Month: November 2014

Features

Blast From the Past: A look at pop culture, politics, and Gustavus news from 10 years ago

While friends are posting throwback pictures, reminiscing on the past, we sometimes forget how fast time goes. In 2004, most current college students were in the prime of elementary school, sometimes unaware of the world around them. For example, while most elementary schoolers were learning ABCs and the layers of the Earth’s crust, Facebook was being launched at Harvard University and the Summer Olympics were … Continue reading Blast From the Past: A look at pop culture, politics, and Gustavus news from 10 years ago

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Calendar

The FOURTH CROWN: Issue 9

The content of this page as satirical in nature and in no way reflects the views of The Gustavian Weekly, Gustavus ,or its faculty, students, or administrators. The Fourth Crown is not intended for readers under the age of 18   Student body dismayed Yik Yak anonymity does not apply to exams and papers SAINT PETER— With the combined academic pressures of midterm grade postings … Continue reading The FOURTH CROWN: Issue 9

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Variety

Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert

Despite the busy semester for the Music Department, the faculty and musicians are continuing the Gustavus tradition of dedication to their performances. The concert is Directed by Dr. Lin and will feature the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra in a concert open to the public. Assistant Professor in Music Ruth Lin has been conducting the symphony orchestra since 2010. The symphony orchestra has had a long and … Continue reading Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert

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Variety

Lucy fails to unlock full potential despite strong cast

    It’s been a while since we’ve seen Scarlett Johansson in the center stage. She’s been getting recognition lately thanks to her portrayal of Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and smaller roles like her voice in Her. However, we get Lucy from writer Luc Besson, known for writing Taken, who gives Johansson her superhuman abilities. The box office closed with 400 million … Continue reading Lucy fails to unlock full potential despite strong cast

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Tales from Abroad

Tales from Abroad (11/7/14)

Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. My name is Dasha Terenteva. I am a junior Biology Major and an international student here at Gustavus. I come from a small city called Gus-Khrustalniy, Russia. One of the many things that surprised me when I came to the United States was how differently high schools … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (11/7/14)

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Gustie of the Week

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Sadie LaPlante

From center stage to behind the curtain, Sophomore Sadie LaPlante was initially nervous about her position as Assistant Director for the Gustavus production of Angels in America. Accustomed to being a performer, Sadie couldn’t find happier adjectives to describe her experience behind the scenes as the production wrapped up last Sunday. “It was difficult to get used to at first because I was used to … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Sadie LaPlante

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