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
The Gustavus Dance Company has been working hard to put together their spring concert entitled “Balance Off Center.” The concert will have a variety of pieces choreographed by students, faculty and guest artists. The dance concert will be held in Anderson Theatre on Friday, Mar. 4 and Saturday, Mar. 5 2011 from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. There will be another concert on Sunday, Mar. 6, … Continue reading Gustavus dancers will “Balance off Center”
Going to see The Great Debaters is a great way to celebrate Black History Month at Gustavus, and I would highly advise all to go see it. Don’t be put off by the geeky title of the film; there are no socially awkward, middle class debate team kids in this movie. The Great Debaters is actually a 2007 award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated drama about a … Continue reading It’s no debate; go see The Great Debaters
The Pan African Student Organization (PASO) will be hosting Africa Night in Alumni Hall on March 4, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The goal of Africa night is to highlight many of the different cultures of Africa and raise awareness of African culture within the Gustavus Community and beyond. The co-chairs, Sophomore Yeabsira Abebe, Sophomore Chemistry Major Fadumo Mire and Senior Economics Major Baffour … Continue reading Celebrate African culture with PASO
The Washington Post calls Cantus “a boatload of talent,” and that’s just what is in store for the Gustavus community. Cantus, an all-male vocal acapella group will be performing a concert on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bjorling Recital Hall. The cost is $5.00 for students and $15.00 for non-students. Once named the “Premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” by … Continue reading Cantus to sing at Gustavus
