HACO honors the Hmong New Year

This Saturday, November 5, the Hmong American Cultural Outreach Club (HACO), will be putting on their biggest event of the year, the Hmong New Year Celebration. he doors open at 4:30 p.m. with the main event running from 5 to 7 in Alumni Hall. Attendees can expect free admission, food, and a variety of entertainment for the evening. This includes an after-party starting at 8, … Continue reading HACO honors the Hmong New Year

Ruth Lin and GSO celebrate the fall season

The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra will be performing their fall concert this Friday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Bjorling Recital Hall. The director of the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Ruth Lin, has seen first hand the growth of her musicians this year, and is excited for the concert. “I’m happy and impressed with the way this years group has stepped up. It’s nice to see. … Continue reading Ruth Lin and GSO celebrate the fall season

Gustie of the Week – Nick Campbell

Nick Campbell is a Junior at Gustavus Adolphus College. He was a male gymnast for 12 years, performed feats of physical skill such as backflips for marching band, and knows how to play a myriad of instruments to varied degrees, most recently the trumpet. He likes to watch a ton of Netflix: Parks and Recreation, White Collar, Scrubs, etc. and doesn’t like horror. He likes … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Nick Campbell

Saxophonist Donnie Norton and Pianist Esther Wang team up for Faculty Recital

For students involved in music lessons on the Gustavus campus, concert attendance is a vital part of understanding, gaining new insight, and appreciating music on a deeper level. Each semester, there are around five or six concerts that feature Gustavus faculty members from the music department held on-campus for students, staff, and the Gustavus community to attend. Some of these recitals or concerts are larger … Continue reading Saxophonist Donnie Norton and Pianist Esther Wang team up for Faculty Recital

Trio drums up a love for Minnesota wilderness

Four incredible talents have come together to present a new and creative piece of music to the Gustavus and St. Peter communities. Bob Adney, Eric Barsness, and Paul Hill of the rumbling and rolling Minnesota Percussion Trio team up with composer and Gustie grad Katherine Bergman to present Land of Cloud-Tinted Water, a fresh work that seeks to explore five different locations in Minnesota’s diverse … Continue reading Trio drums up a love for Minnesota wilderness

Bad Moms isn’t bad, but not great

The comedic writing/directing duo of Jon Lucas and Scott Moore looked to be one of those one-hit wonders when it came to filmmaking. Granted, comedy is no easy genre to excel in, but most of their projects have been mediocre in terms of the critics and box office with the sole exception of the first Hangover film, one of the highest grossing R-rated comedies ever … Continue reading Bad Moms isn’t bad, but not great

Gustie of the Week – Ellyn Adelmann

Ellyn Adelmann is a Junior at Gustavus, a devout Christian, a soccer player, a Gustie Buddy, a future sports psychologist, and has also been speaking Spanish as a non-native for more than 5 years. It seems like a lot to be Ellyn Adelmann, but, as she’ll tell you, this is actually pretty tame. “As a freshman, I was your typical Gustie. I was overinvolved and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Ellyn Adelmann

The Hillstrom Museum showcases sporting and english animals

The title of the current art collection in the Hillstrom Museum is The Very English Ambience of It All. The collection consists of four different sections entitled: “Livestock”, “Racing”, “Pets”, and “Foxhunting”. Given by Dr. Stephen and Martha Penkhus, these particular sets of paintings are focused mainly on the English countryside during the 19th century. What you first notice when you walk into the collection … Continue reading The Hillstrom Museum showcases sporting and english animals

Prepare to be amazed, Kid Ace is coming to campus

If you’re a big fan of America’s Got Talent, you may have seen illusionist and magician Kid Ace as part of The Harlem James Gang, who made it to the top twenty in season three of the show. But since his days on AGT, Kid Ace has made a name for himself as a solo performer, traveling and doing shows throughout the United States, and … Continue reading Prepare to be amazed, Kid Ace is coming to campus

Secret Life of Pets provides family fun

From the people who brought us Despicable Me and The Lorax comes the family friendly animated comedy The Secret Life of Pets. A children’s film that focuses on what our pets do after we leave for the day. Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures team up with directors Chris Renaud (producer of Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2) and Yarrow Cheney, along with comedy superstars Louis C.K., … Continue reading Secret Life of Pets provides family fun