Choosing a college can be a life changing decision that consumes the mind of many a high school senior as spring draws near. As prospective students begin to seriously consider which school they will attend, Gustavus students begin seeing more and more visitors in their classrooms and tour groups exploring campus. The Gustavus Admission Office seeks to help these admitted students make their final decision … Continue reading Gustie for a day, Gustie for life
As the Spring Semester begins, Greek Life recruitment events are once again beginning to show up all over campus. Gustavus is home to 11 fraternities and sororities that compete for the attention of potential new members each year. At Gustavus, students typically join Greek Life in their sophomore year, so Greek organizations are working hard to get noticed by first-year students during the spring. Recruitment … Continue reading Gustavus fraternities and sororities begin recruitment
Gustavus students are known for a wide variety of interests. Extensively involved in both music and theater, Andrew Kendall is an example of a Gustie going above and beyond to pursue his passions. After coming to Gustavus from St. Cloud, Minn, Andrew worked hard to be a part of his field of interest: music. He auditioned and became a member of both the Gustavus Choir … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Andrew Kendall
Some will watch the Academy Awards for the glitz and glam of the red carpet. Some will watch for the awkward acceptance speeches. Others will watch simply to see if Leonardo DiCaprio will finally take home that long-awaited Oscar. But whether or not you decide to tune in to the 86th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, you can becertain—millions of other people will … Continue reading And the Academy Award goes to . . .
On Jan. 16, the nominations for this year’s Academy Awards were announced. Being nominated for multiple Oscars is the ultimate form of advertising for a film. Never heard of Dallas Buyer’s Club? Well, it’s nominated for six Oscars, so go get it on DVD. This is also why many of the Oscar nominated movies are released in the month of December. The nominations help bring … Continue reading Great films, but no Oscar
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death came as a surprise to his family, fellow actors, and fans. On Feb. 2 Hoffman was found dead at the age of 46 in his New York Apartment from an apparent drug overdose. Found by a friend, Hoffman had a syringe in his arm and an envelope of heroin near him. Many in shock expressed their sorrow over the matter. Robert … Continue reading “The most ambitious” Philip Seymour Hoffman
It’s the season for love. With Valentine’s Day on the brain, it’s time to show your crush, partner, or long term boo how you feel. You’ve bought the chocolate in shiny, red, heart shaped plastic. You’ve signed the mushy, pink, and poetic card. You’ve got a fistful of roses, combed hair, and dinner reservations at six. But you’re still missing one thing. It’s time to … Continue reading Romantic tunes for Valentine’s Day
The swimming and diving team had a successful month, with the men’s team earning a victory over Carleton early in the month. “This January the men’s swim and dive team made some amazing progress. We really came together as a team and raced hard beginning with our victory over Carleton in early January. We rode this momentum into a great month of training, and an … Continue reading While you were away: recap of January athletic accomplishments
While many babies are born on their feet, Minnesotan babies seem to be born on skates. Thus, it is only natural that Minnesotan natives dominate the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. Of the 25-member team, eight members hail from frigid Minnesota. One of these Minnesota natives, Zach Parise, has even been fortuitous enough to be chosen as the captain of the 2014 U.S. … Continue reading Nineteen Minnesotans head to Sochi for Olympic games
