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

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

Let’s light this candle,” Director, Producer, Actor, Screenwriter Jason Reitman said  while starting his interview with a spark. San Fransicso, Rome, London, Orlando, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, New York and Minneapolis are just some of the stops during the promotional tour of his newest film Up in the Air. “I know nothing of what it’s like to travel. I really cherish my time in the air,” … Continue reading The Reitman for the job