Two summers ago, an elderly lady in a Bloomington, MN, church asked her congregation for assistance. Her garden needed weeding, her fence painting, her gutters cleaning, etc. The to-do list was daunting for an aged woman, but not for First-year Ben Batz, who stepped up to the plate. Since then, Ben has run “Ben and Friends Handyman Service” in his neighborhood. He walks dogs, waters … Continue reading Ben Batz: Lending a helping hand
It has been a very interesting year for movies. The frustrating-yet-justified writer’s strike that ended in February 2008 put a stall on the film industry as a whole, making it a relatively slow first half of the year. Besides a few enjoyable summer blockbusters (Wall-E, Hellboy II, The Dark Knight), and some hilariously over-the-top comedies (Pineapple Express, Tropic Thunder), there wasn’t much to speak of. … Continue reading Must see flicks from 2008
Each morning during the month of January, a group of Gustavus Adolphus College students gathered in the dance studio. While some members of the campus rested warmly in their beds, this group promptly got to work. They started with group exercises, stretching a rope between partners to pull, twirl and dance around one another. This was a typical start to the day for the ensemble … Continue reading The Journey to The Other Shore
Dear Reader: You are about to read a highly classified document. It is the most singularly elusive compilation of legal papers seen by man since those found in Burn After Reading. This is the Holy Grail of the GOP, dear reader. Do not leave it carelessly lying about for every cabana boy, Drag Queen or female stand up comedienne to pick up and peruse; they … Continue reading The Gay Agenda
In this modern era, with a recession firmly beating down our country’s morale, it is no surprise that people across the nation are turning to the things that comfort them. For some people this means turning to friends and family, and for others it’s community. Still others turn to their churches and other escapes for an infusion of hope. Because of this, I think it … Continue reading Chipotday
The Gusties stare down the barrel of their toughest challenge yet this season: defeat the undefeated This past Saturday, the men responsible for the collection of banners hung in Gus Young Court returned to their alma mater to cheer on their Gusties together, in celebration of the 100th season of the program. Over 50 former players stretched between the rims at halftime, each of whom … Continue reading Gustavus ready for Valentine’s Day showdown with MIAC’s finest
Despite being ranked #1 in the national polls, there is a historic demon on the horizon, looking to spoil Gustavus’ momentum In the winter of 2005, when the current Gustie senior class was still filling out their high school uniforms, the Gustavus Women’s Hockey team went 25-4-1 on their way to their fourth conference title in the program’s history. Led by Sophomore tandem Andrea Peterson … Continue reading Potential dream-spoilers take aim at impressive Gusties
With last week’s cold spell, some students might be wondering why their room is cold, or why the sidewalks are so slippery. Last week’s temperatures of 30 to 40 degrees below zero for days straight caused issues all around campus and irritated both students and staff. Sophomore Dan Shimek said temperature does not prevent him from doing what he wants. “Although it has been bitterly … Continue reading The hill freezes over
The Choir of The West, the top choir at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, will perform a free-will concert in Christ Chapel on Jan. 27 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature works from Stephen Paulus, Johnann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, William Walton, Maurice Ravel, F. Melius Christiansen, Moses Hogan and others. Associate Professor of Music Gregory Aune said that it is rare to … Continue reading Choir of the West meets Midwest
