On Monday night at 8p.m. in the Heritage room, the Gustavus community will welcome film director Faiza Ambah for a showing of her film, Mariam. Several groups on campus are co-sponsoring Ambah’s visit including the Muslim Students Association, the Diversity Center, the Chaplain’s Office, the Religion Department, and the French Department. “It is dangerous and dehumanizing to sort the world into two categories – us … Continue reading Gustavus hosts Saudi filmmaker Faiza Ambah

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The concept for a Krampus movie sounds so fun that I’m surprised it’s taken this long to get one in theatres at this point. For those that don’t know, Krampus is a character from Austrian folklore who is essentially a demonic version of Santa Claus that rewards the good and punishes the bad, and not with coal. Over the last couple of years Krampus has … Continue reading Krampus comes to town

Opening night for Endgame and Other Short Plays by Samuel Beckett was Thursday night. The play, directed by Amy Seham, will continue to run through this weekend. “It is a series of plays although the main one is Endgame,” Seham said. “We also are including a number of short plays by Beckett, those are really cool because in a shorter format he can do even … Continue reading Gustavus presents Endgame & Other Short Plays

It still might be April, but summer is quickly approaching. Even though May might not be a summer month, it is considered to be the beginning of the summer movie blockbuster season. The rest of April and May have some very anticipated films, and we’re highlighting the hype. Here are three films to check out with your friends in the next two months. The Jungle … Continue reading Spring into Theaters

For this week’s movie review, things are going to be a little different. Rather than review the campus movie, I’ll be taking a look at one of the most anticipated films this year that will likely continue to top the box office for the next couple of weeks. Over 75 years since their introduction to the world of DC Comics, Batman and Superman have finally … Continue reading Batman v Superman: Dawn of hopefully something better

While some Gusties were spending their spring breaks binge watching Netflix or soaking up the sun on coastal beaches, the musicians of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO) were spreading their passion for music. Gustavus Wind Orchestra has been touring the country and the world annually since 1881 and the tradition is as strong as ever as the orchestra maintains its standards of excellence and reaches … Continue reading Gustavus Wind Orchestra shares passion for music during spring concert tour