Hey there, fellow Gusties! I will be honest and admit that I am not sad about missing the freezing weather at Gustavus. I do miss you all, and I am really looking forward to seeing you kids in the Spring! But, what am I doing for my January term? I’m in Sweden! Why would I choose another cold place to be for my January term? … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Bryden Giving
In his senior year of high school Griffin Reed began working for the Eye Bank in his home town of Rochester, Minnesota as a procurement technician after taking an anatomy class in high school. Thus marks the beginning of his interest and fascination with all things medical. “He’s really big into anything medical. So if you tell him you had a surgery…he’s so intrigued…he does … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Griffin Reed
The end of the fall semester is here and with it comes final tests, projects, papers, and performances. For a number of students in the Theatre and Dance Department, it is time for a showcase of dances that they have been working on since the beginning of the semester. The Choreographer’s Gallery, Kinetic Tapestry, will be performed on Dec. 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. … Continue reading “Kinetic Tapestry” Showcases Student Choreographers and Dancers
India is such a beautiful place; it is really hard to write down all of my thoughts about the last few months I have spent here. From rickshaw rides to the market, trying to figure out how Indian traffic works, drinking chai and hearing the call to prayer from a nearby mosque; it is difficult to pull out separate events to share with you. It … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Allison Hosman
Typically, August is not a good time for releasing films. There’s rarely been any film released then which has received positive reviews, or a decent box office. But the film that rose above those standards was Straight Outta Compton, a biographical drama directed by F. Gary Gray about the lifespan of the hip hop group N.W.A. A couple of the band members, Ice Cube and … Continue reading Straight Outta Compton Knocks It Outta The Park
Sitting in the Courtyard Café, Senior Ben Miller reflects back to his first year at Gustavus and his proudest moment, when he made the conference swimming team and solidified his passion for swimming. Now the team’s captain, Ben says that swimming has undoubtedly had the biggest impact on his college experience. “Not only did I meet many of my close friends through swimming but also, … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Ben Miller
Very few were expecting the 2012 male stripper film Magic Mike to be a success. It wasn’t the typical flick that just existed for men and women to gawk at the impressive bodies of the main characters. It had a surprisingly good story, looking at the personal life of a male stripper and the struggles he had to overcome to achieve his goals. It was low … Continue reading Magic Mike XXL Goes Big, But Should Go Home
During her first year of college, when now Senior Kari Louwagie’s former pastor asked her to come back and preach one afternoon, Kari was stunned. The night before, she tossed and turned, trying to ignore the nervous voice in her head telling her that she wasn’t ready. The next day, she continued trying to calm her nerves but nothing seemed to work. Just as her … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Kari Louwagie
Each December, talented Gustavus musicians, singers, and dancers come together to create the Christmas in Christ Chapel service that thousands of people attend or stream online each year. This year the focus is on the journey to Bethlehem for Christ’s birth and a prayer for peace in the world. First-year Kristen Eggler, a member of the Lucia Singers, is excited to be apart of her … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel Performers Convey a Message of Peace
The Hillstrom Museum of Art, located on the lower level of the Campus Center, often brings unique and interesting exhibitions to the Gustavus community. Currently on exhibit in the Museum is Memories and Premonitions, a collection of works by German-born American artist Karl Schrag. The exhibit will be on display in the Hillstrom through Jan. 29, 2016. The exhibit, like all events at the Museum, … Continue reading “Memories and Premonitions” fill the Hillstrom Museum
