Christmas Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrated on December 25. The day marks the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God. Christians generally celebrate by giving gifts to each other. In the United States today, Christmas is somewhat secularized, though traditionally those who celebrate it attend church on Christmas Day. It is also common for families to put up a Christmas tree. Although the … Continue reading Chrisma- hanu- kwanzaa- kah
From December 3 to January 22, the Gus Bus will be operating a little differently. After much deliberation within Student Senate and the campus community at large, Senate has decided to implement a six-week trial period in which the bus will run on a strictly route-based system, in contrast to the current “dial-a-ride” system. Discussions about a change to the current system were initiated after … Continue reading Route system trial period for Gus Bus
There is an art taught at Gustavus that is over 5,000 years old. It even precedes the art of decorating a frost-your-own cookie! For millennia, people have been turning clay into pottery and ceramics. Artists like these work right here at Gustavus. Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Art History Nicole Roberts Hoiland teaches classes in this ancient art form at both Gustavus and the … Continue reading Ceramics at Gustavus
For Senior Religion Majors Bethany Ringdal and Brendan Wilkes and Senior Philosophy Major Alex Legeros, baking bread is more than just a fun hobby. “Bread brings people together,” Wilkes said, “You invite people in and you share it.” While they all share a common philosophy about making bread, the three bakers became interested in bread at different times of their lives. Ringdall grew up making … Continue reading The Philosophy of Bread
When you sit down with Professor of Physics Paul Saulnier to talk about the world of Film Noir, he’ll probably begin his explanation by giving you his favorite quote from the documentary Bringing Darkness Into Light. “Film Noir is a film movement in the American cinema between the ‘40s and ‘50s that poses one central theme: You’re f***ed.” The quote makes the audience laugh, but … Continue reading Shining Light on Film Noir
Firethorne is Gustavus Adolphus College’s student-run literary magazine and is made entirely from student work and is put together by a student staff. Submissions range from poetry and lyrics to prose (of fiction and non) and art. The magazine is published twice a year, with a supplemental in the fall and a full-length, color publication in the spring. Before it was known as the Firethorne, … Continue reading A visual and literary odyssey
Television has been a growing part of American culture for the past 60 years. Yet, TV programming has been far from static; television has grown to reflect almost every different genre, time period, ethnicity and age group imaginable making its appeal more and more entertaining and irresistible. In the 1950s families gathered around shows like I Love Lucy. The light comedy followed the various machinations … Continue reading Suit up for must see TV
River Rock Coffee Shop Located right on the main drag, this coffee shop is full of delicious goodness and inviting vibes. Try the quiche, try the soups, try the coffees and the fresh baked pastries. The staff is friendly and the chairs are comfy. 301 S Minnesota Ave. Mon – Sat: 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sun: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Collective Memories Antiques … Continue reading Getting to know Saint Peter
Remember when you were little, and there was a time set aside each week in school for arts and crafts? Remember how awesome it was to stop learning about how to read or write or count or tie your shoes and just color? It was time to take a break, to relax, to zone out and forget about the stress of the world. Turns out, … Continue reading Arts and Crafts
This season’s top trends are all over the board. For shoes, it’s all about boots—ankles/booties, calf high, above the knee, combat, rain. Each one made for walking, and each one doing just that all over our campus. Oxford shoes are back in full swing, as well. Whether flats, heels or somewhere in between, these European-inspired shoes dress up an oufit and look great paired with … Continue reading Fearless fall fashions
