Author: Nick Hamberg

Variety

The Government Inspector Makes Way for a Russian Revolution

Set at the turn of the twentieth century, The Government Inspector promises to entice audience members with an entertaining adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s satirical play. The Government Inspector takes place in a small, rural town in Russia, where corruption brews in every crevice of the population, with most businesses, hospitals and merchants operating through bribery and dishonesty. Inviting trouble to this storyline, an incognito inspector … Continue reading The Government Inspector Makes Way for a Russian Revolution

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Variety

Do yourself a favor this weekend by seeing Wreck-It Ralph

Wallenberg Auditorium will need additional seating this weekend to fit each and every Gustie running to see the best recent animated feature to hit the box office. Wreck-It Ralph takes place in an arcade. More specifically, it takes place within all of the games populating the arcade. It’s got all your favorites: Dance Dance Revolution, Pacman and the like. When the lights go out at … Continue reading Do yourself a favor this weekend by seeing Wreck-It Ralph

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Features

Remembering our past to shape our future: Black History Month 2013

A Call For Justice “There is a possibility we have waited too long to give justice and freedom and equality to the oppressed races of the world.” The words of our ninth Gustavus president Edgar Carlson ring true today just as they did in 1957. A strong advocate for civil rights  that stemmed from his Christian beliefs, Carlson created what is now known as one … Continue reading Remembering our past to shape our future: Black History Month 2013

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Calendar

Calendar (2-15-13)

The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but the translated manuscript of the Pope’s resignation speech. He loves Wreck-It Ralph. Friday, Feb. 15 Chili Cook-off & Beer Tasting: Interpretive Center 5 p.m. I didn’t know St. Peter was getting a NASCAR event! I Am We Are Presents: The Sex Show!: Alumni Hall 7 p.m. The religious folk thinking … Continue reading Calendar (2-15-13)

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Opinion

Dante, divinity and other words starting with “d”

I spend a lot of time on the internet. In particular, parts of the internet that aren’t always polite. Ever heard of 4chan? I’m used to slurs, trolling and flamewars, rage, shock-sites and Rick-Rolling. So when I walked into class on the first day of J-term, I was expecting something much different than what unfolded. See, this was a class on Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy, … Continue reading Dante, divinity and other words starting with “d”

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Chair Bernhardson and the Board of Trustees, Your recent, dismissive letter to Gustavus Alumni focused solely on the fundraising achievements of the past few years. Even in the one area he hasn’t completely failed at, President Ohle has been a lackluster fundraiser. Without him, I believe our outstanding Vice President for Institutional Advancement would have had similar results. Further, I believe that the Becks showed … Continue reading Letter to the Editor

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