Last week was host to one of Gustavus’ finest traditions—Christmas in Christ Chapel. This year’s service was centered around various letters reflecting on the importance of Christmas. Members of the Gustavus community read letters from the likes of Garrison Keillor, Joyce Sutphen, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, various prophets and apostles. Gustavus Choir, Choir of Christ Chapel, Lucia Singers, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra and the Christ Chapel Ringers … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel: a liturgy of letters and carols

Remember when? Way back then? Back in the ‘90s? Grade school. Trading class pictures, Jello pudding packs and morning recess. Nap time. Good God, bring back nap time. We used to be young and wild and free, and now we’ve got jobs and debts and awkward social situations. But let’s forget all that and for a brief amount of time, think back to what we … Continue reading Party like its 1999

The term non-fiction may seem scary to many—but throw the word creative in front of it, and there’s a whole new world of literature available for reading pleasure. Personal essays aren’t just dry, boring pieces of academic writing, but they look into the lives and existences of others. The following books were read in ENG 256-002 (Creative Non-Fiction) and reviewed for your pleasure. Check them … Continue reading Bringing back the essay

Movies have been a major part of American culture since they first appeared in the late 1800s. As film changed and developed into how we see it  today, they became more and more prevalent in our society. With hundreds of movies made each year, it’s quite obvious that film is an art form that is here to stay. Movies offer a way to escape from … Continue reading Film Fatale

Social media is taking over the world. Or that’s how it seems as of late. With social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm, Blogger and Tumblr, social media is everywhere. But if social media is all around us, what exactly is it? Social media is media for the people, by the people. It provides new opportunities to create and communicate ideas with people around the … Continue reading Communication Breakdown

Fall is a time to savor the outdoors; to take stock of what’s important and take advantage of the beautiful landscape before winter rushes in, leaving the campus a cold, barren tundra. There are many fun, easy ways to get the most of the autumn season and all that it offers. For starters, Halloween candy is out in full force, just waiting to be purchased … Continue reading Falling into Winter

There is a new group on campus that is causing quite the commotion. Founded by Junior Philosophy and Geology Major Jonathan Monk and Junior Philosophy Major Ricardo Torres, The Musical B.A.R. has plans to bring music to you. Created in the spirit of raising the musical bar at Gustavus, the name of the group is a perfect fit. Not just a metaphorical bar, the name … Continue reading Raising the B.A.R.

In such a small town, it can be difficult to find things to do on weekends. While the campus provides many activities, it’s always nice to experience things outside of the bubble of the hill. For many in the 21+ crowd, going to bars is a big part of nightlife. And luckily, St. Peter has a pretty solid bar scene. The Weekly has been hard … Continue reading Bar Exam

It’s harvest season and Big Hill Student Farm is in full bloom. Throughout the summer and all of this semester, the farm interns have been keeping themselves busy in order to produce crops for the Market Place. Established in early 2009 by Gustavus alumni Eliza Swedenborg ‘09 and Cat Wiechmann ‘09, the Big Hill Student Farm is located in the Linnaeus Arboretum. “Our mission is … Continue reading Harvest season proves bountiful

If you haven’t noticed, THE WEEKLY isn’t the only thing covered in ink on campus these days. More and more students are getting tattoos as they become less and less of a stigma. As television shows like “Miami” and “LA Ink” rise in popularity, so has the type of body modification known as the tattoo. The word tattoo is said to be derived from the … Continue reading Gustavus Ink