Month: January 2015

Variety

2015 Academy Award Nominations stir controversy

Last week the nominations for the 87th Academy Awards were announced alongside the usual excitement and disappointment. Among the biggest nominations for the year, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Birdman, have both received nine nominations. Considered by many to be the biggest snub of all nominees is Selma. Receiving two nominations, one for Best Picture and one for Best Original Song, Selma was herald by … Continue reading 2015 Academy Award Nominations stir controversy

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

Gustavus Choir sings in European Cathedrals

This year, Gustavus Choir students are spending their January-Interim experience touring England and France. The trip is designed for parents, friends, and Gustavus alumni to visit sites in England and Paris while also having the opportunity to attend performances by the Choir. The tour began Jan. 16 and will end on Jan. 31. The annual tour is part of G-Choir’s course study of performance. Choir … Continue reading Gustavus Choir sings in European Cathedrals

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

Big screen entertainment for a small budget

Gusties that were disappointed to see the St. Peter movie theater close now have a new alternative for their cinematic entertainment in the form of Mankato’s Ciné Grand. The theater formerly known as Mankato Place Theater at the Mankato Place Mall is now reopened as the Ciné Grand and has the movies and deals Gusties don’t want to miss. As someone who’s formerly worked at … Continue reading Big screen entertainment for a small budget

Dustin Luhmann
Gustie of the Week

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Allison Hosman

Growing up in Custer, South Dakota without many good friends, now Junior Allison Hosman remembers turning to books for comfort. In second grade she began reading the Harry Potter series and frequented the library so often that the librarians had memorized her number. To this day Allison continues to revisit the series every year and wears a Harry Potter tattoo with pride for the numerous … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Allison Hosman

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

“Saturday Night Live” celebrates 40 years

From its unorthodox beginnings as a late night variety show on Saturdays to becoming a pop culture tour de force, “Saturday Night Live” has been entertaining people for the past 40 years. In honor of celebrating its 40 years on television, NBC will be airing a three hour special featuring everyone’s favorite alumni cast members and guest stars. Perhaps the biggest news to come out … Continue reading “Saturday Night Live” celebrates 40 years

Dustin Luhmann