Staff Writer- Mary Athorp Lin-Manuel Miranda is really a genius, isn’t he?  I don’t even think you can contend with that statement; it’s just objectively factual. Now, I have many thoughts about Miranda and his state of genius, and I’ll likely share all of them with you throughout the course of this article. But my recent thoughts regarding Miranda aren’t just coincidences.  Back in February, … Continue reading The Lin-MANuel, the Myth, the Legend

Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Class registration is coming up. Alarms are set, and the MyGustavus plan you worked on and was approved by your advisor is ready to go. All that’s left to do is click the register button, and your next semester is all set. However, it can be such a chore to pick classes out, especially if you don’t know what your major … Continue reading Guessing Your Major Based on Your Favorite Muppet

Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita While watching Alysa Liu joyfully skate in the Exhibition Gala, you may have caught yourself bopping and dancing along to a song called “Stateside”. As the catchy lyrics go, “I’m freezing outside, I feel my skin tight/ My coat is inside, but I look up at you.” You might be wondering, who was the person who wrote this song? This glittery … Continue reading Get Your Headphones On, It’s Time to go “Stateside”

Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Music has been rather boring lately. When riding on the bus to a swim meet lately, I realized the truth, the comeback of modern music, through watching Pitch Perfect. Anna Kendrick’s voice filled my spirit with whimsy and joy. Bumper and the Treblemakers are gallivanting around the stage while singing covers of songs. “The Riff Off” (also known as the most … Continue reading Aca-Awesome: GAC Acapella Making a Comeback?

Staff Writer- Bao Vu Over this past weekend, Valentine’s Day came and went, but the Season of Love is still upon us. To continue to embrace your inner romantic, grab your pen and paper—we’re going to learn about Valentine’s traditions around the world.  England: The British believe that on Valentine’s Day, birds find their mates. Thanks to the poet Geoffrey Chaucer, this belief has become … Continue reading How the Season of Love is Celebrated Around the World

Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita If you owned a Nintendo 3DS as a child, you may be familiar with a wacky game called Tomodachi Life. Released in the United States back in 2014, it’s a game where you create and manage your own characters (referred to as Miis) on a small island, and essentially watch them interact with one another in silly and unexpected ways. For … Continue reading Tomadachi Life: Living the Dream Will be the Best Nintendo Game of the Year

Staff Writer- Emily Anderson Watching the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina has been an absolute joy. The winter Olympics always remind me of underrated and underhyped sports. I mean, who doesn’t love watching people slide on ice or snow? However, often I hear a voice in the back of my head. The same voice I frequently hear at the modern art museum. It shares … Continue reading Unique Olympic Sports to Not Try at Home

Staff Writer- Mary Athorp There was quite an effort last week by the faculty of Gustavus pushing for attendance at what was called the “Community-wide Strategic Planning Event”. Perhaps you noticed the Google Calendar invite, the slew of emails, or the altered schedule and were a little confused by all the hubbub.  I myself was confused, but also a little curious. What could possibly be … Continue reading Gustavus Addresses Changes at Community-Wide Strategic Planning Event

Staff Writer- Bao Vu Anna Brandt Well, it’s been quite a while since the last time I sat down to write a real article. If you all remember, last semester, I wrote an article about tea and made a promise about part two. It’s time to fulfill that promise.  Tea has long been a beloved beverage. Originating in China, over thousands of years, it has … Continue reading Reviewing Tea Ceremonies in Other Countries