Time to chill out at the wellness fair

For the past nine years, the banquet rooms of the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center have been filled with dozens of vendors from both the St. Peter and Gustavus community. These people all come together to put on the annual Gustavus Chill Out and Wellness Fair, which is sponsored by the Center for Vocational Reflection (CVR). “The Chill Out is probably my favorite event that … Continue reading Time to chill out at the wellness fair

Award-winning artist Liz Miller lecture and demonstration

A lecture will be given today by the visiting artist Liz Miller. The lecture will be held in room 105 in the Fine Arts building from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Miller is an award winning artist and an art professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato who will be sharing her process for creating art and what influences her work. “My recent work is primarily large-scale … Continue reading Award-winning artist Liz Miller lecture and demonstration

District 9: Not to be underestimated

It’s the first full week back from Fall Break, and there’s no holiday where everyone is allowed to dress up in ridiculous outfits which will forever be remembered in the annals of Facebook photos. What, then, is there to do on a weekend night here at Gustavus? District 9 is the movie showing on campus this weekend, and I would highly recommend you check it … Continue reading District 9: Not to be underestimated

Adam Strand: Involvement at its finest

His involvement on campus ranges from the Peer Assistants to the Sauna Society. He is well-versed in the customs and traditions here at Gustavus and has participated in several study abroad programs and choir trips. Adam Strand embodies the active Gustavus lifestyle. The senior biology major and music minor was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD, along with his two brothers, one of whom … Continue reading Adam Strand: Involvement at its finest

Harry Potter and the hormone-driven plot

In the most recent installment of the series of films based on the popular novels by J.K. Rowling, the kids are growing up. It’s the sixth year at Hogwarts for the trio of magicians that we all know and love. Voldemort is back and, naturally, looking to kill Harry. Malfoy is in cahoots with the Deatheaters, secretly training on his own in order to complete … Continue reading Harry Potter and the hormone-driven plot

Gustavus theatre season opens with unique shows

The Gustavus Theatre and Dance Department will present its first show of the 2009-2010 season with a collection of three plays: Caryl Churchill’s Far Away and Seven Jewish Children, and Deb Margolin’s Seven Palestinian Children. Directed by Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance Amy Seham, these collected plays are different than any other performed at Gustavus. These plays are very thought-provoking and theatrical. Caryl Churchill … Continue reading Gustavus theatre season opens with unique shows

Dan Shimek: A step above the rest

Fall has been a season of firsts for Junior Biology Major Dan Shimek. A new member of the LineUs Improv Comedy Troupe and a new member of Epsilon Pi Alpha, he has flourished during his junior year and worked to take advantage of every opportunity Gustavus has to offer. “Dan has made a really great addition to LineUs this year. His bone-dry humor, subtle wit … Continue reading Dan Shimek: A step above the rest

Professor Doug Huff: A true Renaissance man

Playwright, teacher, writer, philosopher. Each of these can be used to describe Professor of Philosophy Doug Huff. He leads a life driven by the pursuit of knowledge and finds immeasurable joy in sharing that knowledge with others. After graduating from Concordia College, Moorhead with a B.A. in English and political science in 1966, Huff went on to further his educational experience at the University of … Continue reading Professor Doug Huff: A true Renaissance man

Coming Out Week concludes with annual Drag Show

The Drag Show will be the last event to be held in celebration of National Coming Out Week. The Drag Show will take place tonight in the Evelyn Young Dining Room from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and is a free event which is open to everyone. The student group Queers and Allies (Q&A) is hosting this annual event and has selected a panel of … Continue reading Coming Out Week concludes with annual Drag Show

Gustavus Forensics team on a path to success

No, it has nothing to do with CSI. Nor does it have anything to do with gore of any type—except maybe loosely that of the Al variety. Actually, the Gustavus Forensics team is more about learning and teaching about current issues and less about creepy body tissues, more about expressing opinions and less about—well, you get the picture. So far this year, the non-criminologists have … Continue reading Gustavus Forensics team on a path to success