Author: Kevin Dexter

Variety

Le Grande Band & Chorus to debut with Handel’s “Water Music”

The debut solo performance of Le Grande Bande & Chorus (LGBC), “Handel’s Water Music,” is scheduled for Sunday, Oct.  6 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Björling Recital Hall. The local nonprofit orchestra and chorus were established in June 2011 by Gustavus alumnus Michael Asmus ‘13.  The 28 musicians in LGBC are mostly students from Gustavus. The orchestra also features members of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and … Continue reading Le Grande Band & Chorus to debut with Handel’s “Water Music”

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News

Close the Loop relay celebrates composting food waste

Gustavus Adolphus College has recently started composting organic waste on campus in another leap toward systematic sustainability. The composter was installed in late June between Big Hill Farm and Physical Plant. Measuring about 24 feet long and 8 feet wide, it has an augur that will mix food waste at one end that will shuffle the contents around. The building will store the compost as … Continue reading Close the Loop relay celebrates composting food waste

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Features

The Universe at Its Limits

Gustavus has held the annual Nobel Conference annually since 1965. This year’s conference will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 1 and 2 at Gustavus. Its origins trace back to the dedication of the Nobel Hall of Science in 1963 when 26 Nobel Laureates gathered at the college for the event. Following this gathering, President Edgar Carlson and other college officials came up with the … Continue reading The Universe at Its Limits

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Variety

White House Down…way down

There are years when two movies appear with similar premises that have people arguing which is better.  1998 had Antz and A Bug’s Life, last year we had two Snow White movies, and this year, we have Olympus has Fallen and White House Down. Both movies revolve around terrorist attacks on the White House.  Although it has a similar premise to another movie, can White … Continue reading White House Down…way down

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Variety

Aftermeth: Looking back at Breaking Bad

It all started with a news article. Show creator Vince Gilligan and writer Tom Schanuz who wrote together for the X-Files were talking about an article in the New York Times on a meth cook who was making kids sick while cooking. A week later Gilligan told Schanuz that he had an idea about a show featuring a chemistry teacher cooking meth. What would later … Continue reading Aftermeth: Looking back at Breaking Bad

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Opinion

She’s just being Miley

Never let someone tell you you’re not brave, for you’ve just willingly chosen to read yet another article regarding Miley Cyrus’ performance at the 2013 Video Music Awards. As you’re undoubtedly aware, Miss Cyrus performed her summer hit, “We Can’t Stop,” and followed through by performing with Robin Thicke to his hit “Blurred Lines.” Throughout her performance,  Cyrus stripped down to a skincolored bikini, smacked … Continue reading She’s just being Miley

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