Forensics team forced to make changes due to budget cuts

While most students were away over the summer, changes were occurring on “The Hill”. One of those was a reduction in the Forensic Team’s budget. Students utilized social media as a method to get information out to others who were unaware of what was happening. There were heated Facebook posts, rumors circulating and much confusion about what was actually going on. Senior Forensics Team member … Continue reading Forensics team forced to make changes due to budget cuts

Gustavus Wind Orchestra has ‘All that Jazz’

This summer the Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO) was invited to perform at the 2016 Collegiate Band Directors National Association’s regional conference at Iowa State University. The CBDNA is the recognized professional organization for collegiate band directors dedicated to enhancing the teaching, performance and study of music in the United States. The biennial regional conference will host directors from programs throughout the Midwest. As an active … Continue reading Gustavus Wind Orchestra has ‘All that Jazz’

Campus Safety Report (9/11/15)

Monday, August 31 • Campus Safety received a report of a suspected drug violation by a student in May 2015. Wednesday, September 2 • Campus Safety responded to a medical assist in the Jackson Campus Center.  One student was transported to Rivers Edge hospital. Friday, September 4 • Campus Safety received a report of a theft outside Pittman Hall.  The items were later recovered. • … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (9/11/15)

Historic donation makes Nobel renovation possible

Gustavus kicks off the new school year off with the announcement of a 25 million dollar donation, the largest gift in the history of the College. The money will be used as the foundation of an estimated 65 million dollar expansion and renovation of the Alfred Nobel Hall of Science. “The donor has asked to be anonymous, but they are a local Twin Cities family … Continue reading Historic donation makes Nobel renovation possible

The Jurassic Park sequel is fun but flawed

In 1993, director Stephen Spielberg and science-fiction author Michael Crichton were responsible for one of the most influential cinematic experiences ever put on the big screen, Jurassic Park. Using a balanced combination of practical effects and CGI that still looks good by today’s standards, the filmmakers were able to bring dinosaurs back to life in a way that no one had ever seen before and … Continue reading The Jurassic Park sequel is fun but flawed

The good, the bad, and the underrated

After hours of buying overpriced tickets and stuffing my face with popcorn this summer, I’ve decided what summer movie reigns superior, what movie isn’t worth renting, and what movie didn’t get the credit it deserved. Mad Max Fury Road marked the triumphant return of director George Miller to the Mad Max franchise after 30 years. Now, Tom Hardy takes on Mel Gibson’s role of a … Continue reading The good, the bad, and the underrated