A Review of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Thanks to the success of Chicago and Moulin Rouge, the musical movie has recently seen a revival. Hollywood has quickly turned other successful Broadway productions into big screen productions. For the most part, as in the case of Hairspray and The Phantom of the Opera, this has been entirely a good thing. However, Tim … Continue reading Slightly Off-tune
Meet Your Fellow Gustie: Christian DeMarais Christian DeMarais can easily describe himself in one word: “gangster.” “Pimpin’ ain’t easy, but it’s necessary,” said Christian, quoting his favorite line from Ice Cube’s hit song “Down For Whatever.” A first-year student from Shoreview, MN, Christian has already made a lasting impression on the Gustavus community through his great sense of humor and addictive personality. Perhaps one of … Continue reading “A man among penguins”
Day-Lewis’ performance in this crime drama is proof he is a “great actor.” There Will Be Blood is one of those rare movie-going experiences in which I walked away in a shell-shocked trance. I remember driving home afterward with my girlfriend, neither of us saying a single word. When we got home she was the first to break the ice, asking me what I thought … Continue reading When ambition meets faith, There Will Be Blood
Meet Your Fellow Gustie: John Anderson Do you ever wonder what it takes to be involved in school, extra-cirricular activities, and keep a positive attitude all the time? The answer lies in John Anderson, this week’s featured Gustie. John is from Bemidji, Minnesota, and is the oldest child with two younger sisters. He likes to fish, camp, bike, wake board, snowmobile, snowboard and take lots … Continue reading Putting a smile on your face
What do you think of when you hear the word “fraternity”? How about “sorority”? Maybe the first thing that comes to your mind is a kegger in a house packed full of drunken college kids. Maybe it’s countless games of beer pong going long into the night. You might think of strange initiation rituals involving a candle lit room, paddles and a blindfold. Or perhaps … Continue reading Greek student life
Applicants hope to welcome next year’s new Gusties to campus Many Gusties remember their first day at Gustavus—from the excitement of a new dorm room to the many cheers of the Gustie Greeters. With Gustie Greeter applications in, the process of selecting a new batch of high-energy Gustavus enthusiasts begins. Director of Student Activities Megan Ruble said the idea of Gustie Greeters came about “twenty … Continue reading Potential greeters hoping to get their chance
In recent years, raising awareness about violence against women has been a major topic of discussion. People have given speeches and put on workshops to get the message out there, but this upcoming weekend there will be an attention-grabbing and interactive way to receive the message about violence against women. A group of women will present different monologues about women’s experiences in “The Vagina Monologues.” … Continue reading Monologues makes a statement on campus
