The 2010 boxing movie, The Fighter, on a superficial level follows the stereotypical sport movie plotline. The formula for such a movie goes as follows: The protagonist comes from a rough family and background, but has true talent. Because of this, no one, including himself, thinks he’ll be able to win whatever sport he’s playing. That is, of course, until he finds the inspiration and … Continue reading On-campus movie: Fighter’s flight
Sacred Space is an event sponsered by the chaplain’s office periodically to help Gustavus community members relax from their hectic lives. Sacred Space offers a nuetral space on campus for community members to enjoy the quiet relflection time. Held in Alumni Hall, Sacred Space is open to various spiritualities about once a month and offers a variety of ways for people to relax, mediate and … Continue reading Sacred Space: A time to relax
Gustavus’s 28th annual President’s Ball will take place on Saturday March 19. This Gustie tradition, planned by the Campus Activity Board (CAB), will be held in St. Paul at the Riverfront Crowne Plaza. Entertainment will be provided by the Rockin’ Hollywoods, as well as a DJ and a special performance by the Gustavus Swing Club. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a social … Continue reading President’s Ball tickets on sale
About When: March 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Where: Market Place What: All-campus talent competition sponsored by Building Bridges. Audience will vote for the best performance. Performers Include: Peter and The Magic Tone (Senior Biology and Life Science Teaching Major Peter Larsen, Junior Public Accounting Major Kory Freeburg) Guitar medley Performers Sophomore Religion Major Kelly Peterson Song Junior Political Science Major Eric Halvorson Phonetic … Continue reading Gustavus Idol searches for talent on campus
Picture this: you’re walking around campus seeing people, considering the lilies of the field, and you realize you’re Senior English Major Jordan Walker. How good is life? The sun is shining, your beard is red, your pants have the stylistic flair of the artist formerly known as Prince, what more do you need? Nothing. You’re Jordan Walker. And that’s pretty “cussin’” fly. Jordan is not … Continue reading Jordan Walker — The king of sassafras
The 50th Disney animated feature film is coming to Gustavus, and it is not one you will want to miss. Tangled is an animated musical loosely based on the Brothers Grimm fairytale “Rapunzel,” though thankfully not nearly as medieval. This movie is reminiscent of the Disney films of our youth, so if your nostalgia needs a little prodding but you want a fresh story, look … Continue reading On-Campus Movie: Get Tangled up
Best Picture: The King’s Speech Best Actor: Colin Firth, The King’s Speech Best Actress: Natalie Portman, Black Swan Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, The Fighter Best supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, The Fighter Continue reading Oscar winner recap
Stanley Gordon West, author of new publication Blind Your Ponies, will be visiting St. Peter this coming Tuesday, March 8. The author’s visit is part of the St. Peter Reads program, which strives to bring members of the St. Peter and Gustavus community together through reading. Since the program’s start in 2003, the St. Peter community has read a number of different books, sponsoring events … Continue reading WinterRead author visits St. Peter and Gustavus
When: March 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Heritage Banquet Room What: Two presentations, “How can we involve more male students in academic experential learning?” and “Engaging College Men in Work for the Common Good,” from Dr. Miles Groth and Dr. Gar Kellom, the co-editors of “Engaging College Men: Discovering What Works and Why.” This research includes two … Continue reading Engaging the college male population
Communication Studies Major Lydia Benge Briggs is a ball of energy. She exudes it from the moment you see her. Luckily, she has found a number of outlets for her energy, including LineUs Improv Comedy Troupe, Choir of Christ Chapel, Gustie Greeters and the theatre department. Lydia’s energy has also been recognized as a wonderful tool for creating great friendships. “Watching Lydia interact with her … Continue reading Lydia Benge Briggs
