The Gustavus dance team has been working all season to prepare for their trip to Anaheim, California at the end of March. Last year in California the team took second place at Nationals, so they are excited to return this year and compete for the top spot on the podium. “Our next step for the competitive team is the national competition in Anaheim, California. Last … Continue reading Dance team heads to Nationals
Growing up in Houston, Texas, Mark Zorrilla has traveled a long way to be a part of Gustavus, but it has definitely been worth the distance from home. Mark has made his two and a half years at Gustavus a meaningful experience for himself and those around him. He first came to Gustavus because of the science programs, and soon found they were just some … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Mark Zorrilla
Issue 15 Answers: Across: 1. Talk 3. Elf 6. QANAT 8. Winning 10. aa 12. countertenor 14. Bezique 15. Xi 17. Kosovo 19. Bowstrings Down: 1. THX 2. Leak 4. Flapjack 5. Zax 7. Aeire 9. Muzjiks 11. Jukebox 13. Void 16. Joust 18. Ying Continue reading Crossword (3/7/2014)
Considered to be the greatest living animation director, Hayao Miyazaki has made some of the best Japanese and animated films of all time. Films like My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Monoke, and Spirited Away can be found among many critics and audiences favorite films. Six films created by his studio can be found on IMDB’s Top 250 films list, with Spirited Away (2002) being the highest … Continue reading Animation director Hayao Miyazaki to retire
With the Harry Potter and Twilight film series finished, The Hunger Games is now bringing in the audiences for the young adult literature genre. The first Hunger Games movie did a good job setting up the characters and story for the inevitable sequels, though it was not without its criticisms, ranging from comparisons to other dystopian stories to the shaky camera. Some were worried about … Continue reading Catching Fire turns up the heat
Last year, Minnesota Public Radio News launched a new series called “Art Heroes,” stories about some of Minnesota’s most exceptional artists, who not only exhibit incredible talent, but are recognized as influential community leaders. These artists have made it their life goal to give back to their community. Their art addresses social issues, and brings people together in creativity to transform their community. Through art, … Continue reading “Art Heroes” celebrates Minnesotan artists
What is diversity? It is a question I have played through my mind countless times. While my family upbringing and Gustavus have fostered a positive environment for diversity, the notion of what diversity means to me was turned on its head Feb. 14. Upon stepping foot in Penang, Malaysia, I noticed immediately that my skin set me aside from the Malaysians. What is this feeling? … Continue reading Tales From Abroad: Malaysia
Building Bridges continues to grow Junior Mark Zorilla takes in a deep breath as Senior Kelly Dumais giggles uncomfortably. Both share a knowing glance at the thought of their nervousness for the pinnacle of their year thus far, the opening of the 19th Annual Building Bridges conference, to which they are co-chairs. “This whole year we’ve been running around with our heads cut off, but … Continue reading The Evolution of Building Bridges
You become more and more comfortable with your daily routines as time goes by. Wake up. Breakfast. Class. Chapel. Class. Lunch. Class. Nap. Practice. Supper. Homework. Bed. Going through the motions becomes regular habit as we do the same things over and over again. It’s almost as if we live according to a pre-made schedule that says, “This is what you are going to do.” … Continue reading Finding purpose and happiness
Recently, I found myself staring at the map of the world taped to my dorm room wall, and I started to think about the history that this world we inhabit has endured. After a while, I started thinking about how the map I was looking at is a human creation. In reality, it is nothing more than our perceived interpretation of reality, a reality that … Continue reading Putting the Universe in Perspective
