The Hillstrom Museum of Art presents ‘Action!’

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 is not your average chick flick

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

Theater and Dance dept. shed More Light on stage

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

Josh Vietti, the hip-hop violinist, comes to Gustavus

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

Snowden remains controversial on the big screen

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

Gustie of the Week – Chase Adelsman

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

Tales from Abroad – Solveig Svendsen

Hey Gusties! I am currently spending my semester abroad in the beautiful city of Copenhagen, Denmark. As someone who has lived and gone to school in the same state her entire life, I was slightly worried about being over 4,000 miles from home. However, as soon as I arrived in Denmark I knew I had found another place to call home. Copenhagen is a beautiful … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Solveig Svendsen

Jason should not have been Bourne again

Convenient.Paul Greengrass’s Jason Bourne is extremely convenient. From cartoon-like falls from tops of buildings, to CIA incompetence, Jason Bourne is not the film you are looking for. This is a film that takes everything that the original trilogy was known and respected for- the wit of Jason Bourne, relativity, and realistic consequences to actions- and just completely tosses it out the window for complete gut-punching … Continue reading Jason should not have been Bourne again

Gustie of the Week – Melissa Saholt

Melissa Saholt is a junior Communication Studies and English double major, from Lakeville, Minnesota. Melissa is a familiar face to many at Gustavus. You may have spotted her giving tours around campus, playing handbells in Chapel, or seen her bright smile from across the Courtyard Cafe. Melissa loves the feel of the Gustavus campus, and the community here. These were two of the key reasons … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Melissa Saholt

Suicide Squad feels like a bad joke to the fans

From the director of Fury and End of Watch, David Ayer presents Suicide Squad to DC audiences on a silver platter. It was given a rating of 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, even with Oscar winner Jared Leto, and Oscar nominees Will Smith and Viola Davis as leading characters. As Rotten Tomatoes puts it, Suicide Squad “boasts a talented cast and a little more humor than … Continue reading Suicide Squad feels like a bad joke to the fans