Bring on the Ballot Bowl: Minnesota’s Secretary of State asks colleges to participate in voter pre-registration contest

Try as one might there is no escaping this election season. Every media outlet one frequents tends to have at least one article a day covering one of the infamous candidates for the presidency. Even if one turns on the TV hoping to enjoy Saturday Night Live after a long week of work and school there is no outlet from the hype of this particular … Continue reading Bring on the Ballot Bowl: Minnesota’s Secretary of State asks colleges to participate in voter pre-registration contest

Beneath the Crown (11/4/16)

What is a big challenge you’ve faced in your life? “Compared to most people, I’ve lived quite a blessed life, so this is a tough question. I’ve lived in a white upper-middle class family in northern Minnesota my entire life, I’ve been academically gifted generally speaking, had a good family life for the most part…my level of struggles compared to most others are not that … Continue reading Beneath the Crown (11/4/16)

Suicide Squad feels like a bad joke to the fans

From the director of Fury and End of Watch, David Ayer presents Suicide Squad to DC audiences on a silver platter. It was given a rating of 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, even with Oscar winner Jared Leto, and Oscar nominees Will Smith and Viola Davis as leading characters. As Rotten Tomatoes puts it, Suicide Squad “boasts a talented cast and a little more humor than … Continue reading Suicide Squad feels like a bad joke to the fans

HACO honors the Hmong New Year

This Saturday, November 5, the Hmong American Cultural Outreach Club (HACO), will be putting on their biggest event of the year, the Hmong New Year Celebration. he doors open at 4:30 p.m. with the main event running from 5 to 7 in Alumni Hall. Attendees can expect free admission, food, and a variety of entertainment for the evening. This includes an after-party starting at 8, … Continue reading HACO honors the Hmong New Year

Ruth Lin and GSO celebrate the fall season

The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra will be performing their fall concert this Friday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Bjorling Recital Hall. The director of the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Ruth Lin, has seen first hand the growth of her musicians this year, and is excited for the concert. “I’m happy and impressed with the way this years group has stepped up. It’s nice to see. … Continue reading Ruth Lin and GSO celebrate the fall season

Gustie of the Week – Nick Campbell

Nick Campbell is a Junior at Gustavus Adolphus College. He was a male gymnast for 12 years, performed feats of physical skill such as backflips for marching band, and knows how to play a myriad of instruments to varied degrees, most recently the trumpet. He likes to watch a ton of Netflix: Parks and Recreation, White Collar, Scrubs, etc. and doesn’t like horror. He likes … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Nick Campbell