Taylor Storlien- The Nobel Conference 59 “Insects: Little Body, Big Impact” took place this past week on Tuesday, October 3, and Wednesday, October 4. The current Schaefer art exhibit is connected to Nobel 59 this year, with insects being the inspiration. Minneapolis painter and collage artist, Eleanor McGough, is the artist for the exhibit, Diminutive Messengers. It will be on display in the Schaefer Art … Continue reading Schaefer Art Gallery: Diminutive Messengers

Colleen Coleman- Get ready to throw some blue shells, because Gustavus.gg’s 3rd annual Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tourney is happening Saturday, Sept. 30th in Alumni Hall in the Campus Center at 7 p.m.!! Teams of 4 have signed up over the past 2 weeks and are gearing up for a fun night. If you missed the signup date or want to watch, spectators are more … Continue reading It’s a-me, Mario!

Vatuazenj Vang- K-pop, TikTok, and anime are all things you’ve probably heard or seen before. Today in 2023 we consume so much Asian media most of us don’t even know their origins. Many of us join clubs like Asian Student Union, Korean Culture Club, Anime Club, and Hmong American Culture Outreach (otherwise known as HACO) to expand our knowledge and celebrate these cultures with other … Continue reading ASU and professors promote Asian Studies at GAC

Jay Erickson- Many people view the 2004 movie Saw as nothing more than so-called “torture porn”. If that was all there was to the movie, how could it have spawned such a long-running series, with Saw X releasing in theaters on September 29th of this year? To take a look beyond the gore and the murder reveals a carefully thought-through story with powerful social commentary. … Continue reading Saw: more than “torture porn”

Taylor Storlien- Many might have seen posters around campus advertising the 2023 Homecoming Bubble Rave. With a background of colorful bubbles, it announces what is to come this Saturday: “Get your squad ready for the Annual Homecoming Rave! Bright Lights, Pumpin’ Music, Bubbles & one awesome night!” The finale to the Great Gustie Gathering is the annual Homecoming Rave. It will occur from 8:00 p.m. … Continue reading Homecoming rave: pumpin’ beats and poppin’ bubbles

Colleen Coleman- Get ready to show your creative side, Gusties! It’s that time of year where window painting rolls around and student organizations get the chance to shine! On Monday, Sept. 18th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Campus Activities Board is hosting Window Painting in the Caf as a part of the Homecoming festivities! Student organizations will use provided paints and brushes to … Continue reading Homecoming traditions make their yearly appearance

Jay Erickson- The Gustavus Swing Dance Club is a student-led organization that meets on Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The leaders teach students how to perform swing moves, as well as moves from other dance styles. “Swing dance” is a term that encapsulates many dances stemming from swing style music, a subset of jazz most popular from the 1920s to 1950s, “The dances … Continue reading It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got swing