the 2000s when specific female athletes were targeted for their masculine characteristics, influencing the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) to review its gender authentication in consultation with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In June 2012, … Continue reading Hyperandrogenism causes gender conflict
