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
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
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
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
Following an appearance at Pitchfork Festival in Chicago this summer, I had been hankering to see Yo La Tengo in a real venue. The Pitchfork appearance was sort of a truncated greatest hits set with shaky sound in the hot midday sun, not an ideal setting for any concert. The performance was fine, but it only whetted my appetite to see the band in the … Continue reading Yo La Tengo shreds at First Avenue
Senior Art Studio and Art History Major Kali Griggs has been playing golf competitively since the sixth grade, but she has always played golf with her dad. Kali started talking with the Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach Scott Moe her senior year in high school about playing on the Golf team at Gustavus. “I choose to play because I like competition, and I figured it … Continue reading Kali Griggs: A champion on and off the green
It is apparent to me that there has been a major shift in our view of different kinds of movies in the last ten years. Animated features used to be shorts shown before the real film as a sort of warm up, the equivalent to an opening act at a concert. But in the last few years they have come into their own as a … Continue reading Up: More than a children’s film
Homecoming weekend is full of festivities, including the parade in town, Homecoming Court crowning and, of course, the football game. In addition to these events, Gustavus features a family weekend music showcase. “The Family Weekend Concert is a tradition that goes back decades. For many years, we did a series of three concerts: the bands were in Bjorling, followed by the Choirs and Orchestras in … Continue reading Annual music showcase
Sophia Backman, a senior international management and Spanish major, has spent half her college career traveling around the world. Her experiences have brought her into contact with many cultures and has encouraged her to improve the world around her. Sophia’s version of first-year orientation consisted of meeting students speaking a variety of languages all from very different backgrounds on her flight to Franklin College, an … Continue reading Sophia Backman: Getting the education of a lifetime
Ever since his first performance opening for Ben Folds two years ago, singer/songwriter Ari Herstand has become a favorite performer on campus. “I was able to see Ari last year when he performed here in the Courtyard Café. He has a great voice and plays many instruments … well,” Sophomore Political Science Major Jen Fox said. 23-year-old Herstand is perhaps best known for his incredible … Continue reading Crowd favorite Ari Herstand returns to Gustavus for another performance
