Author: Thanh Binh Pham

Feature Photo, Features

SENATE: They’ll be there for you

On campus, students have the opportunity to be a part of over 100 different student organizations which encourage community and leadership. One of these organizations includes Student Senate, which allows students to represent their peers while helping better the Gustavus community. Within Student Senate, students can occupy positions as residence hall representatives, class representatives, cabinet members, and co-presidents. Elections occur at the end of each … Continue reading SENATE: They’ll be there for you

Thanh Binh Pham
Variety

Hillstrom Museum features American history through “Pop Art”

Made in U.S.A.: Rosenquist/Ruscha and Recent Acquisitions are the current galleries at the Hillstrom Museum. They feature numerous works that were selected from Jordan D. Schnitzer, the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation, and various American artists from different times. Made in U.S.A.: Rosenquist/Ruscha is mostly comprised of what is labeled as “Pop Art.” Don Myers, the Director of the Hillstrom Museum describes  “Pop Art” as “a … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum features American history through “Pop Art”

Thanh Binh Pham
Variety

Faculty Recital revisits all the classics

The Gustavus Music Department will present a flute faculty recital on Feb. 27 featuring Music Professor Barbara Leibundguth, Accompanist Beth Winterfeldt, and Contrabassoonist Norbert Nielubowski. “The theme is ‘Revisiting old favorites” since all the music I’m playing is ‘A-list’ flute repertoire,” Leibundguth said. The program of the recital includes a variety of pieces by highly-respected, classical artists. “The recital program includes many pieces such as … Continue reading Faculty Recital revisits all the classics

Thanh Binh Pham
Variety

Set sail with Disney’s Moana

Moana, the newest film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, hit the big screen this past fall, and introduced the newest member of the Disney “princess” line. Although Moana is not a princess, she has still been categorized as such. I don’t think it would be a surprise if next Halloween we saw little girls wanting to dress up as as her. The film tells … Continue reading Set sail with Disney’s Moana

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Henry Elling

Life can offer countless opportunities for everyone to pursue their passions. Occasionally, it even offers signs to point people in the right direction. For Senior music major Henry Elling, all of his signs pointed towards Gustavus Adolphus College. Music has been fundamental in shaping both Henry and his family into what they are today. He grew up in Colombus, Wisconsin listening to his father play … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Henry Elling

Thanh Binh Pham
Opinion

Motherhood? Hard Pass.

Though women have advanced monumentally in American society within the last century, there are still certain expectations we haven’t been able to overcome, particularly the notion of motherhood as our life’s ultimate fulfillment. Like many other girls who grew up in twenty-first century America, I was encouraged to follow my passions, go to college, earn a degree, and pursue a successful and fulfilling career. The … Continue reading Motherhood? Hard Pass.

Thanh Binh Pham
Feature Photo, Features

Commit to be Fit

In a 2011 study recounted in the New York Times, regular aerobic exercise was shown to have profound effects on the brain. Due to its many physical and personal benefits, college students are often encouraged to make time to exercise their body in addition to their brain. Students at Gustavus have this opportunity through participation in athletics, such as varsity, club, and intramural. However, the … Continue reading Commit to be Fit

Thanh Binh Pham
Variety

The Theatre and Dance Department presents Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

This weekend, the Gustavus Department of Theatre and Dance, will be presenting Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Tickets for the show went on sale Tuesday, February 7 at 8:30 a.m., and were sold out within 45 minutes. It was evident that Gustavus students and staff, as well as the families and friends of the cast and crew, were eager to get their … Continue reading The Theatre and Dance Department presents Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Thanh Binh Pham