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Acclaimed Pianist Naomi Niskala to Perform at Björling

Included among Gustavus’ impressive upcoming slate of musical performances, pianist Naomi Niskala is a name that should not go unnoticed. Raised by her Japanese/Finnish-American parents, Niskala grew up in Rochester, New York and would eventually move to Tokyo, Japan. She possesses degrees from the Yale School of Music, the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and the New England Conservatory of Music. Niskala … Continue reading Acclaimed Pianist Naomi Niskala to Perform at Björling

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The Purge: Election Year is Nothing Presidential

As the third installment in the dystopian thriller/horror Purge series, you would expect Election Year to bring something new to the formula that was radical enough to turn heads. While the filmmakers did attempt this, the execution was poor and made little real effort to shake anything up. The first thing that came to mind when I heard about this movie was how genius it … Continue reading The Purge: Election Year is Nothing Presidential

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Gustie of the Week – Janet Jennings

A Collegiate Fellow embodies community, service and inspires excellence. A Collegiate Fellow is a friendly resource to the residents of their hall and develops relationships. Gustavus’s Residential Life staff pride themselves on finding individuals that can lead and uphold the college’s core values. Collegiate Fellow Janet Jennings, Pre-Med Senior Psychology major, and Russian minor from Inglewood, California is one of these leaders. “She upholds the core … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Janet Jennings

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Summer 2016 Films: The Good, Bad, and Underrated

The summer of 2016 brought us what we’ve come to expect of Hollywood at this point. There’s plenty of sequels, reboots, remakes, superheroes, and animated outings to go around this year. It’s time once again to see which flicks reigned supreme, which blockbusters busted, and what gems remained hidden. Disney already had a remarkable year with the box office and critics leading up to June, … Continue reading Summer 2016 Films: The Good, Bad, and Underrated

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Tales from Abroad – Carl Cusack

Selamat Pagi! This past spring semester, ten Gusties, including myself, were met with this Malay morning greeting as part of our Semester in Malaysia: Living Diversity study abroad program. No matter where you go in Malaysia, locals will greet you with the warmth typically reserved only for morning greetings. Hospitality is Malaysia’s specialty, as is food. I had the good fortune to eat a lot … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Carl Cusack

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Gustie of the Week – Sean O’Connell

As the school year starts, a number of social fraternities and sororities are preparing for fall recruitment, welcoming those who want to “Go Greek.” Fraternities and sororities allow students to gain skills in management, take part in a number of social activities, and potentially make friends that can last a lifetime, while promoting the values of leadership, scholarship, and service. If one were looking for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Sean O’Connell

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Gustie of the Week – Anna Batz

A Peer Assistant is a link between student and faculty, serving as a listening ear for what’s going on at campus. They promote awareness to issues regarding healthy lifestyles. One woman who embodies all the qualities one should find in a Peer Assistant is Anna Batz. Anna is a junior Psychology major with a minor in Music. Aside from working two years as a Peer Assistant, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Anna Batz

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Gustavus Dance Company presents “Next Best Steps”

The Gustavus Theater and Dance Department present their last production of the season Next Best Steps: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert on May 13 and 14 at 8p.m. and May 15 at 2p.m. Senior Dance with Honors major Laura Johnson, who received the Distinguished Dance Student Award for this year, is heavily involved in the dance department and the upcoming show. “I think the … Continue reading Gustavus Dance Company presents “Next Best Steps”

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Marvel kicks off summer with Captain America: Civil War

The summer of 2016 and the third phase of the highly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe kick-offed with this highly anticipated super hero brawl. While the studio’s taken concepts that have been far more risky, that doesn’t mean the build up to their latest release wasn’t devoid of skepticism. After the disappointing release of Batman v. Superman and the oversaturation of superheroes on the big screen … Continue reading Marvel kicks off summer with Captain America: Civil War

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Hilstrom showcases artwork of Gustie Seniors

Epoch, the 2016 Senior Art Majors Exhibition had its grand opening this past Saturday at the Hilstrom Museum of Art. Gustavus Seniors Haley Bell, Mia Cannon, Leah Creger, Anna Franke, Rachel Gunderson, Helena Johnson, Emily Leslie, Andrew Paul, Lauren Schiltz, Griffin Spier, and Jessica Williams all produced works that are currently on display in this exhibition. From oil and acrylic painting, charcoal and ink drawing, … Continue reading Hilstrom showcases artwork of Gustie Seniors

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