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 Lent going predictably poorly for college sophomore SAINT PETER—A few weeks into the forty day period of Lent, Sophomore Jack Harper’s goal of forgoing alcohol … Continue reading The Forth Crown Issue 19
The popular young adult dystopian film adaptations based on Suzanne Collins Hunger Games trilogy are coming to a close. Following the trend popularized by Harry Potter, the final installment is split into two parts, with part two coming in November. Whether one loves or hates these movies, there’s no denying the impact they’ve had in the last couple of years by popularizing the genre and … Continue reading Mockingjay misses the mark
Bringing together two ensembles, the Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestras Concert will display many of the gifted and talented musicians on campus. Taking place March 21 at 1:30 p.m. in Bjoriling Recital Hall, admission is free for anyone who attends. The Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO)is directed by James Patrick Miller and consists of 65 members with many majors. Each of these members have had the … Continue reading The Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestra join together for an exciting concert
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. Every morning as I lay in bed, I am awoken by the friendly banter between two shop owners, which always begins with a “Ciao! Boungiorno!” They continue on loudly for a few minutes as they unlock their gates and sweep their front steps. A succession of noises … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (3/20/15)
Music and Art students in their senior year at Gustavus have been working hard throughout their school careers to improve their skills. The annual senior recitals and senior art exhibition are these students’ opportunities to display how they have grown as artists and achieved their goals. “The art program here is really great. Gustavus has a great community for it.”—Maren Legeros Hanna Enright, a Theatre … Continue reading Senior Recital and Art Exhibit Spotlight
As a family oriented and somewhat introverted person, Junior Hayley Nemmers still gets sick for her home back in Des Moines, Iowa. However, as a social justice oriented leader and outgoing, cheerful student, Hayley has found herself a comfortable niche within the Gustavus community that she’s learned to appreciate as her home away from home. “Hayley encompasses all the pillars that Gustavus holds in high … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Hayley Nemmers
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This recurring segment will highlight a senior Gustavus athlete each week. Q: What are your expectations for the season? A: Our expectation from the spring overall is to get a bid into the NCAA tournament. By doing this we are looking to come out on top in every tournament and play well head-to-head against other teams that are ranked ahead of us. Q: What is … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Sam Falk
The Gustavus Women’s Basketball team had an extremely young squad this season. Finishing in a tie for third in the MIAC Conference in the regular season, the team exceeded many expectations. Their regular season finish was three spots higher than their preseason prediction. “I was surprised and very excited when I was notified by my coach. To get that recognition as a freshman is really … Continue reading Mikayla Miller and Lindsey Johnson awarded All-Conference honors
