Sean Cobb – Being a great professor: No sweat

Sean Cobb may be one of the newer professors at Gustavus, but his presence on campus has definitely been noticed. If you are looking for him outside of his office hours, good luck because Cobb could be in the classroom, tutoring in the Diversity Center, judging the Drag Show, in Faculty Senate, organizing Faculty Shop Talk, advising the English Honor Society, coaching soccer or whatever … Continue reading Sean Cobb – Being a great professor: No sweat

Christmas in Christ Chapel performance fast approaching

In the beginning of December, the Gustavus community will host its annual Christmas worship program, Christmas in Christ Chapel. This year’s Renaissance-themed event will showcase the talents of the music department, theater and dance department and the chaplain’s office, among others. Students and employees are allowed one complimentary ticket that can be purchased online, while general admission is $17.50. The program will begin on Friday, … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel performance fast approaching

Nicole Meyer – A pillar of the community

She hails from Sparta, Wisc., a place near and dear to her heart. But she goes to Gustavus, and it, too, has found its own place in her heart. Senior Communications Studies Major Nicole Meyer, aka “Sparta”, is a Gustie through and through. “I’m not sure what it was about this place, but I just got a really good vibe when I was here, something … Continue reading Nicole Meyer – A pillar of the community

Despicable Me: Something involving minions

I am not ashamed to say that I saw Despicable Me, the first showing on the day it came out. I was probably the oldest person in the theater without a chaperone, but I probably laughed more than any of those children. Despicable Me serves up laughs for children and the child at heart alike. Everyone knows the hilarious quotes from the advertisements for the … Continue reading Despicable Me: Something involving minions

Alex Legeros – The philosophy of being well rounded

Alex Legeros is one of Gustavus’s shining seniors. As an honors philosophy major, he pursues his study while acting as one of the department assistants and tutors. “Studying philosophy doesn’t mean reading books by dead old white men. I love philosophy because it is an examination of the self. It is the way humanity attempts to understand what it is while also discovering the amazing … Continue reading Alex Legeros – The philosophy of being well rounded