The Magnificent Seven, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is a retelling of the American classic of the same title and it’s Japanese original, Seven Samurai. The plot follows Denzel Washington’s character, Chisolm, as he defends a small village from invaders. It’s up to Chisolm and an assembled gang of misfits to save the village; the seven of them against an army of thieves. It’s telling that … Continue reading The Not-So Magnificent Seven
As the fall semester comes to an end, the stress of finals weighs on almost every Gustie. Spencer Kight, a junior mathematics and statistics double major from Sartell, Minnesota prefers to stay chill with either his guitar or upright bass in hand. Spencer is a part of Jazz band, a Colligate Fellow, Omega Kappa (ΩK) fraternity, Vice President of Math and Computer Science Club, as … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Spencer Kight
January 3rd, 2016. This day marks the beginning of a trip full of rainy days, surreal experiences, phenomenal fellowship, and a period of my life only describable as grand. I don’t plan on giving you a life-revelation here. I won’t even tell you that a college experience is incomplete without studying abroad. I will try to amuse you, if only briefly, by describing the absolute … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Ian McKeag
Sports, music, and dance come together in the new colorful exhibit at the Hillstrom Museum of Art: Action! The Anatomy of LeRoy Neiman’s Champions. Organized by The LeRoy Neiman Foundation, New York, with the Louisiana State University Museum of Art in Baton Rouge, the new gallery presents Gustavus with over 70 works by Neiman. “It is nice because LeRoy Neiman was born in Minnesota. It’s … Continue reading The Hillstrom Museum of Art presents ‘Action!’
Bridget Jones’s Baby stars Renée Zellweger as the titular Bridget Jones. Throughout the course of the story, Bridget has sex with a former lover and a new interest, only to find out that she is pregnant. The major plot line focuses on the big question: Which of the two men is the actual father? Is it the old standby with the history? Or is it … Continue reading Bridget Jones’s Baby is not your average chick flick
Whether it was on stage, in class, or just around campus, at some point you have likely seen the talented and radiantly joyful Sylvia Michels, and felt a little better about your day. It’s a real challenge to catch her when she isn’t smiling, or intently focused on her work; she is often doing both. Sylvia is a senior theatre honors major who keeps herself … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Sylvia Michels
The Gustavus Theater and Dance department present More Light, a play by Bryony Lavery. This abstract play is directed by Henry MacCarthy, with set design by Lydia Francis and Micha J Maatman, costume and make-up design by Larissa McConnell, light design by Terena M Wilkens, original music and sound design by Aaron Bogen, and choreography by Maddie Bakken. “I have learned so much being involved … Continue reading Theater and Dance dept. shed More Light on stage
When you think of pop ballads, Taylor Swift might come to mind. When you think of Hip-Hop, you might be in the mood for some 50 Cent. When you think about the violin, you probably picture Bach or Mozart. When you combine the three different genres, you should be thinking about Josh Vietti. Josh Vietti is an acclaimed Hip-Hop/Pop Violinist from California. He has performed … Continue reading Josh Vietti, the hip-hop violinist, comes to Gustavus
Before 2013, most of us had probably never heard the name Edward Snowden. Now when we hear it, we recognize it immediately. Edward Snowden is a former Central Intelligence Agency employee who made national headlines in 2013 for leaking classified National Security Agency files to British newspaper, The Guardian. Snowden was directed by American film director Oliver Stone, who is best know for his films … Continue reading Snowden remains controversial on the big screen
Chase is one of the most humorous, talented, and loving people you could have the pleasure of meeting on this campus. He can command and dominate any dinner table banter while still letting those around him know that they are valued and welcome. In the words of his friend Georgia Bebler, “He’s a gentle boy.” Chase is a senior who keeps himself quite involved on … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Chase Adelsman
