Diverse talents and interests make Antonio Herbert stand out as an excellent musician with mastery in flute, piano, guitar and saxophone, yet surprisingly he is not a music major. His music is important to him because it enriches his life and the lives of those in his community, and this is why he continues to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician despite the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Antonio Herbert
Total Recall, an action-adventure story taking place at the end of the 21st century, brings about memories of the first Bourne movies as a lost past plagues the protagonist. Doug Quaid (Colin Farrell, In Bruges, Alexander), an ordinary worker of The Colony, seems to have a questionable past he can’t quite recollect. He’s haunted by a recurring nightmare of his capture some years before. After … Continue reading The distant future: the year 2000 … or 2099, rather
…a taste of dance diversity Expect modern, jazz and some Beyonce. This year’s Shared Space entitled Shared Space … Connections in Space, dance concert is a display of dances that incorporates movements from different genres. Seniors Katherine Arndt, Hollie Edlund, Rachel Johnson and Sophia Ogren-Dehn are directing the concert, as well as choreographing and performing. The overall theme of diversity is shown through each choreographer’s … Continue reading Shared Space … Connections in Space gives the audience…
Christ Chapel is celebrating two very exciting anniversaries this year, the 50th anniversary of Christ Chapel, and the 40th anniversary of Christmas in Christ Chapel (CC in C). Christ Chapel was constructed in the fall of 1961 and dedicated in 1962. It sits at the geographical center of campus. The design and architecture was well thought out for its time. The cement walls were poured … Continue reading A Jubilee of tradition on campus both in worship and faith
The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but the random utterings of some guy who just got his wisdom teeth removed. Friday, Nov. 30 Christmas in Christ Chapel: Christ Chapel 7:30 p.m. The “Silent Night” remix is going to be dope. Weekend Movie: Total Recall: Wallenberg Auditorium 7 p.m. I’m totally trying to recall this movie, … Continue reading Calendar (11/30/12)
…a struggle for peace after a century of conflict For nearly a century, the violence between Israel and the Palestinian territories has made the people of differing beliefs question their own ability to maintain peace. The conflict’s starting point is so long ago that it seems as though the unrest will never end and a solution for peace is still distant. Also known as the … Continue reading Israel and Palestine…
Merry Chickenmas Ahh, the Christmas Season! While we have had nothing but a few rogue snowflakes yet this year, stores, television commercials and even my roommate’s music selection have all been inundated with the magical holiday at the end of December. I love Christmas—definitely my favorite holiday—but even so, it is hard not to tire of the constant barrage of commercialism and capitalism that in … Continue reading Cloudy with a chance of musing
Pride check Admittedly, I’d never seen a Gustavus football game before the last of the season. Some friends of mine (filthy Cobbers from up North) came to visit and cheer on their team. With convincing, I went, too. They could head to the playoffs with a win. We were 3-6. Ho-hum. To my chagrin, those Gusties played very well. Don’t let the final score or … Continue reading A tip from your bonny lass
Mirages in the land of the re-blogger I come from a family with a background in classical music. At a young age, I was surrounded by plaster busts of composers with powdered wigs or big beards and stern eyes, whose music was far from hip and even further from the main stream. Eventually, though, I became aware of the music being sold to my generation. … Continue reading Food for thought
Although the season is still young, the Gustavus women’s swim and dive team have high hopes for the year as well as an impressive record to build upon. With three consecutive MIAC Championship titles as well as two first places finishes at the Saint John’s/Saint Ben’s Mini Invitational and the Morningside Invitational, they are gearing up for a successful year. “This is the biggest women’s … Continue reading Women’s swim and dive splash into the season
