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
The crisp shirts, the pressed pants, the nifty hats—even if you’ve never met him in person, you can still recall seeing this sharply dressed man out and about on campus. Always one to give a cheerful smile, Preston Schlueter is this issue’s deserving Gustie of the Week. Preston is a senior History major, with a focus in U.S. pop culture in the first half of … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Preston Schlueter
Last spring semester I studied abroad in the bustling town of Florence, Italy. Over 4,750 miles and 110 days away from home, I visited 28 cities in a total of six countries and had the absolute time of my life. I was able to see many cities in my host country of Italy as well as: visit the lively and historic city of Prague, fly … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Shelby Pankratz
These are dire times for the campus music lover. While tons of very good, formal, sit-down recitals and concerts abound, the frustrated concertgoer in search of musicians not wearing ties and black blouses is forced to forgo the college on a hill and make a hundred-mile round trip to attend even the most humble of open mic nights. An evening blowing off some steam and … Continue reading Concerning a Campus Concert Collective
R elevancy seems to be the one selling point of today’s modern movies. What, with Purge: Election Day and Finding Dory, everything in popular culture is calling back to something present in our lives. Therefore, it’s not too tough to believe that what modern audiences need is further critique on the harms of social media and the Internet as a general principle. Directed by Ariel … Continue reading Get in or out of the Game with Nerve
Most students are extremely dedicated to everything that they do here at Gustavus. From academics, to on-campus jobs and activities, and being friendly to everyone they meet, being a Gustie requires a lot, and Anna St. Dennis is as Gustie as you can get. Anna is a Junior Psychology major on a Pre-Occupational Therapy track. Aside from academics, Anna is extremely involved on campus, being … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Anna St. Dennis
Growing up, I won’t say I was bull-headed, but I think I could have easily been described as stubborn. I tended (and still do) to think that my opinion, whether it was well documented or not, was always clearly the right one. I entered Gustavus as a first-year in the fall of 2013. I remember my dad telling me that I “had” to study abroad. … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Ben Keran
Students are settled into their dorms, the leaves show signs of contemplating color changes, and professors have (hopefully) stopped revising their syllabi. It is time to welcome the 52nd Nobel Conference to our quaint campus. This year’s conference arrives earlier than any in recent memory, taking place Tuesday, September 27, and Wednesday, September 28. With this powerhouse of academic and scientific thought comes the Nobel … Continue reading The Nobel Concert: A Finer Side of Science
With Gene Roddenberry’s acclaimed science fiction series Star Trek celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, what better time to release another film installment for these celebrated characters? Ever since the franchise reboot in 2009 directed by J.J. Abrams, the latest Star Trek movies have been a hit with both critics and audiences, but has divided the Trekkie fanbase with what they view as questionable creativity … Continue reading The Third Star Trek goes Beyond expectations
It is the beginning of a new semester with brand new opportunities. Greek life, clubs, and organizations on campus have been capturing the interest of Gusties since day one. Being overinvolved happens to the best of students, to the point of being stretched thin. Finding a stable medium of being adventurous, involved, and keeping those grades steady is something Luke Israel, Senior International Management and … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Luke Israel
