Valentine’s Day will be here in two short days, and surely love is in the air. What better way to celebrate a whole day devoted to love than to attend the Valentine’s Day concert, dinner and dance? This event takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14 in Alumni Hall. The dress for the event is business casual, and although tickets … Continue reading Valentine’s Day sponsored by Friends of the Arboretum
Junior Theatre and Political Science Major Kim Braun has always been interested in how she can change the world. Kim’s recent trip with Gustavus’ Social Justice, Peace and Development in India underlined how much change is needed, both in America and around the world. One of the things that impacted Kim the most was working with the local people, and people of the varying castes … Continue reading Kim Braun: Working for change
Senior Communication Arts and Literature Teaching Major Rebekah Schulz has a strong interest in foreign culture. She has explored this interest at Gustavus; through an African studies program she helped lead, her leadership role with Building Bridges, Spanish composition tutoring and a special January Interim Experience course. Workshop Africa This past December, Rebekah led a discussion group, called “Workshop Africa.” “The goal is to raise … Continue reading Rebekah Schulz: Global Citizen
Senior Nursing Major Kirstin Smedstad is full of life and wants to make a difference in the world. During her first year at Gustavus, she became involved in Habitat for Humanity by going on the Spring Break Work Trip to New Orleans, LA. This was a way for Kirstin to become involved on campus and meet new people. But most importantly, it helped her to … Continue reading Kirstin Smedstad: Leading students through Habitat for Humanity
Last Tuesday marked the release of the 2009 fall edition of Gustavus’ literary magazine Firethorne. The Courtyard Café was host to students involved with, published in and fans of the publication. Many students read their work aloud and discussed the inspiration and themes involved. “[The best part of being on staff] is reading all the submissions. Some are great, some are terrible. But there’s always … Continue reading 2009 Firethorne release party is a success
As Sandra Bullock’s character, Leigh Anne Tuohy, begins narrating at the beginning of the movie in a corny and forced Southern drawl, the film appeared headed for nothing short of an apocalyptic disaster to the tune of 2012. However, as I stared at the blank screen with only the sound of Mrs. Tuohy’s narrative to fill the theater, immediately regretting my decision to spend money … Continue reading Blind-sided by inspiration
Dec. 10 through 13 the Gustavus Department of Theatre and Dance will present its Physical Theater Project Falling Awake. The play will be performed at 8:00 p.m. Dec. 10-12 and at 2:00 p.m. Dec. 13. Tickets are sold out. An extra performance Dec. 12 at 2:00 p.m. was added, and has also sold out. The performance will take place in the Black Box Theatre. Assistant … Continue reading Falling Awake debuts Dec. 10
For most college athletes, competing in a prestigious international competition is merely a dream. Winning is an even bigger challenge. For First-year Anna Eames, this dream has become a reality. Anna began her swimming career at the age of five and initially picked the sport to copy her older brother. Although she tried out several other sports during her childhood, Anna discovered that her true … Continue reading Anna Eames: Making a splash in the athletic world
The culmination of dance, choreography, design, lighting and sound will all come together this weekend as the Department of Theatre and Dance presents the Choreographer’s Gallery: New Horizons. The dance concert will be held Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at 8:00 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Anderson Theatre. This concert highlights the work of 11 student choreographers and is directed by … Continue reading Gustavus dance concert showcases student work
When Led Zeppelin debuted in 1969 with their venerable Led Zeppelin I, they were accused of unabashedly stealing music from the likes of Willie Dixon and Howlin’ Wolf. Essentially, they were a British rock band plagiarizing the music of poor American blues musicians and in doing so became international superstars. So when Wolfmother released its eponymous debut in 2006 to pandemic approbation, the remaining members … Continue reading Wolfmother brings world peace
