King Lear is the story of an elderly king faced with his own mortality and the task of dividing his kingdom amongst his three daughters. The titular King Lear’s fantasy of a smooth transition of power soon crumbles before him as he banishes his youngest daughter before his two elder daughters betray his confidence. They remove Lear from any of the power he attempts to … Continue reading Professor Emeritus returns to star in ‘King Lear’
If you have a dog at home, you know that they become much more than just a pet. Your dog becomes a part of your family, someone who you care about just as deeply as any person. Growing up with a pet is like going through life with your built in best friend always walking beside you. For all of the dog lovers, A Dog’s … Continue reading A Dog’s Purpose pleases pet owners
Before she became a double major in mathematics and biochemistry, junior Katherine Aney of Rochester, Minnesota had no idea how big of a role science would play in her life. But all of that changed when she talked to a professor from Gustavus. “I can pinpoint the exact moment when I fell in love with the biology and the human genome.” Katherine said. “I was … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Katherine Aney
Among the incredible amount of performances before the impending end of the semester, director Adam Rappel and the Gustavus Percussion Ensemble stand apart. In terms of what makes this performance unique, Rappel wanted to reassure that the concert will have something that everyone can enjoy. “If you don’t like one of the pieces, the rest of the pieces are so different that you will enjoy … Continue reading Percussion Ensemble brings fresh beats
When Disney acquired the rights to the Star Wars franchise, the decision was made not only to continue the beloved story with a new trilogy, but to expand upon previously established elements in new spin-off films. Given the narrative potential of the Star Wars universe (especially now that the previous expanded universe tie-ins, such as comics and video games, are now no longer considered canon) … Continue reading The Star Wars formula goes Rogue
If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Jordan Wiest, you know his big bright smile, deep laugh, and giant bear hugs. Originally from the small town of Rush River, Minnesota, just 15 miles from Saint Peter, Jordan Wiest is a senior history major. He was not originally planning on majoring in history, but after taking Premodern East Asia with Associate Professor in History, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Jordan Wiest
I studied abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia in the Fall of 2015. One highlight? Babies in jars. If you cross the Dvortsoviy Bridge on Nevsky Prospekt and hang a left you’ll come across the Kuntskamera, Russia’s first anthropological museum. You begin on the first floor and pretend like you’re interested in all the old clothes from cultures across the world, but as you ascend the … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Jenna Hooper
Included among Gustavus’ impressive upcoming slate of senior recitals is Music, Math and Statistics major David Nelson. Born and raised in Woodbury, MN, Nelson has been playing the violin and singing since he was in elementary school. For high school, Nelson attended the Math and Science Academy and described himself as one of the “cool kids.” Since he started down his path of music, Nelson … Continue reading David Nelson to reach high notes at Senior Recital
When it comes to the space and science fiction films everyone loves, Passengers adds an interesting spin on previously made films of the same genre. Not only does the film include everything you would expect from a science fiction film with hibernating spaceships, but the film also includes a twist on the romantic element between the two main characters. While there may be some aspects … Continue reading Take a ride with the Passengers
Senior English major Laura Isdahl showcases how much potential students have within the Gustavus community. From her involvement with numerous extracurricular activities to co-creating a publishing class and resulting website, Laura has had no shortage of accomplishments on campus. Laura comes from Plymouth, Minnesota and went to a big high school in the suburbs of Minneapolis. Part of the reason she chose to come to … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Laura Isdahl
